Amex Blue Business Plus
- Annual fee
- None
- Earns
- Amex Membership Rewards points
- Point value
- 2 CPP
Welcome offer
Earn 50,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 in 3 months
≈ $1,000 at 2 CPP
Earning rates
| Category | Earns | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | 2x | 4% |
| Dining | 2x | 4% |
| Groceries | 2x | 4% |
| Gas | 2x | 4% |
| Everything else | 2x | 4% |
Return is what each $1 of spend is worth with points valued at 2 CPP.
Transfer partners for Amex Membership Rewards points
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| AeroMexico | 1:1.6 | 2-12 days |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| ANA | 1:1 | 2-3 days |
| Avianca Airlines | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| British Airways | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| Cathay Pacific | 5:4 | 1-7 days |
| Choice | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| Delta | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| Emirates | 5:4 | Almost Instant |
| Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| Hilton Honors | 1:2 | Up to 24 hours |
| Iberia | 1:1 | 1-3 days |
| JetBlue | 1:0.8 | Almost Instant |
| LHF Leaders Club | 4:1 | Almost Instant |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1:1 | Almost instant |
| Qantas Airways | 1:1 | Almost instant |
| Qatar Airways | 1:1 | Almost instant |
| Singapore Airlines | 1:1 | 1-2 days |
| Virgin Atlantic | 1:1 | 1-2 days |
Application rules
Once per lifetime
You may not get the Blue Business Plus's welcome bonus if you have or have had it before. Amex can also withhold the bonus based on your history with Amex and how many cards you've opened and closed, and it tells you before it processes your application, so you can withdraw.
1 in 5 rule
Amex usually approves no more than one of its credit cards every five days. Cards with no preset spending limit, like the Platinum and Gold, don't count.
2 in 90 velocity
Amex usually approves no more than two of its credit cards in any 90-day period. Cards with no preset spending limit don't count.
Amex credit card limit
Amex usually lets you hold up to five of its credit cards at once, personal and business combined. Cards with no preset spending limit don't count toward that limit.
About the Amex Blue Business Plus
The Amex Blue Business Plus is a business American Express card from Amex with no annual fee that earns Amex Membership Rewards points. The current welcome offer: earn 50,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 in 3 months. Points transfer to 20 airline and hotel partners, including Aer Lingus, AeroMexico and Air Canada Aeroplan. AwardHack values Amex Membership Rewards points at 2 CPP.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Amex Blue Business Plus annual fee?
The Amex Blue Business Plus has no annual fee.
What is the Amex Blue Business Plus welcome bonus?
Earn 50,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 in 3 months. AwardHack values that at about $1,000.
Does the Amex Blue Business Plus include airport lounge access?
No, the Amex Blue Business Plus doesn't include airport lounge access.
Where can I transfer Amex Membership Rewards points?
To 20 partners: Aer Lingus (1:1), AeroMexico (1:1.6), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), ANA (1:1), Avianca Airlines (1:1), British Airways (1:1), Cathay Pacific (5:4), Choice (1:1), Delta (1:1), Emirates (5:4), Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM (1:1), Hilton Honors (1:2), Iberia (1:1), JetBlue (1:0.8), LHF Leaders Club (4:1), Marriott Bonvoy (1:1), Qantas Airways (1:1), Qatar Airways (1:1), Singapore Airlines (1:1) and Virgin Atlantic (1:1).
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