Head to head

Ink Business Premier Credit Card vs. Discover it Student Cash Back

On the criteria below, Ink Business Premier Credit Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Ink Business Premier Credit Card

Chase

Discover it Student Cash Back

Discover

At a glance

Ink Business Premier Credit Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Ink Business Premier Credit Card wins on first-year math and travel insurance; Discover it Student Cash Back wins on annual fee.

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

Who wins what

2 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 Discover it Student Cash Back

    Discover it Student Cash Back is $195 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

  • Travel insurance Ink Business Premier Credit Card

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

By the numbers

Annual fee
$195
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,000
First-year net
+$805
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Chase Travel, Large Purchases, Lyft
Rotating Quarterly
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.