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American Express

Business Platinum Card® for Baird

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 $15,000 in the first 90 days
Bonus Posted 8-12 weeks after you have met 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
Transfer PartnersAer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, ANA, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Executive Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, Iberia Plus, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Choice Privileges, Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy
Redemption NotesCash redemptions valued at 0.6 cents per point
CategoryRateTypeCap
Flights & Prepaid Hotels Booked Through AmexTravel.com
On flights and prepaid hotels booked through AmexTravel.com
5x Points No cap
Eligible Purchases of $5,000 or More
On eligible purchases of $5,000 or more
1.5x Points $2,000,000/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
Receive up to $150 in statement credits per calendar year for eligible U.S. purchases of Adobe Creative Cloud and Acrobat Pro (up to $12.50 per month).
Credits $150/year
Up to $150
Airline Fee Credit
Receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for incidental fees at one qualifying airline you select.
Credits $200/year
Up to $200
CLEAR® Plus Credit
Receive up to $189 in statement credits per calendar year for your CLEAR® Plus membership.
Credits $189/year
Up to $189
Dell Technologies Credit
Receive up to $400 in statement credits per calendar year for U.S. purchases with Dell Technologies (up to $200 semi-annually).
Credits $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
Up to $100
Indeed Credit
Receive up to $360 in statement credits per calendar year for U.S. purchases with Indeed (up to $90 per quarter).
Credits $360/year
Up to $360
Wireless Credit
Receive up to $120 in statement credits per calendar year for eligible U.S. wireless telephone service purchases (up to $10 per month).
Credits $120/year
Up to $120
Expanded Buying Power
Get more purchasing power than a traditional credit limit, with the flexibility to spend above your credit limit based on your usage, payment history, and financial resources.
Financial Flexible
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.
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 use your card to reserve and pay for the rental and decline the collision damage waiver.
Insurance Up to $50,000
Up to $50,000
Cell Phone Protection
Coverage for repair or replacement costs if your cell phone is stolen or damaged, when you pay your monthly wireless bill with your eligible Card.
Insurance Up to $800 per claim
Up to $800
Extended Warranty
Extends the original manufacturer's warranty for an additional year on eligible purchases with a warranty of five years or less.
Insurance 1 additional year
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
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, up to $300 per item.
Insurance Up to $300 per item
Up to $300
Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance
Coverage for non-refundable travel expenses if a covered trip is canceled or interrupted for a covered reason.
Insurance Up to $10,000 per trip
Up to $10,000
Trip Delay Insurance
Coverage for eligible expenses, such as meals and lodging, when a covered trip is delayed for more than 6 hours due to a covered reason.
Insurance Up to $500 per trip
Up to $500
Concierge Service
Access to a dedicated concierge service for assistance with dining reservations, event tickets, and more.
Lifestyle Complimentary
Account Manager
Assign trusted employees to manage your account, pay bills, and review statements.
Other Complimentary tool
Amex Offers
Access to personalized offers for savings or bonus points on shopping, dining, travel, and more.
Other Variable savings/points
Connect to QuickBooks
Easily sync your card transactions with QuickBooks for streamlined expense management.
Other Complimentary tool
Vendor Pay by Bill.com
Access to Vendor Pay by Bill.com to help manage and pay your vendors.
Other Complimentary tool
1.5X 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 Points on Other Purchases
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point on all other eligible purchases.
Rewards 1X point
5X Points on Flights and Prepaid Hotels
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com.
Rewards 5X points
Welcome Offer: 150,000 Membership Rewards Points
Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases on the Card in the first 3 months of Card Membership.
Rewards 150,000 points
Fraud Protection
American Express helps protect you from fraudulent charges.
Security Complimentary
ShopRunner Membership
Complimentary ShopRunner membership provides free 2-day shipping and free returns at participating online stores.
Shopping Complimentary
Fine Hotels + Resorts® Program
Access to benefits like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades when available, and a unique amenity at over 1,300 properties worldwide when booked through Fine Hotels + Resorts.
Travel Complimentary perks
Hilton Honors Gold Status
Enroll to receive complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status.
Travel Complimentary
Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status
Enroll to receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status.
Travel Complimentary
The Global Lounge Collection® Access
Complimentary access to a wide network of airport lounges, including The Centurion® Lounge, Priority Pass™ Select, Delta Sky Club®, Plaza Premium Lounges, Escape Lounges, Lufthansa Lounges, and International American Express Lounges.
Travel Complimentary
The Hotel Collection Benefits
Receive a $100 hotel credit and a room upgrade when available on eligible stays of two nights or more at participating properties when booked through The Hotel Collection.
Travel $100 credit + upgrade
Up to $100

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 OddsDifficult
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationNot available
Student EligibleNo
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleYes

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, rapid spending followed by inactivity, unusual spending patterns, failure to comply with financial review requests, excessive credit seeking in a short period.
Cliff Effect Rules
Welcome bonuses are generally restricted to once per specific product per lifetime. Holding other Amex cards (e.g., Business Gold) does not typically block eligibility for a Business Platinum bonus, provided the applicant has not previously held this specific Business Platinum Card.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
American Express generally restricts welcome offers to once per lifetime per product. Applicants may also be subject to 'pop-up jail,' where Amex's system may deem them ineligible for a welcome bonus even if they haven't had the card before, based on their relationship with Amex.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
American Express
$695
Annual Fee

Welcome Bonus 150,000 Points
Quick Summary
Annual Fee $695
RewardsPoints
Welcome Bonus150,000 Points
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO740+
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