Chase Ink Business Preferred
Chase · Business review
Small business owners spending $5,000+/yr on travel, shipping, internet/cable/phone, or advertising (search + social) —
Sorted by score, never commission
Annual fee
$95
Charged each renewal year
Ongoing APR
17.74% – 26.74% variable
Variable — verify the current range at the issuer
Foreign transaction fee
None
Travel-friendly abroad
As of July 26, 2026
Best for
Small business owners spending $5,000+/yr on travel, shipping, internet/cable/phone, or advertising (search + social) — the 3x category at $150k cap annually transfers to United at our 1.5 cpp benchmark for real value. Chase cut Ultimate Rewards → Hyatt transfers from 1:1 to 4:3 for this card (June 2026); United remains 1:1.
Not for
Sole proprietors with under ~$2,000/yr in the bonus categories (the $95 AF doesn't pencil) and businesses that aren't ready to maintain separate business credit reporting (Ink reports to commercial bureaus, which is the upside but also the discipline).
The catch
The $150k annual cap on 3x is generous, but the categories are narrowly defined — Google + Facebook ads count, Amazon ads don't always; FedEx/UPS shipping counts, in-store local courier doesn't. Audit the categories against your actual P&L before scoring AF math.
Card facts
Sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box and terms — confirm current numbers at the issuer.
Product specs
- Annual fee
- $95
- Ongoing APR
- 17.74% – 26.74% variable
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Balance transfer fee
- $5 or 5%
- Late payment fee
- Up to $40
- Schumer Box sourced
- July 26, 2026
How we scored this card
See our published methodology — 5 dimensions, 0–20 each, 100-point total.
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Frequently asked
Is the Chase Ink Business Preferred's $95 annual fee worth it?
The Chase Ink Business Preferred charges a $95 annual fee. In our review it earns a fees score of 16/20 — the "How we scored this card" section below shows how we weigh that against the rewards and benefits. Small business owners spending $5,000+/yr on travel, shipping, internet/cable/phone, or advertising (search + social) — the 3x category at $150k cap annually transfers to United at our 1.5 cpp benchmark for real value. Chase cut Ultimate Rewards → Hyatt transfers from 1:1 to 4:3 for this card (June 2026); United remains 1:1.
What APR does the Chase Ink Business Preferred charge?
17.74% – 26.74% variable. APRs are variable and set by the issuer — confirm the current range on the issuer's Schumer Box before you commit.
Does the Chase Ink Business Preferred charge foreign transaction fees?
No. The Chase Ink Business Preferred has no foreign transaction fee, so it works cleanly for purchases abroad.
Who is the Chase Ink Business Preferred best for?
Small business owners spending $5,000+/yr on travel, shipping, internet/cable/phone, or advertising (search + social) — the 3x category at $150k cap annually transfers to United at our 1.5 cpp benchmark for real value. Chase cut Ultimate Rewards → Hyatt transfers from 1:1 to 4:3 for this card (June 2026); United remains 1:1.
Who should skip the Chase Ink Business Preferred?
Sole proprietors with under ~$2,000/yr in the bonus categories (the $95 AF doesn't pencil) and businesses that aren't ready to maintain separate business credit reporting (Ink reports to commercial bureaus, which is the upside but also the discipline).
How did ClearValue score the Chase Ink Business Preferred?
Chase Ink Business Preferred scored 83/100 — "Solid pick". We score every card across five dimensions (effective rewards, fee structure, audience fit, transparency, and the weakness named), 0–20 each. Scores are never influenced by commission. See our methodology for the full rubric.
Alternatives to the Chase Ink Business Preferred
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