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American Express® Business Gold Rewards Card Review
The Bottom Line
The American Express® Business Gold Rewards Card is an excellent choice for business owners who also travel seeking an entry-level card that offers a strong balance of generous travel benefits without excessive costs. With a relatively low annual fee, this card provides flexibility and a range of perks that make it stand out among other options.
Welcome Bonus
Earn a welcome bonus of up to 70,000 Membership Rewards® points in your first year
Annual Fee
$199
Interest Rates
21.99% - 29.99%* / N/A*
RECOMMENDED CREDIT SCORE
300Poor
693Fair
743⁎Good
790⁎Very Good
833⁎Excellent
Rewards
- 1x point per $1 spent on all purchases
- 10,000 points each quarter when you charge $20,000 in net purchases to your card
Insurance
Coverage
Mobile Device Insurance
$1,000
Flight Delay
$500Baggage Delay
$500
Hotel Burglary Insurance
$500
Lost or Stolen Baggage
$500
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
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Car Rental Damage & Theft
yes
Purchase Protection
90 days
Extended Warranty
1 year
Benefits
Details
Amex Experiences™
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Travel Credit
Book two or more consecutive nights at participating properties through The Hotel Collection with American Express Travel to receive a $100 credit for amenities or a complimentary room upgrade, if available.
Priority Travel
Enjoy premium benefits at the Toronto Pearson Airport, including access to the Pearson Priority Security Lane and discount on parking.
Eligibility
Credit Score
GoodAnnual Income
N/A
Welcome Bonus Details
- Earn a welcome bonus of up to 70,000 Membership Rewards® points in your first year.
- Earn 50,000 Membership Rewards® points after spending $7,500 in purchases within the first three months of Cardmembership.
- Plus, earn an additional 20,000 points after spending $30,000 on your Card in your first 12 months of Cardmembership.
- That’s up to $700 in statement credits to reinvest in your business.
Card Details
Interest Rates
Purchase APR
21.99% - 29.99%*
Cash Advance APR
N/A*
* This charge Card has both Due in Full and Flexible Payment Option balances. All Due in Full balances must be paid each month. Interest rate of 30% applies to each delinquent Due in Full charge. This rate is effective from the day account is opened. The Preferred rate of 21.99% applies to your Flexible Payment Option balance. If you have 2 separate Missed Payments in a 12 month period, the Flexible Payment Option rate for your account will be 25.99%. If you have 3 or more separate Missed Payments in a 12 month period, the Flexible Payment Option Rate will be 29.99%. These rates are effective from the day the Flexible Payment Option is first available on your account.
Fees
Annual Fee
$199
Additional Cards
$50
Eligibility
Minimum Individual Income
N/A
Minimum Household Income
N/A
Credit Score Estimate
Good
Type
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Flexible rewards
- Travel perks
Cons
- Foreign transaction fees
- Limited travel insurance
- Lower acceptance
Welcome Bonus History
Welcome offers move. Here is every offer we have recorded on this card — what it paid, and what you had to spend to get it — so you can see whether the one running today is actually a good one.
Current offer
70,000
Best ever trackedAug 2026 – now
70,000
Offers tracked
1
since Aug 14, 2026| Offer period | What the offer was | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
Aug 2026 – now Live | Earn a welcome bonus of up to 70,000 Membership Rewards® points in your first year See full terms | 70,000 | |
American Express® Business Gold Rewards Card
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