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Business Platinum Card from American Express

AMERICAN EXPRESS

For business spending

Business Platinum Card from American Express

7.4Canada Cards ScoreVery good

Welcome bonus

~$1000

Earn up to 50,000 Membership Rewards points

Annual fee $799Purchase APR 1st-year value +$201Verified 2026-06-13
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Why get this card

  • Big welcome bonus worth ~$1000
  • Earn 1.25x on all purchases

Pros

  • +Big welcome bonus worth about $1000

Cons

  • -Steep $799 annual fee
  • -No insurance coverages captured

Earn rates

  • all_purchases1.25x

    Earn 1.25 points for every $1 in Card purchases.

Welcome offer

Earn up to 50,000 Membership Rewards points

Est. cash value
~$1000
Bonus points
50,000
Minimum spend
$15,000
Spend window
90 days
Offer ends

Earn 50,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $15,000 on your Card within your first 3 months as a new Business Platinum Cardmember. Current or former Cardmembers with this Card are not eligible.

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Fees

Annual fee
$799
Additional card
$250
Foreign transaction fee

$799 annual fee. Additional Business Platinum Cards $250 annually each. Optional Employee Business Gold Cards $0 annually (up to a maximum).

Interest rates

Purchase APR
Cash advance APR
Balance transfer APR
Grace period
Rate effective date

Benefits & insurance

Lounge access
Insurance coverages

Redemption & eligibility

Reward currency
Membership Rewards points
Redemption options
Transfer partners
Min. personal income
Min. household income

How we scored it

7.4Very good
  • Everyday earn rateWeight 30

    1.25x on all_purchases (≈2.5¢/$)

  • Welcome valueWeight 25

    ~$1000 estimated

  • Annual-fee valueWeight 20

    $799 annual fee

  • Benefits depthWeight 15

    0 insurance coverages

  • Interest costWeight 10

    Rate not published

Our editorial rating, computed only from sourced figures. See the full methodology.

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Frequently asked

Is the Business Platinum Card from American Express worth it?
It carries a $799 annual fee and a welcome offer worth about $1000, for an estimated first-year value of +$201. Big welcome bonus worth ~$1000. Compare it against similar cards below before deciding.
What is the annual fee and interest rate on the Business Platinum Card from American Express?
The annual fee is $799. The purchase interest rate is — and the cash advance rate is —. These are sourced from American Express's official page.
What rewards does the Business Platinum Card from American Express earn?
It earns up to 1.25x on all purchases, in Membership Rewards points. See the full earn-rate breakdown above.

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Every figure on this page comes from American Express's own pages. Last checked 2026-06-13.

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