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At a glance

Rewards rates

5X
Earn 5X points on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com.
2X
Earn 2X points on purchases at U.S. construction material & hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers¹, as well as on each eligible purchase of $5,000 or more, up to $2 million of these purchases per Card account per calendar year. Purchases eligible for multiple additional point bonuses will only receive the highest eligible bonus. ¹Effective February 17, 2027, select merchants only. See terms.
1X
Earn 1X points on other eligible purchases.

Intro offer

As High As 300,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.

You may be eligible for as high as 300,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $20,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Learn more.

Ongoing purchases APR

17.99% - 28.74% Variable

Ongoing penalty APR

29.99% Variable

Annual fee

$895

Recommended credit

Good to Excellent

More details

  • As High As 300,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 300,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $20,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Learn more.
  • The American Express Global Lounge Collection® can provide an escape at the airport. With complimentary access to more than 1,550 airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, you have more airport lounge options than any other credit card company on the market as of 01/2026.

At a glance

Rewards rates

5X
Earn 5X points on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com.
2X
Earn 2X points on purchases at U.S. construction material & hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers¹, as well as on each eligible purchase of $5,000 or more, up to $2 million of these purchases per Card account per calendar year. Purchases eligible for multiple additional point bonuses will only receive the highest eligible bonus. ¹Effective February 17, 2027, select merchants only. See terms.
1X
Earn 1X points on other eligible purchases.

Intro offer

As High As 300,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.

You may be eligible for as high as 300,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $20,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Learn more.

Ongoing purchases APR

17.99% - 28.74% Variable

Ongoing penalty APR

29.99% Variable

Annual fee

$895

Recommended credit

Good to Excellent

More details

  • As High As 300,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 300,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $20,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Learn more.
  • The American Express Global Lounge Collection® can provide an escape at the airport. With complimentary access to more than 1,550 airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, you have more airport lounge options than any other credit card company on the market as of 01/2026.
  • See how you can unlock over $4,000 in business and travel value annually after meeting qualifying spend thresholds on the Business Platinum Card. Terms apply.
  • Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually for up to a total of $600 in statement credits per calendar year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings through American Express Travel® using the Business Platinum Card®. The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay. Effective January 1, 2027, Fine Hotels + Resorts® bookings will require a minimum two-night stay to be eligible for the $600 Hotel Credit.
  • No Preset Spending Limit: The spending limit on the Business Platinum Card is flexible, so unlike a traditional credit card with a set limit, the amount you can spend adapts based on factors such as your purchase, payment and credit history.
  • Make the Business Platinum Card® work even harder for you. Hilton for Business members get up to $200 back per calendar year when you make an eligible purchase at Hilton properties across the globe. Gift cards are not an eligible purchase. Benefit enrollment required.
  • Fly like a pro with a $200 Airline Fee Credit. Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.
  • Use the Business Platinum Card and get up to $219 back per calendar year on your CLEAR+ Membership (subject to auto-renewal).
  • Maximize your time away with Fine Hotels + Resorts through Amex Travel™.
  • Enroll and get up to $150 in statement credits on U.S purchases directly with Dell Technologies on the Business Platinum Card and an additional $1,000 statement credit after you spend $5,000 or more on that same Card per calendar year.
  • Enroll and get up to $300 in statement credits per calendar year on U.S. purchases of ChatGPT Business* on the Business Platinum Card. *Subject to auto-renewal.
  • Enroll and get a $250 statement credit after you spend $600 or more on U.S. purchases directly with Adobe per calendar year on the Business Platinum Card.
  • Get up to $90 in statement credits quarterly for purchases with Indeed on the Business Platinum Card. That’s up to $360 back per year. Enrollment required.
  • Get up to $10 in statement credits per month for wireless telephone service purchases made directly with a wireless provider in the U.S. on the Business Platinum Card. That’s up to $120 back per year. Enrollment required. Effective February 17, 2027, select merchants only. See terms.
  • 2X points on purchases at U.S. construction material & hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers¹, as well as on each eligible purchase of $5,000 or more, up to $2 million of these purchases per Card account per calendar year. Purchases eligible for multiple additional point bonuses will only receive the highest eligible bonus. ¹Effective February 17, 2027, select merchants only. See terms.
  • 5X points on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com
  • NEW: With the Business Platinum Card® , you receive a complimentary American Express® ZO Membership from Tishman Speyer. Enjoy access to premium ZO Clubhouses and Lounges in select U.S. cities. Plus, get 4 complimentary day passes per month at U.S. Studio spaces and up to $500 in statement credits each calendar year when you use the Business Platinum Card® for event space bookings and/or a Dining Club membership.
  • 1X points on other eligible purchases
  • Apply to know if you’re approved with no personal or business credit score impact. If you are approved and choose to accept the Card, your personal and business credit scores may be impacted
  • Terms Apply.
at American Express's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.

Our take

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Overview

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express continues its long-standing streak as one of the most valuable cards on the market for frequent business travelers. The Amex Business Platinum card offers perks like automatic Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy Gold elite status (enrollment required) and statement credits that can be used toward business-specific purchases. (Partner offer)

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Pros

  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Offers easy to use business-specific statement credits
  • Earns valuable and transferable Membership Rewards points

Cons

  • $895 annual fee

Who is this card good for?

Business owners and managers who regularly travel for work and can easily use a majority of this card’s travel and business statement credits and perks.

Earning rewards

The Amex Business Platinum card earns 5 points per dollar spent on flights and prepaid hotels booked via American Express Travel®, 2 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases in specific business categories or on purchases of $5,000+. All other eligible purchases made using this card earn 1 point per dollar spent.

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As High As 300,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.

You may be eligible for as high as 300,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $20,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Learn more.

at American Express's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
  • Rewards Rates

    1 - 5X points

  • Annual Fee

    $895

  • Regular APR

    17.99% - 28.74% Variable

  • Recommended Credit

    Good to Excellent

at American Express's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
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The Business Platinum Card® from American ExpressThe Business Platinum Card® from American Express
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