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Amazon Business Prime American Express Card vs Chase Ink Business Unlimited

Both are business travel cards. The Amazon Business Prime 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 ($625 more in estimated value) than the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card's. Get the Chase Ink Business Unlimited first; revisit the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAmazon Business Prime American Express CardChase Ink Business Unlimited
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$125 Amazon.com Gift Card$750 bonus cash back
Bonus value (est.)$125$750
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo$6,000 in 3 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressChase
Card categorybusinessbusiness
Best earning category (Amazon_business_amazon_aws_whole_foods_with_prime)5x1x
Transfer partnersNonechase-ur
Headline benefits
    • 1.5% on everything
    • Huge $900 bonus
    • No annual fee
    • Converts to UR points
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    Amazon Business Prime American Express Card
    $0/yr · $125 Amazon.com Gift Card
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    Chase Ink Business Unlimited
    $0/yr · $750 bonus cash back

    Editorial take: Amazon Business Prime American Express Card

    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, Amazon Business Prime 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 $125 Amazon.com Gift Card (~$125) on the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card.
    Is the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Chase Ink Business Unlimited?
    The Amazon Business Prime 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 Amazon Business Prime American Express Card.
    Can I have both the Amazon Business Prime 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 Amazon Business Prime American Express Card or the Chase Ink Business Unlimited first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Amazon Business Prime American Express Card: $0 spend in 0 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.