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August 18, 2026

Your choice: $1,000 or 100,000 points

by Katie Genter, Lead Writer

Right now, there’s a big opportunity to earn 100,000 points (or $1,000 cash back) on a card with no annual fee, and I’ll be honest — I’m pretty envious of anyone who can take advantage of it.

I signed up for the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card almost three years ago when it was offering a massive $900 welcome offer. I felt confident that it would be the highest offer we’d ever see on a no-annual-fee card like this.

But luckily for you, it now has an even better welcome offer. Currently, with its best-ever offer, you can earn $1,000 cash back (or 100,000 bonus points) after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first four months after account opening.

This $1,000 cash back is worth its face value if you redeem for a statement credit or a direct deposit into your bank account. But, if you also hold one of three other popular Chase cards, you can also unlock Chase’s lineup of transfer partners — including World of Hyatt and United MileagePlus.

And that’s huge, because those 100,000 points could cover some truly incredible experiences — from dreamy Hawaiian getaways to business-class flights to Europe.

I’ve happily kept my Ink Business Cash Card in my wallet long after I redeemed the welcome offer, as the card has no annual fee yet provides 5% cash back on the first $25,000 spent in combined purchases at office supply stores and on internet, cable and phone services each account anniversary year.

Plus, I frequently benefit from the Chase Offers on my card. These offers change frequently, but I recently used a 15% back offer for my favorite travel eSIM. This offer alone gave me about $10 back on a purchase I already planned to make.

If you have a small business or a side hustle, now is the perfect time to add the Ink Business Cash Credit Card to your wallet.

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Today’s top stories

Allegiant adds 9 new Florida routes ahead of spring break travel season

Allegiant Air announced nine new routes on Monday, adding more service to Florida aimed at late-winter and spring break travelers.

How many first-class seats is too many? Delta is willing to find out

Delta Air Lines is planning to outfit its newest planes with larger first-class cabins as demand for premium seats holds firm.

How to book American Airlines flights with Chase Ultimate Rewards points

American Airlines AAdvantage may not partner with Chase Ultimate Rewards, but there are still easy ways to redeem Chase points for American Airlines flights.

See if you’re eligible for a welcome offer as high as 100,000 points on the Amex Gold

The Amex Gold Card is one of the best travel rewards cards for dining and groceries. Here are the details of the welcome offer you can earn if you apply now.

Capital One Venture Rewards vs. Venture Business: Which $95 card is right for you?

Compare the Capital One Venture Rewards and Venture Business cards, including welcome offers, benefits and earning rates, to see which is right for you.

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