If you’re considering applying for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, now could be a great time.
New cardmembers can earn:
- 150,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $20,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership; plus
- A $500 statement after spending $2,500 on qualifying flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel within the first three months of card membership.
150,000 points has been the regular offer for a while now, so earning a nice statement credit is the cherry on top. This offer ends on June 30.
Apply here: The Business Platinum Card from American Express
Although its $695 annual fee (see rates and fees) may sound hefty, there are still plenty of reasons this business card is worth considering.
Here’s what you need to know about the current offer on the Amex Business Platinum.
Current Amex Business Platinum welcome offer
New Business Platinum applicants can earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $20,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership.
Plus, they’ll receive a $500 statement credit after spending $2,500 on qualifying flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel within the first three months of card membership.
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This offer ends on June 30.
To earn the $500 statement credit, you can buy flights across any number of airlines (it doesn’t have to be just one). The bookings can be made either directly with the airline or through Amex Travel. Note that you must meet the $2,500 minimum spending requirement for airfare purchases within three months of being approved for the card.
Based on our April 2025 valuations, the 150,000 Membership Rewards points and $500 statement credit are worth a whopping $3,500 together. However, you may get even more value if you redeem your Amex Membership Rewards points for high-value redemptions. For some examples, check out our favorite ways to use Amex Membership Rewards points.
To earn the full 150,000-point bonus and statement credit, your business must spend a lot on the card quickly and purchase airline tickets. With its hefty initial required spending and statement credits (which we’ll talk about below), this card is targeted toward businesses with multiple employees and fairly significant expenses.
The $500 statement credit could be even more lucrative if paired with an Amex Offer providing additional cash back or bonus Membership Rewards points for airfare purchases.
Related: 9 things to do when you get the Amex Business Platinum Card
Key Business Platinum card benefits
Here’s a snapshot of the notable statement credits on the Amex Business Platinum:
| Credit | Annual amount |
How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Dell^ | Up to $400 per calendar year | Up to $200 biannually for all U.S. Dell purchases |
| Indeed | Up to $360 per calendar year | Up to $90 quarterly on all Indeed hiring and recruiting products and services to post open positions and find talent |
| Hilton | Up to $200 per calendar year | Up to $50 quarterly on eligible purchases made directly with a Hilton portfolio property. Hilton for Business program membership is required. |
| Adobe^ | Up to $150 per calendar year | Up to $150 annually on select annual purchases, including Adobe Creative Cloud and Acrobat Pro |
| Wireless telephone services | Up to $120 per calendar year | Up to $10 in monthly statement credits for purchases made directly from any U.S. wireless telephone provider |
| Clear Plus | Up to $199 per calendar year | Up to $199 annually for a annual Clear membership for expedited airport security |
| Airline fee | Up to $200 per calendar year | Up to $200 annually for incidental charges with an airline of your choice |
| Global Entry or TSA PreCheck | Up to $120 | Statement credits for Global Entry every four years ($120) or TSA PreCheck every 4½ years (up to $85) |
Enrollment is required in advance for select benefits and auto-renewal applies to some credits. Terms apply.
^The Dell and Adobe credits will change on July 1. They’ll become more generous — but require more spending to receive the credits.
In total, the Business Platinum offers over $1,500 in statement credits that you could potentially maximize. However, some cardmembers will not be able to fully utilize them all.
Note that the card’s annual fee is the same as The Platinum Card® from American Express, which also incurs an annual fee of $695 (see rates and fees).
Related: Amex Platinum vs. Business Platinum
However, a notable difference between the personal and business versions of the card involves the bonus categories. Amex Business Platinum cardmembers earn 1.5 points per dollar on up to $2 million in eligible purchases in the U.S. per calendar year with:
- U.S. Cloud service providers
- U.S. Construction materials and hardware suppliers
- U.S. Electronic goods retailers
- Eligible purchases of $5,000 or more
- U.S. Shipping providers
- U.S. Software
Cardmembers also earn points on other purchases at the following rates:
- 5 points per dollar spent on flights and prepaid hotels booked through Amex Travel
- 1 point per dollar on other eligible purchases
Who is eligible for the Amex Business Platinum welcome offer?
This Amex Business Platinum welcome offer carries Amex’s standard language regarding welcome offer eligibility:
“Welcome offer not available to applicants who have or have had this Card. We may also consider the number of American Express Cards you have opened and closed as well as other factors in making a decision on your welcome offer eligibility.”
The personal and business versions of the Amex Platinum are considered different products. So even if you currently have the Amex Platinum, the issuer’s one-bonus-per-card-per-lifetime rule won’t prevent you from earning the business card’s bonus.
Likewise, you may be eligible to earn a welcome offer on the Amex Business Platinum even if you already have another Amex business card, such as the American Express® Business Gold Card.
However, Amex may not give you a welcome offer based on the number of American Express cards you have opened and closed, as well as other factors. So, look out for any messages or pop-ups while you apply. Amex’s welcome bonus qualification tool should notify you if you aren’t eligible for the welcome bonus and allow you to withdraw your application.
Related: What credit score do you need for the Amex Business Platinum Card?
Additional Business Platinum benefits
The welcome offer and statement credits are only part of the Amex Business Platinum’s appeal. After all, the Business Platinum also confers many other excellent ongoing perks, including:
* Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.
** Eligibility and benefit levels vary by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
Bottom line
The Business Platinum Card from American Express has an array of credits and benefits, but one of the main reasons to consider the card is its juicy welcome offer, which ends on June 30. Not a bad start for a small business and you can also begin taking advantage of its many value-added benefits.
To learn more, read our full review of the Amex Business Platinum.
Apply here: The Business Platinum Card from American Express
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