Contrary to what some may believe, you don’t need to have a stereotypical business to apply for business cards like the Ink Business Preferred. You may be able to qualify if you freelance or have a small side hustle like selling products online, tutoring or driving for a rideshare service. You may not even need to provide the usual details for a registered business like a Federal Tax ID number — you can apply with your Social Security number as a sole proprietor. However, you should be prepared to supply the following information:
Annual business income
Duration of the business since its founding
The business’ field of industry
Your role in the business
Number of employees
Business address (or home address)
Business phone number (or personal phone number)