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BECU Cash Back Credit Card vs Sapphire Reserve for Business

Both are well-respected travel cards. The BECU Cash Back Credit Card comes from BECU at $0/yr; the Sapphire Reserve for Business from Chase at $795/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Sapphire Reserve for Business is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($2,395 more in estimated value) than the BECU Cash Back Credit Card's. Get the Sapphire Reserve for Business first; revisit the BECU Cash Back Credit Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureBECU Cash Back Credit CardSapphire Reserve for Business
Annual fee$0$795
Sign-up bonus$200 cash back after $2,000 spend in 3 months150,000 points
Bonus value (est.)$200$2,595
Min spend to unlock bonus$2,000 in 3 mo$20,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBECUChase
Card categorycashbackbusiness
Best earning category (All_purchases)1.5x1x
Transfer partnersNonechase-ur
Headline benefits
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      BECU Cash Back Credit Card
      $0/yr · $200 cash back after $2,000 spend in 3 months
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      Sapphire Reserve for Business
      $795/yr · 150,000 points

      Editorial take: BECU Cash Back Credit Card

      Editorial take: Sapphire Reserve for Business

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, BECU Cash Back Credit Card or Sapphire Reserve for Business?
      The Sapphire Reserve for Business has the bigger bonus, 150,000 points, worth roughly $2,595, versus $200 cash back after $2,000 spend in 3 months (~$200) on the BECU Cash Back Credit Card.
      Is the BECU Cash Back Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Sapphire Reserve for Business?
      The BECU Cash Back Credit Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Sapphire Reserve for Business's $795 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Sapphire Reserve for Business's benefits to clear $795 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the BECU Cash Back Credit Card.
      Can I have both the BECU Cash Back Credit Card and Sapphire Reserve for Business?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (BECU 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 BECU Cash Back Credit Card or the Sapphire Reserve for Business first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. BECU Cash Back Credit Card: $2,000 spend in 3 months. Sapphire Reserve for Business: $20,000 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.