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American Express® Business Gold Card review

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Annual Fee
$375.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
19.49% ‐ 27.49% (Variable)
Interest Rate: Purchases
19.49% ‐ 27.49% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
-
Balance Transfer
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Rewards
1 - 3 points
Rewards
1 - 3 points
Signup Bonus
70000 points (after spending $10,000)
Signup Bonus
70000 points (after spending $10,000)


8.4/10
Informr score
The American Express® Business Gold Card currently has an Informr score of 8.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 27 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


American Express® Business Gold Card is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of USA

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


Bankrate
Bankrate

The American Express Business Gold Card is an affordable option for Amex travel rewards — and an even better choice if you spend mostly on everyday business expenses. Many small-business owners may find the excellent rewards rate, boosted redemption rate on select flights through the Amex portal and...

- India Davis, Bankrate
CreditCards.com
CreditCards.com

The American Express Business Gold Card is a solid choice for a small-business owner who wants to earn and redeem points for business or family travel.

- Andy Shuman, CreditCards.com
Cnet
Cnet

The American Express® Business Gold Card is worth considering if your business spending matches the card’s eligible categories and you travel enough that you can get enough value out of the rewards and card benefits to make the annual fee worthwhile. However, if you’re looking for annual credits or...

- Holly Johnson, Cnet
Time
Time

If you spend a lot of money in this card's 4x point categories each year, signing up for the American Express® Business Gold Card could help you maximize rewards over time. If you can take advantage of the statement credits this card offers every single month, it can also help make up for the card's...

- Holly Johnson, Time
Forbes
Forbes

The American Express® Business Gold Card is a solid choice for businesses that can maximize the bonus categories on everyday business expenses and value earning travel rewards in the form of Membership Rewards points. Just make sure you don’t assign value to the monthly credits this card offers unle...

- Dia Adams, Ben Nickel-D'Andrea, Forbes

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 19.49% ‐ 27.49% (Variable)
  • This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.
  • For pay over time feature
Balance Transfer Interest Rate

Not available

Cash Advance Interest Rate

Not available

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $375.00
Balance Transfer Fee
Cash Advance Fee
Foreign Transaction Fee $0.00
Over Limit Fee $0.00


Late Payment Fee $39.00

Or 2.99% of any past due Pay in Full amount, whichever is greater.

Promotions
Sign up bonus 70000 points after spending $10,000

On purchases within the first 3 months

Rewards
All Purchases 1 point per $1 spent
Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels 3 points per $1 spent

On prepaid hotels and hotel packages booked on AmexTravel.com

Travel 3 points per $1 spent

On flights and prepaid flights booked on AmexTravel.com

Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details

Earn 4 points per $1 spent on the 2 categories where your business spent the most each billing cycle from 6 categories

  • Categories you can choose from include:
    • Purchases at US media providers for advertising in select media (online, TV, radio)
    • U.S. purchases made from electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers
    • U.S. purchases at restaurants, including takeout and delivery
    • U.S. purchases at gas stations
    • Transit purchases including trains, taxicabs, rideshare services, ferries, tolls, parking, buses, and subways
    • Monthly wireless telephone service charges made directly from a wireless telephone service provider in the U.S.
  • While your top 2 categories may change each billing cycle based on where your business spent the most, you will earn 4X points on the first $150,000 in combined purchases from these categories each calendar year (then 1X thereafter). Only the top 2 categories from this list each billing cycle will count towards the $150,000 cap.
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability No
No Foreign Transaction Fees Yes
Emergency Assistance Yes
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection No
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments No
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • $240 Flexible Business Credit
  • $155 Walmart+ Credit
  • Pay Over Time Option
  • No Preset Spending Limit
  • Connect to QuickBooks®
  • Account Manager
  • Account Alerts
  • The Hotel Collection with American Express Travel
  • Global Assist® Hotline
  • Baggage Insurance Plan
  • Trip Delay Insurance
  • Cell Phone Protection
  • Amex Offers
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Relationship Care® Service
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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