Should I compare credit cards on annual fees or on the benefits offered?

Both, but together: a RaboCard at €15 per year is fine if you only want to pay by card occasionally, while a Knab Business Visa at €38 per year with automatic VAT splitting and 180 days of purchase protection offers more value to a freelancer than the price difference suggests. So always look at the cost per feature you'll actually use.

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