Advertiser & Editorial Disclosure

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express

Welcome Offer: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership. 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com, and 1X points for each dollar you spend on eligible purchases. Earn 1.5X points (that’s an extra half point per dollar) on each eligible purchase at US construction material, hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers, and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more, on up to $2 million per Card Account per calendar year. Purchases eligible for multiple additional point bonuses will only receive the highest eligible bonus. Unlock over $1,000 in statement credits on select purchases, including tech, recruiting and wireless in the first year of membership with the Business Platinum Card®. Enrollment required. See how you can unlock over $1,000 annually in credits on select purchases with the Business Platinum Card®, here. $200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees are charged by the airline to the Card. $199 CLEAR® Plus Credit: Use your card and get up to $199 in statement credits per calendar year on your CLEAR® Plus Membership (subject to auto-renewal) when you use the Business Platinum Card®. The American Express Global Lounge Collection® can provide an escape at the airport. With complimentary access to more than 1,400 airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, you have more airport lounge options than any other credit card issuer on the market as of 03/2023. $695 Annual Fee. Terms Apply.

Nav's Verdict

Cost
80% Complete
HighLow
Effort to Apply
20% Complete
DifficultEasy
Card Perks
80% Complete
PoorGood
Features
70% Complete
PoorGood

9/10

Bottom Line

A premium card for the frequent business traveler who wants to take advantage of their card's benefits. Receive elite status membership and premium travel perks.

Pros

Access to multiple airport business lounges, $200 annual airline fee credits, elite status with hotel and rental car programs, and strong purchase protection policies. This card also earns points in Amex’s excellent Membership Rewards program.

Cons

This card has a steep annual fee.

Rates and Fees
Intro APR
N/A
Purchase APR
18.99% - 27.99% Variable
Annual Fee
$695
Welcome Offer
Welcome Offer: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership.
Rewards Rate
5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com and 1X points for each dollar you spend on eligible purchases.
Foreign Transaction Fee
None

Reviews

Reviews Disclosure: The responses below are not provided or commissioned by the credit card, financing and service companies that appear on this site. Responses have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by the credit card, financing and service companies and it is not their responsibility to ensure all posts and/or questions are answered.