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Chase Ink Business Unlimited vs Citi Strata Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Chase Ink Business Unlimited comes from Chase at $0/yr; the Citi Strata Card from Citi at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureChase Ink Business UnlimitedCiti Strata Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$750 bonus cash back20,000 bonus points
Bonus value (est.)$750$340
Min spend to unlock bonus$6,000 in 3 mo-
IssuerChaseCiti
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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    Citi Strata Card
    $0/yr · 20,000 bonus points

    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: Citi Strata Card

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Chase Ink Business Unlimited or Citi Strata Card?
    The Chase Ink Business Unlimited has the bigger bonus, $750 bonus cash back, worth roughly $750, versus 20,000 bonus points (~$340) on the Citi Strata Card.
    Is the Chase Ink Business Unlimited's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Citi Strata Card?
    The Chase Ink Business Unlimited has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Citi Strata Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Citi Strata 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 Citi Strata Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Chase and Citi) 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 Chase Ink Business Unlimited or the Citi Strata 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. Citi Strata 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.