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Chase Sapphire Reserve vs United℠ Business Card

Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and transfer partners.

Chase Sapphire Reserve card art
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase
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United℠ Business Card card art
United MileagePlus
United℠ Business Card
Chase
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Annual Fee
$795/yr
$150/yr
Foreign Fees
None
None
Signup Bonus
200,000 points
Spend $30,000 in 6 months
100,000 points
Spend $5,000 in 3 months
Top Earn Rates
  • Chase Travel 8x
  • Lyft 5x
  • Flights (Direct) 4x
  • United Purchases 2x
  • Dining 2x
  • Gas Stations 2x
Reward Type
miles
miles
Key Credits
  • Annual Travel Credit $300
  • The Edit Hotel Credit $250
None
Card Perks
  • Priority Pass Select
  • Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club
  • DashPass
  • +3 more
  • Two United Club One-Time Passes (~$100/yr)
  • Free First Checked Bag (~$160/yr)
  • Priority Boarding
  • +2 more
Transfer Partners
  • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
  • Aer Lingus AerClub
  • Air Canada Aeroplan
  • British Airways Executive Club
  • Flying Blue
  • +9 more
No transfer partners

Common Questions: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs United℠ Business Card

Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve or United℠ Business Card better for dining?

Chase Sapphire Reserve earns 3x on dining; United℠ Business Card earns 2x on dining. Chase Sapphire Reserve wins for dining.

Which has the higher signup bonus in 2026?

Chase Sapphire Reserve currently offers 200,000 pts signup bonus (spend $30,000 in 6 months). United℠ Business Card offers 100,000 pts signup bonus (spend $5,000 in 3 months). Chase Sapphire Reserve has the larger bonus.

Which card is better for international travel?

Both cards charge no foreign transaction fees, making either a solid choice for international travel.

Can I hold both the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the United℠ Business Card?

In most cases yes — holding both is allowed and can be a smart strategy for maximizing rewards across different spending categories. Both cards are from Chase, so check their specific application rules.