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November 2, 2023

2 shades of Blue (business cards)

by Nick Ewen, Editor-in-chief

Many business cards feature valuable perks and lucrative bonuses — but they often incur hefty annual fees.

But last month, American Express launched rare welcome offers on two of its terrific no-annual-fee cards:

The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express (see rates and fees): Earn 15,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases in the first three months of card membership.
The American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card (see rates and fees): Earn $250 cash back via statement credit after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.

Beyond the bonuses, the Blue Business Plus earns 2 Membership Rewards points per dollar on the first $50,000 you spend in a calendar year (then 1 point per dollar). Meanwhile, the Blue Business Cash offers 2% back on the first $50,000 you spend each year (then 1%).

Two percent back on a no-annual-fee business card is impressive, but it’s the Blue Business Plus that can really amplify your rewards.

Fifty thousand dollars in spending would get you 100,000 points per year (worth $2,000 based on TPG’s valuations), and that’s not even including the welcome bonus or other bonus points you can earn through Amex Offers — like the current one on Amazon purchases.

This card plays a major role in my earning strategy since I almost always prioritize transferable rewards over others.

However, the Blue Business Cash is also a great option for enterprises that want simplicity — especially since the rewards you earn are automatically credited to your account.

And you may qualify for a business card without even knowing it.

Check out more information with the following articles:

Happy travels,

Nick

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