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Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card vs Chase Ink Business Unlimited

Both are business travel cards. The Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card comes from American Express at $0/yr; the Chase Ink Business Unlimited from Chase at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Chase Ink Business Unlimited is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($640 more in estimated value) than the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card's. Get the Chase Ink Business Unlimited first; revisit the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureDelta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express CardChase Ink Business Unlimited
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus10,000 Delta SkyMiles$750 bonus cash back
Bonus value (est.)$110$750
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 6 mo$6,000 in 3 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressChase
Card categorybusinessbusiness
Best earning category (Delta)2x1x
Transfer partnersdelta-skymileschase-ur
Headline benefits
  • $0 annual fee
  • 2X Delta + 2X restaurants
  • 20% off Delta in-flight
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • 1.5% on everything
  • Huge $900 bonus
  • No annual fee
  • Converts to UR points
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Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card
$0/yr · 10,000 Delta SkyMiles
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Chase Ink Business Unlimited
$0/yr · $750 bonus cash back

Editorial take: Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card

The $0 annual fee Delta business card. Holds the SkyMiles relationship alive at zero cost and earns 2X on Delta + restaurants. For business owners flying Delta even occasionally, the $150 Gold Business's first-bag-free and 2X shipping/advertising categories usually justify the upgrade.

Editorial take: Chase Ink Business Unlimited

The business version of Freedom Unlimited. Flat 1.5% on every business expense with no annual fee, perfect catch-all for anything that doesn't fit a bonus category.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card or Chase Ink Business Unlimited?
The Chase Ink Business Unlimited has the bigger bonus, $750 bonus cash back, worth roughly $750, versus 10,000 Delta SkyMiles (~$110) on the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card.
Is the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Chase Ink Business Unlimited?
The Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Chase Ink Business Unlimited's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Chase Ink Business Unlimited's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card.
Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card and Chase Ink Business Unlimited?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Chase) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
Should I get the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card or the Chase Ink Business Unlimited first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card: $1,000 spend in 6 months. Chase Ink Business Unlimited: $6,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.