Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: $250
  • +Purchase protection included
  • +No annual fee

Cons

Our Review

Boost Every Business Dollar with the American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card

  • 2% cash back on all eligible purchases up to $50,000 per calendar year, then 1%
  • $250 statement credit after $3,000 in purchases within the first 3 months
  • 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months
  • No annual fee
  • Expanded Buying Power lets you exceed your credit limit when you need extra spending flexibility
  • Up to 99 employee cards at no additional cost, each with customizable spending controls
  • 2.7% foreign transaction fee

Whether you’re stocking inventory, covering travel expenses or managing variable monthly costs, the Blue Business Cash™ Card delivers straightforward rewards and flexible credit. Earn automatic statement credits each month—no redemption hassles—and enjoy the security and convenience of AmEx’s digital tools and 24/7 support. Tailor employee access with individual limits, then tap into Expanded Buying Power to handle growth spurts without missing a beat.

Terms apply. Cash back cap applies after $50,000 annual spend. Statement credit bonus and intro APR require minimum spend. Foreign transaction fee: 2.7%. See American Express for complete details.

Rewards

All Spending

2x

Cash Back pts per dollar

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See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.50¢
Groceries2x
$700/mo
Gas & EV2x
$200/mo
Transit2x
$100/mo
Restaurants2x
$300/mo
Pharmacy2x
$50/mo
Travel2x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments2x
$250/mo
Telecom2x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming2x
$100/mo
Office supplies2x
$0/mo
All other spending2x
$500/mo

Points Earned

60,000

Cash Back/yr

Estimated Value

$600

After Fees

+$600

1st Year Value

$603

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 2x16,800 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 2x4,800 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 2x2,400 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 2x7,200 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 2x1,200 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 2x3,600 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 2x6,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 2x3,600 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 2x2,400 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 2x12,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year2x
Total points earned60,000 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$600

Additional Benefits

Global Assist Hotline: available 24/7 for coordination and assistance with services such as lost passport replacement assistance, translation services, missing luggage assistance and emergency legal and medical referrals while traveling more than 100 miles from home; the coordination and assistance services are offered at no additional charge, but Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers (Global Assist Hotline Benefit Guide). Expanded Buying Power: the option to spend above your credit limit. Employee Blue Business Cash® Cards, Connect to QuickBooks®, Account Manager, Year-End Summary, Online Statements and Vendor Pay by BILL. Travel benefits: Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance; Global Assist® Hotline — 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home.

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Up to $1,000 / 90 days

Extended Warranty

+1 years

Auto Rental Collision (secondary)

Up to $50,000 / 30 days

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Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • Earn a $250 statement credit after you make $3,000 in purchases on your Card in your first 3 months.
  • 0.0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months from the date of account opening, then a variable rate, 17.49% – 27.49%, based on your creditworthiness and other factors as determined at the time of account opening. APRs will not exceed 29.99%
  • Earn 2% cash back on all eligible purchases on up to $50,000 per calendar year, then 1%. Cash back earned is automatically credited to your statement.
  • From workflow to inventory to floor plans, your business is constantly changing. That’s why you’ve got the power to spend beyond your credit limit with Expanded Buying Power.
  • The amount you can spend above your credit limit is flexible, so it adapts with your use of the Card, your payment history, credit record, financial resources known to us, and other factors. Just remember, the amount you can spend with Expanded Buying Power is not unlimited.
  • No Annual Fee
  • Terms Apply

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