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The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express

15,000 Points Bonus 0% Intro APR · 12 mo No Foreign Fees
$0 Annual Fee
18.49%–26.49% Variable Purchase APR
15,000 Welcome Bonus
670+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
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Welcome Bonus

15,000 Points
Welcome Bonus
Spend $3,000 in the first 90 days
Bonus Posted 8-12 weeks after meeting spend requirement

Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 2x
Point Value~0.02¢ each
Annual Cap$50,000
ExpirationPoints never expire as long as account is open and in good standing.
Transfer PartnersDelta, British Airways, Air France, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, ANA, Emirates, Marriott, Hilton
Redemption NotesCash redemptions valued at 0.6 cents per point.
CategoryRateTypeCap
All Other Purchases
On the first $50,000 in purchases each calendar year
2x Points $50,000/yr
All Other Purchases
After the first $50,000 in purchases each calendar year
1x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
Employee Cards at No Additional Annual Fee
Add employee cards to your account at no additional annual fee to earn rewards on their purchases.
Financial $0 per employee card
Up to $0
Expanded Buying Power
Get flexibility to spend beyond your credit limit, based on factors like your credit history, payment history, and other financial resources.
Financial Varies
No Annual Fee
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express has no annual fee.
Financial $0
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Pay no foreign transaction fees when you use your card for purchases made outside of the United States.
Financial 0%
Pay Over Time
Carry a balance with interest on eligible purchases up to your Pay Over Time Limit, providing payment flexibility.
Financial Varies
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
Provides secondary coverage for damage or theft of an eligible rental vehicle when you decline the rental company's collision damage waiver.
Insurance Up to $50,000 per rental
Up to $50,000
Extended Warranty
Extends the original manufacturer's warranty by up to one additional year on eligible purchases with warranties of five years or less.
Insurance Up to $10,000 per item / $50,000 per year
Up to $10,000
Purchase Protection
Covers eligible purchases against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the purchase date.
Insurance Up to $1,000 per occurrence / $50,000 per year
Up to $1,000
American Express® Business App
Manage your account on the go, view transactions, make payments, and receive alerts through the mobile app.
Other Complimentary
Connect to QuickBooks®
Easily download your transaction data directly into QuickBooks to streamline expense management.
Other Complimentary
Vendor Pay by Bill.com
Simplify bill payments and manage cash flow with integrated payment solutions through Vendor Pay by Bill.com.
Other Complimentary (may have fees for certain Bill.com services)
Year-End Summary
Receive a summary of your account activity, categorized by month and expense type, to help with tax preparation and budgeting.
Other Complimentary
1X Membership Rewards Points
Earn 1 Membership Rewards point per dollar on eligible purchases after the first $50,000 spent each calendar year.
Rewards 1x points
2X Membership Rewards Points
Earn 2 Membership Rewards points per dollar on the first $50,000 in eligible purchases each calendar year.
Rewards 2x points on up to $50,000/year
Account Alerts
Receive alerts for suspicious activity, payment due dates, and other important account information.
Security Complimentary
Fraud Protection
American Express helps protect you from fraudulent charges with advanced fraud protection systems.
Security Complimentary
Amex Offers
Get rewarded with statement credits for purchases at select merchants by adding Amex Offers to your eligible Card.
Shopping Varies
Global Assist Hotline
Get 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services for medical, legal, and other travel-related emergencies when traveling more than 100 miles from home.
Travel Complimentary (cardmember responsible for third-party costs)

Interest Rates

0%
Intro Purchase APR for 12 months
Purchase APR18.49%–26.49% Variable
Cash Advance APR30.24%
Min. Interest Charge$1

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 OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationNot available
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, excessive credit cycling, sudden large purchases inconsistent with spending history, applying for too many cards in a short period
Cliff Effect Rules
Amex's primary restriction is the 'once per lifetime' rule for each specific card product's welcome bonus, rather than family-wide bonus blocking. Earning a bonus on the Blue Business Plus does not prevent earning a bonus on a different Amex business card product.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
American Express enforces a 'once per lifetime' rule for welcome bonuses on specific card products, meaning applicants are generally ineligible for a bonus if they've previously received it for the Blue Business Plus. Additionally, Amex may deny a welcome bonus via a 'pop-up jail' if an applicant is deemed unprofitable, and there's a general restriction of one Amex credit card approval every 90 days.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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Welcome Bonus 15,000 Points
APR 18.49%–26.49% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
RewardsPoints
Welcome Bonus15,000 Points
Intro APR0% · 12 mo
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO670+
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