Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited®

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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Chase Freedom Unlimited®
Chase
4.9

1.5%–5% cash back with no annual fee.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Chase Freedom Unlimited® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Chase Ink Business Preferred® may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.

Feature
Chase Ink Business
Chase Freedom Unlimited®
Annual Fee
$95/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
100,000 points
$200
Rewards Rate
1x-3x
1.5%-5%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% intro APR for 15 months
Regular APR
21.24%-26.24% Variable
20.49%-29.24% 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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Chase Freedom Unlimited®
Pros
  • No annual fee
  • Strong bonus categories (dining, drugstores, travel via Chase)
  • 0% intro APR for 15 months
Cons
  • 3% foreign transaction fee
  • Bonus categories require activation
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