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The American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card

$250 Bonus 0% Intro APR · 12 mo
$0 Annual Fee
18.49%–26.49% Variable Purchase APR
250 Welcome Bonus
670+ Recommended FICO
Cash Back Reward Type
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Welcome Bonus

$250
Welcome Bonus
Spend $3,000 in the first 90 days
Bonus Posted Within 8-12 weeks of meeting spend requirement

Rewards

Reward TypeCash Back
Base Rate2x / 2%
Bonus RateUp to 2x
Annual Cap$50,000
CategoryRateTypeCap
All Eligible Purchases
On up to $50,000 in eligible purchases per calendar year
2x Cash Back $50,000/yr
All Other Purchases
On eligible purchases after the $50,000 annual cap is met
1x Cash Back No cap

Benefits & Protections

Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
0% Intro APR on Purchases
Enjoy a 0% introductory APR on purchases for 12 months from the date of account opening, then a variable APR applies.
Financial 0% for 12 months
Complimentary Employee Cards
Get employee cards at no additional cost, allowing employees to make purchases and contribute to cash back earnings.
Financial Complimentary
Up to $0
Employee Card Spending Limits
Set individual spending limits for employee cards to control business expenses and monitor spending.
Financial Customizable
No Annual Fee
There is no annual fee for this card.
Financial $0
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Avoid foreign transaction fees when making purchases outside of the United States.
Financial 0%
Up to $0
Online Account Management
Manage your account online, track spending, and access statements conveniently through the American Express online portal.
Financial Complimentary
QuickBooks Integration
Easily connect your account to QuickBooks to streamline expense tracking and financial management for your business.
Financial Complimentary
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
Provides secondary coverage for eligible rental car damage or theft when you use your card to reserve and pay for the entire rental and decline the collision damage waiver offered by the rental company.
Insurance Secondary Coverage
Extended Warranty
Adds up to one additional year to the original manufacturer's warranty on eligible purchases with a warranty of five years or less, up to $10,000 per item and $50,000 per card member account per calendar year.
Insurance Up to $10,000 per item, 1 additional year
Up to $10,000
Purchase Protection
Covers eligible purchases against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the purchase date, up to $1,000 per occurrence and $50,000 per card member account per calendar year.
Insurance Up to $1,000 per item, 90 days
Up to $1,000
1% Cash Back on Eligible Purchases (after cap)
Earn 1% cash back on all eligible purchases after the $50,000 cap is reached in a calendar year.
Rewards 1% cash back
2% Cash Back on Eligible Purchases
Earn 2% cash back on all eligible purchases up to $50,000 per calendar year.
Rewards 2% cash back (up to $50,000/year)
Automatic Cash Back Redemption
Cash back earned is automatically credited to your statement, simplifying redemption.
Rewards Automatic
Account Alerts
Receive alerts for suspicious activity, large purchases, or when your balance is high, helping you monitor your account.
Security Customizable
Fraud Protection
American Express's fraud protection means you're not held responsible for unauthorized charges.
Security Zero Liability
Amex Offers
Access personalized offers for discounts and bonus rewards on shopping, dining, travel, and more with enrolled merchants.
Shopping Varies
Global Assist Hotline
Provides 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services when you travel more than 100 miles from home, including medical, legal, and travel-related referrals.
Travel 24/7 Assistance

Interest Rates

0%
Intro Purchase APR for 12 months
Purchase APR18.49%–26.49% Variable
Cash Advance APR29.99%

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Late Payment FeeUp to $40
Returned Payment FeeUp to $40

Approval & Eligibility

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsVery Good
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleNo
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleYes

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 5 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, bust-out attempts, excessive credit seeking, not using the card for organic spend after meeting a bonus, financial reviews (FRs)
Cliff Effect Rules
The 'once per lifetime' rule means earning a welcome bonus on this specific card product will prevent you from earning it again in the future. There are no known family-specific bonus cliffs for this card beyond its own product restriction.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
American Express generally enforces a 'once per lifetime' rule for welcome bonuses, meaning you can typically only earn the bonus for a specific card product once. Amex also considers your existing relationship and may limit the number of credit cards you can hold (typically 4-5). Approval for new cards is subject to Amex's internal criteria and your credit history.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
American Express
$0
Annual Fee
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Welcome Bonus $250
APR 18.49%–26.49% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
RewardsCash Back
Welcome Bonus$250
Intro APR0% · 12 mo
Min. FICO670+
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