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Amex refreshes corporate cards with more perks for business travelers

Liz Hund
Liz Hund
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As a writer here at TPG, Liz covers everything from the daily news and deals to deeper guides and special projects. She also works closely with the social team, so you’ll probably catch her (or her photos) on @thepointsguy's Instagram. Liz has had a passion for travel her entire life — she’s visited 40 out of 50 states, took her first solo Europe trip at 17 and is always on the lookout for her next adventure.
Oct. 17, 2019
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Amex refreshes corporate cards with more perks for business travelers
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American Express has refreshed its corporate card program to further meet the growing and ever-changing needs of businesses and their employees. All three Amex corporate cards — the American Express Corporate Green Card, the American Express Corporate Gold Card and the American Express Corporate Platinum Card® — got a facelift.

Among the changes are benefits aimed at making business travel more efficient and rewarding. Corporate card holders can now enjoy the following perks while traveling for business:

Uber — Available in December

  • Double Uber Rewards points on all rides booked with any of the three corporate cards
  • Priority pickups at most U.S. airports with the Corporate Platinum and Gold card
  • Ability to request highly-rated drivers when available with the Corporate Platinum Card

Clear — Available in November

  • $179 in statement credit for Corporate Platinum cardholders
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Hilton Honors — Available in November

  • Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold elite status for Corporate Platinum cardholders
  • Complimentary Hilton Honors Silver elite status for Corporate Gold and Green cardholders
  • More perks and bonuses towards personal travel when corporate cardholders enroll in the Amex-Hilton benefit and stay at Hilton

Amex has also announced that the corporate cards will now be available to start-up businesses, but it is currently by invitation only. This is great news for startups trying to grow their business, because the same benefits bigger businesses receive from Amex will apply to them as well. This includes higher spend capacity, no founder liability and fast approval among many other perks and protections.

The best part about Amex corporate cards is that they make business spending rewarding both professionally and personally.

Related: How to know when it's time to switch to a corporate card

With Amex corporate cards, your business has the option to either pool the American Express Membership Rewards points earned, or you can reward your employees by allowing them to keep the points for themselves. Regardless of which option you choose, it's better than using a card that doesn't reward you or your business because you never want to leave points on the table.

Are you or someone you know a small business owner or leader? Join our newest community, The Points Guy Small Biz Facebook Group, a group created to help educate and connect small-business owners with a passion for award travel. The community is dedicated to educating small-business owners on how to turn monthly expenses into cash back, points or miles.

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