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 Hyatt/United at our 1.5 cpp benchmark for real value.

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: 20.74% – 26.74% variable
Foreign transaction fee: None
Balance transfer fee: $5 or 5%
Late payment fee: Up to $40
Schumer Box verified: June 29, 2026

How we scored this card

See our published methodology — 5 dimensions, 0–20 each, 100-point total.

Effective rewards rate17 / 20

Fee structure16 / 20

Audience fit17 / 20

Transparency and trust16 / 20

Honest weakness named17 / 20

Total83 / 100 · Solid pick

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 Hyatt/United at our 1.5 cpp benchmark for real value.

What APR does the Chase Ink Business Preferred charge?

20.74% – 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?

Who should skip the Chase Ink Business Preferred?

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 whether an honest weakness is named), 0–20 each. Scores are never influenced by commission. See our methodology for the full rubric.

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Chase Ink Business Preferred83/100 · Solid pick

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