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Chase Ink Business Preferred vs TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Chase Ink Business Preferred comes from Chase at $95/yr; the TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card from TD Bank at $89/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 ($1,750 more in estimated value) than the TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card's. Get the Chase Ink Business Preferred first; revisit the TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureChase Ink Business PreferredTD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card
Annual fee$95$89
Sign-up bonus100,000 points25,000 bonus miles
Bonus value (est.)$2,000$250
Min spend to unlock bonus$8,000 in 3 mo$3,000 in 6 mo
IssuerChaseTD Bank
Card categorybusinesstravel
Best earning category (Travel)3x3x
Transfer partnerschase-urNone
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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    Chase Ink Business Preferred
    $95/yr · 100,000 points
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    TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card
    $89/yr · 25,000 bonus miles

    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.

    Editorial take: TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Chase Ink Business Preferred or TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card?
    The Chase Ink Business Preferred has the bigger bonus, 100,000 points, worth roughly $2,000, versus 25,000 bonus miles (~$250) on the TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card.
    Is the Chase Ink Business Preferred's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card?
    At $95/yr, the Chase Ink Business Preferred is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Chase Ink Business Preferred and TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Chase and TD Bank) 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 Preferred or the TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Chase Ink Business Preferred: $8,000 spend in 3 months. TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card: $3,000 in 6 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.