Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Hilton Honors American Express Surpass®

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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Hilton Honors American Express Surpass®
American Express
4.3

130,000 bonus points. 12x at Hilton. 6x at restaurants, supermarkets, gas.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Chase Ink Business Preferred® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.

Feature
Chase Ink Business
Hilton Honors American
Annual Fee
$95/yr Best
$150/yr
Sign-up Bonus
100,000 points
130,000 points
Rewards Rate
1x-3x
3x-12x
Rewards Type
Points
Points
0% Intro APR
N/A
N/A
Regular APR
21.24%-26.24% Variable Best
22.49%-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
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Hilton Honors American Express Surpass®
Pros
  • 12x points at Hilton properties
  • 6x at restaurants, supermarkets, and gas
  • Automatic Hilton Gold status
  • Free weekend night after $15k annual spend
Cons
  • $150 annual fee
  • Hilton points worth less per point than rivals
  • Free night requires $15k spend to unlock
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