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The Business Platinum Card® from American Express

150,000 Points Bonus No Foreign Fees
$695 Annual Fee
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150,000 Welcome Bonus
740+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
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Welcome Bonus

150,000 Points
Welcome Bonus
Spend $20,000 in the first 90 days
Bonus Posted 8-12 weeks after meeting the spending requirement

Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 5x
Point Value~0.02¢ each
Travel Portal5x
ExpirationPoints never expire as long as account is open and in good standing
Transfer PartnersDelta SkyMiles, British Airways Executive Club, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Emirates Skywards, ANA Mileage Club, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors
Redemption NotesCash redemptions (statement credits) are valued at 0.6 cents per point
CategoryRateTypeCap
Flights & Prepaid Hotels Booked Through AmexTravel.com 5x Points No cap
Select Business Purchases (1.5x)
Applies to purchases in U.S. construction material & hardware stores, electronic retailers, software & cloud system providers, shipping providers, purchases of $5,000 or more, and all purchases made by Employee Cards, up to $120,000 per calendar year, then 1x.
1.5x Points $120,000/yr
All Other Purchases 1x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Airport Lounge
Travel Insurance
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Trip Delay Coverage
Lost Luggage Coverage
Concierge Service
Global Entry $100
TSA PreCheck $85
Hotel Status: Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
Adobe Credit
Get up to $150 in statement credits per calendar year for eligible U.S. purchases of Adobe creative software and services.
Credits Up to $150/year
Up to $150
Airline Fee Credit
Get up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for incidental fees charged by one qualifying airline you select.
Credits Up to $200/year
Up to $200
Dell Technologies Credit
Get up to $400 in statement credits per calendar year for U.S. purchases with Dell Technologies (up to $200 semi-annually).
Credits Up to $400/year
Up to $400
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Receive a statement credit for the application fee for Global Entry (up to $100 every 4 years) or TSA PreCheck (up to $85 every 4.5 years).
Credits Up to $100 every 4 years
Up to $100
Indeed Credit
Get up to $360 in statement credits per calendar year for U.S. purchases with Indeed (up to $90 quarterly).
Credits Up to $360/year
Up to $360
Wireless Credit
Get up to $120 in statement credits per calendar year for eligible U.S. wireless telephone service purchases (up to $10 monthly).
Credits Up to $120/year
Up to $120
Employee Cards with Fee Waiver
Add Employee Cards for your team to earn rewards on their purchases, with spending limits and expense tracking. The first three Employee Business Platinum Cards have no annual fee.
Financial No annual fee for first 3 cards
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Pay no foreign transaction fees on purchases made abroad.
Financial 0%
Baggage Insurance Plan
Coverage for lost, damaged, or stolen baggage when traveling on a Common Carrier and the entire fare was charged to the Card.
Insurance Up to $3,000 per trip
Up to $3,000
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
Secondary coverage for damage or theft of an eligible rental vehicle when you decline the rental company's collision damage waiver.
Insurance Up to $75,000
Up to $75,000
Extended Warranty
Extends the original manufacturer's warranty by up to one additional year on eligible purchases with a warranty of five years or less.
Insurance Up to $10,000 per item, $50,000 per calendar year
Up to $10,000
Purchase Protection
Covers eligible purchases against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.
Insurance Up to $10,000 per occurrence, $50,000 per calendar year
Up to $10,000
Return Protection
If a merchant won't take back an eligible item within 90 days of purchase, American Express may refund the full purchase price.
Insurance Up to $300 per item, $1,000 per calendar year
Up to $300
Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance
Coverage for non-refundable travel expenses if a covered trip is canceled or interrupted for an eligible reason.
Insurance Up to $10,000 per trip, $20,000 per 12 months
Up to $10,000
Trip Delay Insurance
Coverage for eligible expenses like meals and lodging if a covered trip is delayed for more than 6 hours.
Insurance Up to $500 per trip (2 claims per 12 months)
Up to $500
Concierge Service
Access to a dedicated concierge service for assistance with travel, dining, entertainment, and shopping requests.
Lifestyle Complimentary
1.5X Membership Rewards Points on Large Purchases
Earn 1.5X Membership Rewards points on eligible purchases of $5,000 or more, up to 1 million additional points per calendar year.
Rewards 1.5X points
1X Membership Rewards Points on Other Purchases
Earn 1X Membership Rewards point on all other eligible purchases.
Rewards 1X points
5X Membership Rewards Points on Travel
Earn 5X Membership Rewards points on flights and prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com.
Rewards 5X points
Fraud Protection
American Express monitors accounts for suspicious activity and provides zero liability for unauthorized charges.
Security Zero liability
ShopRunner Membership
Complimentary ShopRunner membership, providing free 2-day shipping and free returns at participating online stores. Enrollment required.
Shopping Complimentary
Fine Hotels + Resorts Program
Access to a collection of over 1,300 hotels worldwide with benefits like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades when available, late checkout, and a unique property amenity.
Travel Varies
Global Lounge Collection Access
Complimentary access to Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass Select Lounges (enrollment required), Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta), Plaza Premium Lounges, Escape Lounges, and Lufthansa Lounges (when flying Lufthansa).
Travel Complimentary
Hilton Honors Gold Status
Complimentary Gold status with Hilton Honors, offering benefits like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and bonus points. Enrollment required.
Travel Complimentary
International Airline Program
Get discounts on eligible first class and business class international airfares when booking through Amex Travel.
Travel Varies
Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status
Complimentary Gold Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy, offering benefits like late checkout, room upgrades, and bonus points. Enrollment required.
Travel Complimentary
Premium Car Rental Privileges
Complimentary elite status with Hertz Gold Plus Rewards President's Circle, Avis Preferred, and National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive. Enrollment required.
Travel Complimentary

Fees

Annual Fee $695
Authorized User Fee$350
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Late Payment FeeUp to $39
Returned Payment FeeUp to $39

Approval & Eligibility

740 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 740–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyDifficult
Credit ProfileExcellent
Approval OddsExcellent
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleNo
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleYes

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, sudden large spending inconsistent with history, cycling credit limits, defaulting on other Amex products, suspicious account activity
Cliff Effect Rules
The 'once per lifetime' rule applies to this specific card product. Holding other Amex Platinum variants (e.g., Personal Platinum) does not typically block the welcome bonus for the Business Platinum, but having previously earned a bonus on this specific card product will.
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 on each specific card product. Applicants may also encounter a 'no lifetime language' pop-up warning if Amex determines they are not eligible for a bonus based on past card history or application patterns.
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 150,000 Points
Quick Summary
Annual Fee $695
RewardsPoints
Welcome Bonus150,000 Points
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO740+
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