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Business Platinum Card from American Express review

4.8Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

The Business Platinum Card from American Express earns up to 1.25x on all purchases and carries a $799 annual fee. We estimate around $1914 in first-year value. Figures are illustrative — verify current terms with American Express.

At a glance

Annual fee
$799
Welcome bonus
~$1,914
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
AMEX
Rewards
points
Purchase APR
20.99%

Rewards & earn rates

All Purchases1.25x

Welcome offer: Up to ~$1,914 in first-year value.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Earns 1.25x on all purchases
  • Airport lounge access
  • Strong first-year value (~$1914)

Cons

  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee
  • High annual fee ($799)
  • American Express isn't as widely accepted as Visa or Mastercard

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • Lounge Access
  • NEXUS Rebate

Insurance

    Rates & fees

    Annual fee
    $799
    Purchase interest
    20.99%
    Cash advance
    22.99%
    Foreign transactions
    2.5%
    Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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