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Chase Ink Business Preferred vs. Sapphire Preferred: Cell Phone & Travel Insurance Guide

For the same $95 annual fee, Chase Ink Business Preferred adds $1,000 per-claim Cell Phone Protection ($100 deductible, up to 3 claims/yr) and $10,000 Purchase Protection on business purchases, while Chase Sapphire Preferred provides Primary Rental Car CDW for personal leisure trips inside the US (Ink requires a business purpose for domestic primary CDW) and $10,000/$20,000 Trip Cancellation (vs. $5,000/$10,000 on Ink).

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Fine-Print Verdict: Ink Business Preferred vs. Sapphire Preferred

For the same $95 annual fee, Chase Ink Business Preferred adds $1,000 per-claim Cell Phone Protection ($100 deductible, up to 3 claims/yr) and $10,000 Purchase Protection on business purchases, while Chase Sapphire Preferred provides Primary Rental Car CDW for personal leisure trips inside the US (Ink requires a business purpose for domestic primary CDW) and $10,000/$20,000 Trip Cancellation (vs. $5,000/$10,000 on Ink).

Coverage ClauseInk Business Preferred ($95)Sapphire Preferred (CSP) ($95)
Rental Car CDW
PRIMARY
Up to $60,000 • 31 days max
★ Edge
PRIMARY
Up to $60,000 • 31 days max
Excluded Countries
✓ None (Worldwide) (Covers Ireland & Italy)
★ Edge
Excludes: None (Covers Ireland, Italy, and worldwide)
Trip Delay Trigger
12 hours (or overnight)
Up to $500/ticket
12 hours (or overnight)
Up to $500/ticket
One-Way / Award Taxes
✓ One-Way OK + Partial/Award Taxes OK
✓ One-Way OK + Partial/Award Taxes OK
Trip Cancellation
$5,000/person • $10,000/trip
$10,000/person • $20,000/trip
★ Edge
Baggage Delay
6h trigger • $100/day × 5d ($500 max)
6h trigger • $100/day × 5d ($500 max)
Purchase Protection
$10,000/claim (120 days)+1yr Warranty
★ Edge
$500/claim (120 days)+1yr Warranty
Return Protection
Not Covered
Not Covered
Cell Phone Protection
✓ $1,000/claim ($100 deductible • 3x/yr)
★ Edge
Not Covered
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Credit CardRental Car CDWTrip Delay TriggerTrip CancellationPurchase ProtectionCell Phone ProtectionBaggage DelayGuide
Sapphire Reserve (CSR)
Chase • Visa Infinite • $550/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 1 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Sapphire Preferred (CSP)
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Excl. 1 countries
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite
Chase • Visa Infinite • $450/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ink Business Preferred
Chase • Visa • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$1,000/claim
$100 deductible • 3x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ink Business Cash
Chase • Visa • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Ink Business Unlimited
Chase • Visa • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
United Club Infinite
Chase • Visa Infinite • $525/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
United Quest
Chase • Visa Signature • $250/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
United Explorer
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
World of Hyatt Visa
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Marriott Boundless
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Freedom Flex (CFF)
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Freedom Unlimited (CFU)
Chase • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Platinum
American Express • American Express • $695/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Business Platinum
American Express • American Express • $695/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Gold
American Express • American Express • $325/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Green
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
American Express • American Express • $650/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Hilton Aspire Amex
American Express • American Express • $550/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Reserve
American Express • American Express • $650/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Platinum
American Express • American Express • $350/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Blue Cash Preferred
American Express • American Express • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Blue Business Plus (BBP)
American Express • American Express • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Venture X
Capital One • Visa Infinite • $395/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Venture X Business
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $395/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Capital One Venture ($95)
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$5,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Savor
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Bilt Mastercard ($0 AF)
Bilt / Wells Fargo • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours
$1,800/ticket
One-way OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days
$800/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
WF Autograph Journey
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not Covered
$15,000/person
$15,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days
$1,000/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Wells Fargo Autograph ($0)
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot Covered
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Wells Fargo Active Cash ($0)
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot Covered
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
BoA Premium Rewards Elite
Bank of America • Visa Infinite • $550/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
BoA Premium Rewards ($95)
Bank of America • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
12 hours
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,500/person
$5,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
US Bank Altitude Reserve
U.S. Bank • Visa Infinite • $400/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
US Bank Altitude Connect ($0)
U.S. Bank • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi Strata Premier
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +2yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi AAdvantage Executive
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $595/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +2yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Costco Anywhere Visa
Citi • Visa • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
120 days
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi Double Cash ($0)
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Chase Aeroplan ($95)
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Southwest Priority ($149)
Chase • Visa Signature • $149/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
IHG One Rewards Premier
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $99/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
British Airways Visa ($95)
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Amex Business Gold ($375)
American Express • American Express • $375/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Hilton Surpass Amex ($150)
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Gold ($150)
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Alaska Airlines Visa ($95)
Bank of America • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
United Business ($99)
Chase • Visa • $99/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
World of Hyatt Business ($199)
Chase • Visa • $199/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Spark Miles ($95)
Capital One • Visa • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Centurion (Black Card)
American Express • American Express • $5000/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$500/d × 1d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy ($250)
American Express • American Express • $250/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Southwest Performance Business ($199)
Chase • Visa • $199/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Citi Custom Cash ($0)
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta Platinum Business ($350)
American Express • American Express • $350/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Frequently Asked Questions: Ink Business Preferred vs. Sapphire Preferred (CSP)

Ink Business Preferred vs. Sapphire Preferred (CSP): Which card has better Rental Car CDW insurance?

Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card provides Primary rental car coverage up to $60,000 for up to 31 days (zero excluded countries worldwide). Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card provides Primary coverage up to $60,000 for up to 31 days (excludes None (Covers Ireland, Italy, and worldwide)).

How do Trip Delay and Trip Cancellation compare between Ink Business Preferred and Sapphire Preferred (CSP)?

Ink Business Preferred Trip Delay triggers at 12 hours (or overnight) (up to $500/ticket; covers one-way flights) with $5,000/person Trip Cancellation. Sapphire Preferred (CSP) Trip Delay triggers at 12 hours (or overnight) (up to $500/ticket; covers one-way flights) with $10,000/person Trip Cancellation.

Does Ink Business Preferred or Sapphire Preferred (CSP) include Cell Phone Protection and Purchase Protection?

Ink Business Preferred offers $10,000/claim Purchase Protection (120 days) and $1000/claim Cell Phone Protection ($100 deductible). Sapphire Preferred (CSP) offers $500/claim Purchase Protection (120 days) and no Cell Phone Protection.

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