Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
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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Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
American Express
4.1
Free first checked bag. 2x on Delta, restaurants, supermarkets.
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Chase Ink Business Preferred® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.
Feature
Chase Ink Business
Delta SkyMiles® Gold
Annual Fee
$95/yr Best
$150/yr
Sign-up Bonus
100,000 points
40,000 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
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
Pros
- Free first checked bag on Delta ($60+ per round trip)
- Priority boarding on Delta flights
- 2x on Delta, restaurants, and supermarkets
- No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- $150 annual fee
- Miles tied to Delta only
- Modest everyday earning rate (1x)
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