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Capital One Venture X Business vs Chase Ink Business Preferred

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Venture X Business comes from Capital One at $395/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 Venture X Business's. Get the Chase Ink Business Preferred first; revisit the Capital One Venture X Business after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCapital One Venture X BusinessChase Ink Business Preferred
Annual fee$395$95
Sign-up bonus150,000 bonus miles100,000 points
Bonus value (est.)-$2,000
Min spend to unlock bonus$30,000 in 3 mo$8,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCapital OneChase
Card categorytravelbusiness
Best earning category (Other)2x1x
Transfer partnerscapital-onechase-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 Venture X Business
    $395/yr · 150,000 bonus miles
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    Chase Ink Business Preferred
    $95/yr · 100,000 points

    Editorial take: Capital One Venture X 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 Venture X 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 Venture X Business doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Capital One Venture X Business's $395 annual fee worth it compared to the Chase Ink Business Preferred?
    At $395/yr, the Capital One Venture X Business is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Chase Ink Business Preferred's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Capital One Venture X 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 Venture X Business or the Chase Ink Business Preferred first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Venture X Business: $30,000 spend in 3 months. 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.