Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: 15,000 points
  • +Purchase protection included

Cons

  • Foreign Transaction Fee (2.7%)

Our Review

Empower Your Business with the American Express Business Green Rewards Card

  • 15,000 Membership Rewards® points after $3,000 in purchases within the first 3 months
  • 2X points on eligible purchases at amextravel.com
  • 1X point on all other purchases
  • No preset spending limit for flexible purchasing power
  • Pay Over Time option on qualifying charges
  • $95 annual fee

Tailored for small‑business owners and side hustlers, this card turns travel and everyday expenses into valuable Membership Rewards® points you can transfer to leading airlines and hotels or redeem for statement credits. Choose to pay balances in full each month or carry qualifying charges over time, and enjoy the adaptability of a card that grows with your business needs.

Terms apply. Welcome bonus requires $3,000 spend in 3 months. Pay Over Time and Pay In Full options subject to eligibility. Foreign transaction fee: 2.7%. See issuer for full 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

+$205

1st Year Value

$355

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

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). No Preset Spending Limit; Pay Over Time; Employee Business Expense Cards at $0 annual fee; Connect to QuickBooks®; Vendor Pay by BILL; Account Manager; Year-End Summary; Amex Offers. Travel benefits: Membership Rewards® Pay With Points; Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance; Baggage Insurance Plan; Global Assist® Hotline.

Travel Insurance

Lost Baggage

Up to $1,250

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Up to $1,000 / 90 days

Extended Warranty

+1 years

Auto Rental Collision (secondary)

Up to $50,000 / 30 days

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $95
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    2.7%

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