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Capital One Spark Classic for Business vs Chase Ink Business Preferred

Both are business travel cards. The Capital One Spark Classic for Business comes from Capital One at $0/yr; the Chase Ink Business Preferred from Chase at $95/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 Preferred is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($2,000 more in estimated value) than the Capital One Spark Classic for Business's. Get the Chase Ink Business Preferred first; revisit the Capital One Spark Classic for Business after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCapital One Spark Classic for BusinessChase Ink Business Preferred
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonus100,000 points
Bonus value (est.)-$2,000
Min spend to unlock bonus-$8,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCapital OneChase
Card categorybusinessbusiness
Transfer partnersNonechase-ur
Headline benefits
    • 100,000 point sign-up bonus
    • 3x on travel, shipping, ads, internet ($150k cap)
    • Cell phone protection
    • Transfer to UR partners
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    Capital One Spark Classic for Business
    $0/yr ·
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    Chase Ink Business Preferred
    $95/yr · 100,000 points

    Editorial take: Capital One Spark Classic for Business

    Editorial take: Chase Ink Business Preferred

    The business version of Sapphire Preferred with one of the highest sign-up bonuses around. 3x on travel, shipping, internet/phone, and advertising (capped $150k/yr combined) plus full UR transfer access. Chase has added once-per-lifetime language; treat the bonus as a one-time opportunity.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Spark Classic for Business or Chase Ink Business Preferred?
    The Chase Ink Business Preferred has a public bonus (100,000 points, worth roughly $2,000), while the Capital One Spark Classic for Business doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Capital One Spark Classic for Business's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Chase Ink Business Preferred?
    The Capital One Spark Classic for Business has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Chase Ink Business Preferred's $95 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Chase Ink Business Preferred's benefits to clear $95 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Capital One Spark Classic for Business.
    Can I have both the Capital One Spark Classic for Business and Chase Ink Business Preferred?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One 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 Capital One Spark Classic for Business or the Chase Ink Business Preferred first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Spark Classic for Business: no published min spend. Chase Ink Business Preferred: $8,000 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.