Head to head

Ink Business Premier Credit Card vs. PayPal Cashback Mastercard

On the criteria below, Ink Business Premier Credit Card wins 4 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Ink Business Premier Credit Card

Chase

PayPal Cashback Mastercard

Synchrony

At a glance

Ink Business Premier Credit Card wins 4 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Ink Business Premier Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, travel insurance, and foreign transactions; PayPal Cashback Mastercard wins on annual fee.

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

Who wins what

4 vs 1
  • First-year math Ink Business Premier Credit Card

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

  • Annual fee PayPal Cashback Mastercard

    PayPal Cashback Mastercard is $195 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Ink Business Premier Credit Card

    Ink Business Premier Credit Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 3×).

  • Travel insurance Ink Business Premier Credit Card

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

  • Foreign transactions Ink Business Premier Credit Card

    Ink Business Premier Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

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
PayPal Purchases
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Chase Ultimate Rewards
PayPal Cash Rewards

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