Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

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Chase Ink Business Preferred®
Chase
4.8

100,000-point bonus. 3x on travel, shipping, advertising.

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Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
American Express
4.6

6% at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/yr). 6% on select streaming.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Chase Ink Business Preferred® and Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express are closely matched. The right choice depends on your top spending categories and whether you'll use each card's perks.

Feature
Chase Ink Business
Blue Cash Preferred®
Annual Fee
$95/yr
$95/yr
Sign-up Bonus
100,000 points
$350
Rewards Rate
1x-3x
1%-6%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 12 months
Regular APR
21.24%-26.24% Variable
19.24%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
720-850
670-850
Chase Ink Business Preferred®
Pros
  • 100,000-point bonus worth $1,250+ in travel
  • 3x on travel, shipping, and advertising
  • Points transfer to airline and hotel partners
  • No foreign transaction fees
Cons
  • $8,000 minimum spend for bonus
  • Requires a business (sole proprietor OK)
  • $95 annual fee
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Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Pros
  • 6% back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/year)
  • 6% on select streaming subscriptions
  • $0 intro annual fee for first year
Cons
  • $95 annual fee after first year
  • 6% grocery bonus caps at $6,000/year
  • Foreign transaction fee
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