Head to head

Ink Business Premier Credit Card vs. United Gateway Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Ink Business Premier Credit Card

Chase

United Gateway Card

Chase

At a glance

Ink Business Premier Credit Card and United Gateway Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Ink Business Premier Credit Card wins on first-year math; United Gateway Card wins on annual fee.

Pick the Ink Business Premier Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the United Gateway Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

1 vs 1 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Ink Business Premier Credit Card

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

  • Annual fee United Gateway Card

    United Gateway Card is $195 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$195
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,000
$520
First-year net
+$805
+$520
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Chase Travel, Large Purchases, Lyft
Airfare, Travel, Gas
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Chase Ultimate Rewards
United MileagePlus

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