Ink Business Preferred® Credit vs. Citi Simplicity®

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8.8MyCreditCardLab Score

MyCreditCardLab Score 8.8

We've meticulously evaluated this card using MyCreditCardLab's exclusive credit card rating system. Our assessment considered various cardholder needs, ultimately assigning a rating based on the need with the highest score, currently at "." Our rating scale ranges from 1 to 10, with 10 representing the best possible score.

Annual Fee
9
Intro APR
7
Regular APR
9
Rewards
9.2
Benefits
8.8
Welcome Bonus
9.1
Recommended Credit Score: 9.3
Foreign Transaction Fee: 10
Cash Advance Fee: 8.6
Balance Transfer Fee: 7.9
9.0MyCreditCardLab Score

MyCreditCardLab Score 9.0

We've meticulously evaluated this card using MyCreditCardLab's exclusive credit card rating system. Our assessment considered various cardholder needs, ultimately assigning a rating based on the need with the highest score, currently at "." Our rating scale ranges from 1 to 10, with 10 representing the best possible score.

Annual Fee
10
Intro APR
9.8
Regular APR
9.5
Rewards
6.4
Benefits
9
Welcome Bonus
9.3
Recommended Credit Score: 9
Foreign Transaction Fee: 8.5
Cash Advance Fee: 9
Balance Transfer Fee: 9.4
ANNUAL FEE
$95 $0
INTRO APR
No any intro offer of this card 0% intro APR on Purchases for first 15 months and 0% intro APR on Balance Transfers for first 21 months on qualifying balance transfers
REGULAR APR
21.24% - 26.24% Variable APR 19.24% - 29.99% Variable APR
PROS
  • 100,000 points initial rewards bonus
  • No foreign fee
  • Earns up to 3 points per dollar or purchases
  • No blackout dates
  • Many redemption categories
  • 0% intro rate on new purchases for 12 months
  • Cardholders will pay no annual fee
  • No penalty APR
  • No late fees
CONS
  • Includes an annual fee
  • Not all point transfers are instant
  • No rewards
  • Balance transfer fee
  • High regular APR
  • 3 percent foreign transaction fee
WELCOME BONUS
100,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening 0% intro APR for 21 months on balance transfers and purchases from date of account opening
REWARDS
Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card Rewards stand out as a highly versatile credit currency, offering a myriad of redemption options to suit your preferences. You can utilize your rewards in a variety of ways, including:
  • You earn 3 points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent. This is for travel and select business categories each account anniversary year. Earn 1 point per $1 on all other purchases
  • 1X points on all other purchases
  • Points are worth 25% more when you redeem for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
  • Redeem points for cash back, gift cards, travel and more - your points don't expire as long as your account is open
  • Member FDIC
Citi Simplicity® Card Rewards stand out as a highly versatile credit currency, offering a myriad of redemption options to suit your preferences. You can utilize your rewards in a variety of ways, including:
  • No Rewards offer
BENEFITS
No additional cost for employee cards - You can multiply your points balance. Do this by adding your employees as authorized users on the card. Know this: the main cardholder or business is responsible for all purchases on them. Car rental collision damage waiver - This is coverage for business car rentals. You won’t have to use your insurance first. Travel and emergency assistance services - It includes medical and legal referrals. They help if you run into trouble while traveling. The cardholder will pay for any extra service costs. Cellphone protection - The primary cardholder and any authorized employee cardholders get cellphone protection. It covers them if they pay their cellular bills with the card. It covers up to $600 per claim (and up to $1,800 per 12 months) with a $100 deductible. They can make up to three claims per year. Purchase protection - New purchases are covered for 120 days against damage or theft for up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account. Flexible payment due date - Cardholders are able to choose a payment due date that works best for them. No penalty APR - You won’t be assessed a penalty APR if you’re late on a payment. 21 month-APR offer on balance transfers - The 21-month offer on balance transfers is one of the longest intro APR offers. They have not paid interest for nearly two years. This gives cardholders the chance to make a serious dent in their debt. 12 month-APR offer on purchases - If you need to pay for purchases over time, you won't have to pay interest on them for a full year. However, there are cards with longer intro APR periods on purchases.  Fewer fees - The Citi Simplicity doesn’t charge an annual fee or late fees. It does, however, charge a balance transfer fee and cash advance fee.
CASH ADVANCE FEE / APR
29.99% variable, plus a fee of either $15 or 5% of the amount of each transaction, whichever is greater 29.99% variable, plus a fee of either $10 or 5% of the amount of each transaction, whichever is greater
BALANCE TRANSFER FEE
21.24% - 26.24% variable, plus a fee of either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater 19.24% - 29.99% variable, 3% intro fee ($5 min) for each transfer in first 4 months, and 5% ($5 min) for each transfer after that
RECOMMENDED CREDIT SCORE
690 - 850 (Fair - Exceptional) 690 - 850 (Fair - Exceptional)
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
$0 3%
BEST FOR
  • Travelers
  • Small Business Owners
  • Foreign Travel
  • Rewards Points Enthusiasts
  • Small Business Owners
  • Everyday Spending
  • Balance Transfers
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