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Amex Blue Business Plus vs Chase Ink Business Preferred

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Rubric: Chase Ink Business Preferred leads by None pts. Scores: Amex Blue Business Plus 73.9%, Chase Ink Business Preferred 73.1%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Amex Blue Business Plus nets $461/yr, Chase Ink Business Preferred nets $207/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feePlus: 10.0 · Preferred: 8.0
• Rewards ratePlus: 8.0 · Preferred: 5.0
• Sign-up bonusPlus: n/a · Preferred: 10
• Intro 0% APRPlus: 5.7 · Preferred: 0.0
• Regular APRPlus: 8.0 · Preferred: 8.2
• Foreign transaction feePlus: n/a · Preferred: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Plus: 10.0 · Preferred: 10.0

Downsides

• Amex Blue Business Plus73.9%
  American Express · business · limited data
  Annual fee $0APR 16.99%–28.74% variableRewards 2% baseCredit not found

  ⚠ APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · 2X Membership Rewards on the first $50,000 of purchases per calendar year, then 1X (cap not modeled).

• Chase Ink Business Preferred73.1%
  Chase · business
  Annual fee $95APR 17.99%–26.99% variableRewards 1% base; 3% travel (to $150,000/yr); 3% utilities (to $150,000/yr)Credit not found

  ⚠ $95 annual fee · 3x on travel, shipping, internet/cable/phone, ads (combined $150k/yr).

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FAQ

Which is better, Amex Blue Business Plus or Chase Ink Business Preferred?

On VaultRubric's rubric: Chase Ink Business Preferred scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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