Chase Sapphire Preferred® vs Ink Business Preferred®

Chase Sapphire Preferred®
VS
Ink Business Preferred®
The short answer: The Ink Business Preferred® delivers a bit more value for most spenders.

Side-by-side comparison

Chase Sapphire Preferred®Ink Business Preferred®
Annual fee$95$95
Welcome offer75,000 100,000 Ultimate Rewards® Points (limited-time)100,000 Ultimate Rewards® Points
Advertising1%3%
Shipping1%3%
Office supplies1%1%
Phone & internet1%3%
Travel2%3%
Everything else1%1%
Est. yearly rewards*$582$846
Points typeTransfers to airlines & hotelsTransfers to airlines & hotels
NetworkVisaVisa

*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.

The verdict

On a typical year of business spending, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® earns about $582 a year in rewards and the Ink Business Preferred® about $846, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® charges $95, but carries about $230 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. The Ink Business Preferred® charges $95, but carries about $10 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the Ink Business Preferred® delivers more total value, about $154 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on advertising and shipping. Both earn transferable points rather than flat cash, so the deciding factor is whose transfer partners reach the airlines and hotels you would actually book. On the sign-up bonus, the two are currently comparable in size. Note that Chase Sapphire Preferred® is running a limited-time offer above the usual amount, so that edge may not last. A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.

Pick the Ink Business Preferred® if your spending leans toward advertising, shipping, phone & internet.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Chase Sapphire Preferred® or the Ink Business Preferred® better?
On typical business spending, the Ink Business Preferred® comes out ahead after its annual fee, by roughly $154 a year with every point valued at a flat 1 cent. But the Chase Sapphire Preferred® can be the better fit if your spending lines up with its stronger categories. Run both through the Cardocrat calculator to see your own numbers.
Can I have both the Chase Sapphire Preferred® and the Ink Business Preferred®?
In most cases yes, as long as you meet each issuer's approval rules (for example Chase's 5/24 rule). Many people hold complementary cards to cover more bonus categories, then pool or redeem the rewards together where the program allows.
Which has the better welcome bonus, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® or the Ink Business Preferred®?
As of June 2026, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® offers 100,000 Ultimate Rewards® Points and the Ink Business Preferred® offers 100,000 Ultimate Rewards® Points. Welcome offers change often, so confirm the current offer on each card's page before applying.