BEST FOR EARNING POINTS ON BUSINESS EXPENSES

The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card has a strong set of perks that make it attractive for business owners looking to maximize their earning potential and unlock valuable rewards through the Ultimate Rewards program. It also comes with a great welcome bonus making it a great contender if you’re in the market for a business card. (Partner offer)

At a glance

  • 3X Earn 3 points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent on travel and select business categories each account anniversary year
  • 1X Earn 1 point per $1 on all other purchases – with no limit to the amount you can earn
Earn 90,000 bonus points
Earn 90,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
21.24% - 26.24% Variable
21.24% - 26.24% Variable
29.99% Variable
Up to 29.99%
$95

At a glance

  • 3X Earn 3 points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent on travel and select business categories each account anniversary year
  • 1X Earn 1 point per $1 on all other purchases – with no limit to the amount you can earn
Earn 90,000 bonus points
Earn 90,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
21.24% - 26.24% Variable
21.24% - 26.24% Variable
29.99% Variable
Up to 29.99%
$95
  • Earn 90k bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $900 cash back or $1,125 toward travel when redeemed through Chase Travel℠
  • Earn 3 points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent on travel and select business categories each account anniversary year. Earn 1 point per $1 on all other purchases
  • Round-the-clock monitoring for unusual credit card purchases
  • With Zero Liability you won't be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card or account information.
  • Redeem points for cash back, gift cards, travel and more - your points don't expire as long as your account is open
  • Points are worth 25% more when you redeem for travel through Chase Travel℠
  • Purchase Protection covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account.
  • Member FDIC

Our Take

TPG Editor's Rating

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4.5/5

Overview

The Ink Business Preferred Credit Card is an excellent all-around business credit card that offers a sizable welcome bonus and the ability to earn valuable Ultimate Rewards points on a variety of business expenses. Those rewards can then be transferred to 11 airline and three hotel partners or redeemed through Chase Travel℠ at a rate of 1.25 cents per point. You can also earn 3 points per dollar spent on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases for travel, shipping purchases, internet, cable and phone services and advertising purchases made with social media sites and search engines each account anniversary year.

Pros

  • Relevant bonus categories to business owners for a reasonable $95 annual fee
  • Access to the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal for points redemption
  • Trip cancellation/interruption insurance, trip delay reimbursement and primary car rental insurance when traveling on business
  • Additional perks including extended warranty, cellphone protection and purchase protection

Cons

  • High spending needed to get the welcome bonus
  • Subject to Chase's 5/24 rule on card applications

Who is this card good for?

The Ink Business Preferred Credit Card packs a punch for a reasonable $95 annual fee. The card is ideal for small business owners and the varied operating expenses they encounter.

Earning Rewards

You’ll earn 3 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases for travel, shipping purchases, internet, cable and phone services and advertising purchases made with social media sites and search engines. The $150,000 threshold is per account anniversary year, so it will reset every year your card is renewed.