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The American Express Business Card

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The American Express Business Card offers premium business benefits including a rewards program and no pre-determined spending limit.

The American Express Business charge card has a $109 annual fee and gives you the option of earning rewards for your eligible business spending.

1.5

Reward points

Per $ spent

$109 p.a.

Annual fee

51 days

Interest free period

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Details

Product NameAmerican Express Business Card
Rewards programMembership Rewards Ascent
Purchase rateN/A
Annual fee$109
Interest-free period51 days
Card typeAmerican Express
Foreign currency conversion fee3%
Available to temporary residentsNo
Joint applicationNo

Pros

  • No pre-set spending limit and up to 51 days extended cash flow
  • Offers a generous optional rewards program
  • Ability to add up to 99 Employee Cards
  • Provides complimentary travel-related policies

Cons

  • Charges an additional $80 per year to enrol in the rewards program
Rewards programMembership Rewards Ascent
Rewards points per $ spent1.5
Rewards points capUncapped
Annual fee$109
Minimum monthly repayment100% of the closing balance outstanding
Foreign currency conversion fee3%
Additional cardholder fee$79
Number of additional cardholders99
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Expert review

This charge card from American Express gives you the flexibility of 51 days of cash flow for your business spending. While it offers additional cards for employees, there is a yearly cost of $79 per card.

How to apply

You can apply for the American Express Business Card online in around 10 minutes. Before you get started, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and have all the required information on hand.

Eligibility criteria

  • Business Revenue. Your annual business revenue must be at least $75,000.
  • Valid ABN. This charge card requires your business to have a valid ABN and be registered for GST.
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Card benefits

  • Rewards program. For a $80 annual Membership Rewards fee you can earn 1.5 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent on eligible purchases, as well 1 point per $1 spent with government bodies. You can redeem points for account credit, travel, frequent flyer points, gift cards and other retail items available through the Membership Rewards program.
  • Frequent flyer benefits and points transfer. Transfer your rewards points to 9 different airline rewards program partners including Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest and Air New Zealand Airpoints.

Rates & fees

  • Annual fee. This charge card has an annual fee of $109 p.a.
  • Additional cardholders. You can add up to 99 Employee Cards for an additional annual fee of $79 per card.
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2 Comments

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    John
    February 12, 2015

    I have purchased return tickets Sydney to Denpasar for my wife using my American Express Card (Diamond Awards). Is my wife covered by complimentary Amex travel insurance?

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      Jonathan
      February 13, 2015

      Hi John, thanks for your inquiry!

      Sorry I’m not sure which American Express credit card you’re referring to, was it a Platinum card?
      For more information on American Express Complimentary Travel insurance and which cards are included and their inclusions please see this page.

      Cheers,

      Jonathan

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