Head to head

Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card vs. Apple Card

On the criteria below, Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

Chase

Apple Card

Goldman Sachs Bank USA

At a glance

Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance; Apple Card wins on foreign transactions.

Pick the Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

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

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

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

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

  • Travel insurance Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

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

  • Foreign transactions Apple Card

    Apple Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$750
First-year net
+$750
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Lyft
Apple And App Store, Apple Pay, Bonus Daily Cash Merchants
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
None
Reward currency
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Apple Daily Cash

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