Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: 200,000 points
  • +Purchase protection included
  • +No foreign transaction fees

Cons

  • High annual fee ($375/yr)
  • No lounge access

Our Review

Unlock Customized Rewards with the American Express Business Gold Card

  • 100,000 Membership Rewards® points after $15,000 in purchases within the first 3 months
  • 4X points on your top two spend categories each billing cycle—from advertising and U.S. software to gas stations, restaurants, transit and wireless—on up to $150,000 in combined purchases per year
  • 1X point on all other purchases
  • $20 statement credits each month for eligible U.S. spending at FedEx, Grubhub and office supply stores (up to $240 per year)
  • $12.95 monthly credit for Walmart+ membership (enrollment required)
  • $375 annual fee

Perfect for businesses that want to tailor rewards to their most essential expenses, this card adapts each month to where you spend most, maximizing your point-earning potential. Enjoy flexible buying power, Pay Over Time options and intuitive expense management in the American Express app.

Terms apply. Bonus points and statement credits require enrollment and qualifying purchases. 4X points cap of $150,000 combined spend per calendar year then 1X. See terms for details.

Rewards

All Spending

1x

American Express Membership Rewards pts per dollar

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

¢/ point
0.50¢
Groceries1x
$700/mo
Gas & EV1x
$200/mo
Transit1x
$100/mo
Restaurants1x
$300/mo
Pharmacy1x
$50/mo
Travel1x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments1x
$250/mo
Telecom1x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming1x
$100/mo
Office supplies1x
$0/mo
All other spending1x
$500/mo

Points Earned

30,000

American Express Membership Rewards/yr

Estimated Value

$300

After Fees

$-75

1st Year Value

$1,925

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 1x8,400 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 1x2,400 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 1x3,600 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1x600 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1x3,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1x6,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1x
Total points earned30,000 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$300

Perks & Benefits

Travel Credits

Included

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). $240 Flexible Business Credit (FedEx, Grubhub and office supply stores, enrollment required); $300 ChatGPT Business Credit; $150 Squarespace Credit; $155 Walmart+ Credit; Cell Phone Protection up to $800 per claim ($50 deductible); No Preset Spending Limit; Pay Over Time. Travel benefits: No Foreign Transaction Fees; The Hotel Collection; Global Assist® Hotline; Baggage Insurance Plan; Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance; Trip Delay Insurance (covered delays over 12 hours, up to $300 per trip, maximum 2 claims per 12 consecutive month period). Travel credits: The Hotel Collection: a $100 credit towards eligible charges plus a room upgrade upon arrival when available, on a minimum two-night stay booked through AmexTravel.com.

Travel Insurance

Lost Baggage

Up to $1,250

Flight Delay

Up to $300

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Up to $1,000 / 90 days

Extended Warranty

+1 years

Mobile Device

Up to $800

Auto Rental Collision (secondary)

Up to $50,000 / 30 days

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $375
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    0%

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • Welcome Offer: Earn 100,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Gold Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership.*
  • 0% Intro APR ¤ for 6 months from the date of account opening on purchases eligible for Pay Over Time, then a 18.49% to 29.24% variable APR.*
  • Earn 4X Membership Rewards points on the top two eligible categories where your business spends the most each month from 6 eligible categories. While your top 2 categories may change, you will earn 4X points on the first $150,000 in combined purchases from these categories each calendar year (then 1X thereafter). Only the top 2 categories each billing cycle will count towards the $150,000 cap.*
  • Earn 3X Membership Rewards points on flights and prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com using your Business Gold Card.*
  • Earn up to $20 in statement credits monthly after you use the Business Gold Card for eligible U.S. purchases at FedEx, Grubhub, and Office Supply Stores. This can be an annual savings of up to $240. Enrollment required.*
  • Get up to a $12.95** statement credit back each month after you pay for a monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) with your Business Gold Card. **Up to $12.95 plus applicable taxes on one membership fee.*
  • The Business Gold Card comes in three metal designs: Gold, Rose Gold and White Gold. Make your selection when you apply on Americanexpress.com.
  • *Terms Apply

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