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Chase Ink Business Unlimited vs Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Chase Ink Business Unlimited comes from Chase at $0/yr; the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card 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 ($750 more in estimated value) than the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card's. Get the Chase Ink Business Unlimited first; revisit the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureChase Ink Business UnlimitedMarriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$750 bonus cash backNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)$750-
Min spend to unlock bonus$6,000 in 3 mo-
IssuerChaseChase
Card categorybusinesstravel
Best earning category (Other)1.5x1x
Transfer partnerschase-urNone
Headline benefits
  • 1.5% on everything
  • Huge $900 bonus
  • No annual fee
  • Converts to UR points
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    Chase Ink Business Unlimited
    $0/yr · $750 bonus cash back
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    Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card
    $0/yr ·

    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.

    Editorial take: Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Chase Ink Business Unlimited or Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card?
    The Chase Ink Business Unlimited has a public bonus ($750 bonus cash back, worth roughly $750), while the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Chase Ink Business Unlimited's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card?
    The Chase Ink Business Unlimited has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Chase Ink Business Unlimited.
    Can I have both the Chase Ink Business Unlimited and Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card?
    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 Chase Ink Business Unlimited or the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Chase Ink Business Unlimited: $6,000 spend in 3 months. Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card: no published min spend. 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.