American Express · Amex
Blue Business Cash
Annual Fee
$0
Sign-Up Bonus
$250
Spend $3,000 in 3mo
Terms apply.
Base Rate
1x
on everything
Best For
Simple 2% cash back on all business spending
Sign-Up Bonus
Bonus: 250 cash
Details: $250 statement credit after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Requirement: Spend $3,000 in 3 months
Estimated value: $250Terms apply.
Reward Categories
2% cash back on all eligible purchases up to $50,000/yr, then 1%
Cap: $50,000/yr
Key Benefits
Spend above your credit limit (Amex determines how much)
Add up to 99 employee cards at no cost
Covers eligible purchases against damage/theft for 90 days
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + No annual fee
- + 2% on everything up to $50k/yr — simple and strong
- + No category tracking
- + Employee cards free
- + Expanded buying power for larger purchases
Cons
- - Drops to 1% after $50k/yr
- - 2% lower than specialized category cards
- - No transfer partners (cash back only)
- - Requires Amex acceptance (less universal than Visa)
Rates and fees may vary.See current rates, fees, and terms on American Express's site
Recommended credit score: 670+
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