Amex Raises Welcome Offers on Two No-Fee Blue Business Cards
American Express is showing bonuses of up to $500 cash back or 50,000 points on its Blue Business Cash and Blue Business Plus cards. Not everyone will see them.
American Express has raised the welcome offers on two small-business cards with no annual fee. The two cards in question are the Blue Business Cash and the Blue Business Plus, both credit cards. The Cash card offers up to $500 back, and the Plus card offers up to 50,000 points.
To earn the bonus, a cardholder must spend $5,000 within three months of opening the account. Doctor of Credit says the offers are listed as "as high as," so some people may see a lower amount. Upgraded Points labels the offers as targeted.
One Mile at a Time says these cards usually carry unremarkable welcome offers. It describes the new bonus as double the usual amount on one card and more than triple on the other. It also calls the Plus card one of Amex's most approachable business cards for people who want to collect points.
Doctor of Credit adds that Amex has sent targeted offers of up to 75,000 points or $750 before. Those offers did not carry lifetime language, which limits some bonuses to one per person. Doctor of Credit says the current offer should not block a person from getting those bigger offers later.
What it means for travelers
Travelers who run a small business may use card points toward future trips. A higher welcome bonus can mean more points or cash for the same spending. The amount depends on the offer each person sees.
What to watch next
Check the offer shown to you on the American Express website, including its terms and spending rules, before you apply. Confirm the bonus amount and deadline with American Express directly.
How the story unfolded
- One Mile at a Time New Amex Blue Business Card Offers: As High As 50K Points Or $500 Cash Back
- Doctor of Credit [YMMV] Blue Business Cash/Plus $500/50,000 Offers
Read the original reporting
- Doctor of Credit – [YMMV] Blue Business Cash/Plus $500/50,000 Offers ↗
- One Mile at a Time – New Amex Blue Business Card Offers: As High As 50K Points Or $500 Cash Back ↗
- Upgraded Points – Earn as High as $500 or 50K Points With the Blue Business Cash or Blue Business Plus Card [Targeted] ↗
Quick questions
What is the news in short?
American Express is showing bonuses of up to $500 cash back or 50,000 points on its Blue Business Cash and Blue Business Plus cards. Not everyone will see them.
What does this mean for travelers?
Travelers who run a small business may use card points toward future trips. A higher welcome bonus can mean more points or cash for the same spending. The amount depends on the offer each person sees.
What happens next?
Check the offer shown to you on the American Express website, including its terms and spending rules, before you apply. Confirm the bonus amount and deadline with American Express directly.
Where does this information come from?
This brief is based on reporting from Doctor of Credit, One Mile at a Time and Upgraded Points. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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