Head to head

Ink Business Premier Credit Card vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

On the criteria below, Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Ink Business Premier Credit Card

Chase

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase

At a glance

Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Chase Sapphire Preferred leads on first-year math and annual fee, while Ink Business Premier Credit Card only ties the rest.

Pick the Chase Sapphire Preferred if year-one math is your priority; take the Chase Sapphire Preferred if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

0 vs 2 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred is $100 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$195
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,000
$1,275
First-year net
+$805
+$1,180
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Chase Travel, Large Purchases, Lyft
Chase Travel Portal, Dining, Travel
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Chase Ultimate Rewards

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