You’ve seen the commercials but is Chase Ink really as good as they say? Here’s what you need to know…

To be honest, when the Chase Ink business credit cards first came out I was pretty skeptical. Are their rewards and benefits truly better than the other guys? After thoroughly researching them, I can conclusively say they are the best. That’s why I personally use the Ink Cash for this website’s LLC. But don’t take my word for it, take a look for yourself…

Ink can help you build credit, most business cards can’t…

Did you know that most business credit cards do NOT report your account history – neither to the big 3 credit agencies, nor the leading business credit agency Dunn & Bradstreet? That means most are worthless for building your business credit.

I found this out the hard way with my very first business credit card from American Express. Two years after having it I tried applying for a loan, only to discover it wasn’t anywhere on my company’s credit file. I came to find out the reason for this is because AmEx does not report business cards whatsoever. The only time they report them is if you default on your debt and it is written off. I like their biz cards but the inability to build credit is a major drawback.

However the Chase Ink card is different – it DOES report your account history, making it the best choice for building/maintaining your business credit record!

Cardmember Benefits

Chase gives you a ton of benefits that you’re not likely to see on other business cards.

On the no annual fee versions (Chase Ink Cash & Classic) you get the following benefits for free:

• Purchase Protection: All of your eligible purchases are protected for up a full 90 days from date of purchase for covered reasons such as theft and some types of accidental damage. This benefit will repair, replace, or reimburse.
• Extended Warranty: Ever have a computer breakdown right after the warranty is up? For all eligible purchases with an original manufacturer’s warranty of 3 years or less, coverage will automatically be extended up to one full additional year absolutely free.
• Up to $500,000 Travel Accident Insurance: Coverage for accidental death or dismemberment during eligible common-carrier travel that is paid for using your credit card.
• Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver: Coverage up to the actual value of most rental cars due to collision or theft.
• Free Cards For Employees: You can order additional cards at no additional cost.
• Premium Customer Service: Chase’s dedicated, top tier customer service 24/7.

For the premium version with an annual fee (the Chase Ink Bold card) you get all of the above benefits PLUS the following:

• Option of Transferring Points To Partner Airlines/Hotels: I cannot stress enough how valuable this is. With the Bold card you can transfer your reward points to partner frequent flyer mileage and hotel loyalty programs, usually on a 1 for 1 conversion. Since airline miles can often times be worth more than 1 cent each, you can get a lot of value out of your Ink Bold points when you use them this way! The partner airlines/hotel programs include:

• Price Protection: Ever buy something only to see it go on sale afterward? If this occurs within 60 days on an eligible purchase, this credit card will reimburse you for the difference.
• Return Protection: Store won’t accept your return? If you bought it with your Ink card, you can be reimbursed for the purchase price on eligible items within 90 days from date of purchase.
• No Foreign Transaction Fees: Most credit cards charge 3% for this, but the Chase Ink Bold doesn’t charge you a dime.
• Airport Lounge Access: You get one full year of free Priority Pass membership ($99 value) plus 2 free visits annually ($54 value). Visits beyond that number are just $27 each with your membership. Over 350 airport lounges in 100+ countries participate.
• Lost Luggage Reimbursement: During Common Carrier travel, this benefit provides up to an additional $3,000 per trip in reimbursement for lost/stolen luggage.
• Additional Travel Benefits: trip cancellation insurance, trip delay coverage, baggage delay, concierge service
• Identity Theft Protection

Rewards Comparison

This was a smart move by Chase. They know the small business credit card industry is competitive, so they really went all out with the reward programs. Here is a straight forward side-by-side comparison of the three different Ink rewards programs. CreditCardForum’s special sponsored signup bonuses (the best available) are also included below:

	Ink Classic	Ink Cash	Ink Bold
Rewards	5x points on the first $25,000 spent annually on office supply stores, cell and landline phones, and bundled cable services (TV + internet + phone) 2x points on the first $25k spent annually on lodging and fuel 1x points on all your other spending Use points for gift cards, travel merchandise, and more	5% cash back on the first $25,000 spent annually on office supply stores, cell and landline phones, and bundled cable 2% cash back on the first $25,000 spent annually at gas stations and restaurants 1% unlimited cash back on all your other spending	5x points on the first $50,000 spent annually on cable and wireless service, office supply stores, and landline communications 2 points per dollar on the first $50,000 spent annually at gas stations and hotels 2 points per dollar on airfare & hotel through Ultimate Rewards 1 point per dollar on all other purchases
Annual Fee	$0	$0	$95 (first year free)
Promo APR	0% for 12 months on both purchases & transfers	0% for 12 months on both purchases & transfers	N/A - This is a charge card so balance must be paid in full
Signup Bonus	up to 25,000 points (a $250.00 value) Apply Now!	up to 25,000 points ($250.00 cash back) Apply Now!	up to 50,000 points (that's $500 cash back or $625 towards airfare) Apply Now!

*Disclaimer: The above Chase Ink benefits list is a summary only. Consult issuer for details, exclusions and limitations.