Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
Chase Ink Business Preferred®
Chase
4.8
100,000-point bonus. 3x on travel, shipping, advertising.
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AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Barclays
4.0
60,000-mile bonus after first purchase. Free checked bag on AA flights.
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Chase Ink Business Preferred® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.
Feature
Chase Ink Business
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red
Annual Fee
$95/yr Best
$99/yr
Sign-up Bonus
100,000 points
60,000 miles
Rewards Rate
1x-3x
1x-2x
Rewards Type
Points
Miles
0% Intro APR
N/A
N/A
Regular APR
21.24%-26.24% Variable Best
21.49%-29.49% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
None
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
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Pros
- 60,000-mile bonus after just one purchase
- Free first checked bag on AA flights
- Preferred boarding on American Airlines
- No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- $99 annual fee
- Low everyday earning rate (1x on most)
- Miles tied to American Airlines only
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