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Amazon Prime Visa vs Chase Ink Business Preferred

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Amazon Prime Visa comes from Chase 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 ($1,825 more in estimated value) than the Amazon Prime Visa's. Get the Chase Ink Business Preferred first; revisit the Amazon Prime Visa after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAmazon Prime VisaChase Ink Business Preferred
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonus$150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies)100,000 points
Bonus value (est.)$175$2,000
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo$8,000 in 3 mo
IssuerChaseChase
Card categorycashbackbusiness
Best earning category (Amazon_whole_foods_amazon_fresh_amazon_pharmacy_with_prime)5x1x
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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    Amazon Prime Visa
    $0/yr · $150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies)
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    Chase Ink Business Preferred
    $95/yr · 100,000 points

    Editorial take: Amazon Prime Visa

    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, Amazon Prime Visa or Chase Ink Business Preferred?
    The Chase Ink Business Preferred has the bigger bonus, 100,000 points, worth roughly $2,000, versus $150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies) (~$175) on the Amazon Prime Visa.
    Is the Amazon Prime Visa's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Chase Ink Business Preferred?
    The Amazon Prime Visa 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 Amazon Prime Visa.
    Can I have both the Amazon Prime Visa and Chase Ink Business Preferred?
    Yes, though both are issued by Chase so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). 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 Prime Visa or the Chase Ink Business Preferred first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Amazon Prime Visa: $0 spend in 0 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.