Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash®

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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Wells Fargo Active Cash®
Wells Fargo
4.6

Unlimited 2% cash back. $200 bonus. No annual fee.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Wells Fargo Active Cash® 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
Wells Fargo Active
Annual Fee
$95/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
100,000 points
$200
Rewards Rate
1x-3x
2%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
21.24%-26.24% Variable
19.49%-29.49% 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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Wells Fargo Active Cash®
Pros
  • 2% cash back on all purchases
  • $200 sign-up bonus
  • No annual fee
  • 0% intro APR for 15 months
Cons
  • 3% foreign transaction fee
  • No bonus categories for heavy spenders
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