Head to head

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card vs. Discover it Chrome

On the criteria below, Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

Chase

Discover it Chrome

Discover

At a glance

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance; Discover it Chrome wins on annual fee.

Pick the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Discover it Chrome if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

3 vs 1
  • First-year math Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

    Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Discover it Chrome

    Discover it Chrome is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

    Ink Business Preferred Credit Card earns more on its best category (3× vs 2×).

  • Travel insurance Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

    Ink Business Preferred Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,700
First-year net
+$1,605
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Shipping, Advertising Social Search, Internet Cable Phone
Gas, Dining
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Discover Cashback

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.