American Express

American Express Business Gold

200,000 points
~$2,400 value

Sign-Up Bonus

Bonus
200,000 points
Estimated Value
$2,400
Spend Required
$15,000
Timeframe
3 months

Bonus History

No bonus changes detected yet. Current bonus: 200,000 points (~$2,400).

Earning Rates

Base Rate
1x on all purchases
Bonus Categories
4x on top 2 categories each month (up to $150k/yr)Categories: airfare, advertising, gas, shipping, computing, restaurants

Card Benefits

  • Flexible payment options
  • Expense management tools
  • Transfer to 20+ airline/hotel partners
  • No foreign transaction fees

Why Consider the American Express Business Gold

The American Express Business Gold from American Express offers a 200,000 points sign-up bonus worth approximately $2,400. You need to spend $15,000 in 3 months, which requires planning but is achievable with regular expenses.

As a business card, the American Express Business Gold does not report to personal credit bureaus (for most issuers) and does not count toward Chase's 5/24 limit — though you must be under 5/24 to be approved. You do not need an LLC to apply — sole proprietors with any side income qualify.

Beyond the sign-up bonus, the card earns 4x on top 2 categories each month (up to $150k/yr), Categories: airfare, advertising, gas, shipping, computing, restaurants on top of 1x on all purchases. Membership Rewards points transfer to 15+ airline and hotel partners, often yielding 1.5-2 cents per point.

The $375 annual fee is offset by the card's perks and credits — evaluate which benefits you'd naturally use. The card requires good credit (670+).

American Express Application Rules

Once per lifetime rule on welcome bonuses

Annual Fee$375
Networkamex
Rewards TypeMembership Rewards
Credit Neededgood
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