Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card vs. American Express Blue Business Cash Card

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

Chase logo
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Chase
4.8

Earn 60,000 bonus points. Strong travel and dining rewards.

Full review →
American Express logo
American Express Blue Business Cash Card
American Express
4.7

Simple 2% cash back on all purchases up to $50k/year. No annual fee.

Full review →
WealthSpott Verdict

American Express Blue Business Cash Card wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.

Feature
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
American Express Blue
Annual Fee
$95/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 points
$250 statement credit after $3k spend in 3 months
Rewards Rate
1x-5x
2% on first $50k then 1%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
None
Regular APR
21.49%-28.49% Variable
18.49%-26.49% Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670+
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Pros
  • Valuable sign-up bonus (60k points)
  • 3x on dining and travel
  • No foreign transaction fee
Cons
  • $95 annual fee
  • Points worth more when redeemed for travel through Chase
Full review
American Express Blue Business Cash Card
Full review

Not sure which card is right for you?

Browse all credit cards