{"id":15128,"date":"2017-05-27T03:05:20","date_gmt":"2017-05-27T07:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=15128"},"modified":"2026-04-23T07:13:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:13:55","slug":"new-amex-blue-business-plus-earns-2x-points-50kyear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-blue-business-plus-50k\/","title":{"rendered":"Amex Blue Business Plus Earns 2x Points Up to 50k\/Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"remark\"><em>Eligibility is limited for the Amex Offers discussed in this post. Enrollment is required in the Amex Offers section of your account before redeeming.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: This post is from the original announcement of <a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/AmexBlueBizPlus\">The Blue Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card from American Express<\/a>. Check out AwardWallet's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/blue-business-plus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Blue Business Plus Card<\/a> here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Without the typical publicity surrounding credit card launches, Amex has quietly released one of the most exciting rewards cards of 2017, <a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/AmexBlueBizPlus\">The Blue Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card from American Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A no-annual-fee business credit card that earns 2X points on everyday business purchases. 2X applies to the first $50,000 in purchases per year, 1 point per dollar thereafter, making it <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-everyday-credit-card\/\">one of the go-to credit cards for non-bonus spending<\/a>!  (<a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/bluebusinessplus-credit-card\/42732-9-0?rwdFlag=rwd\/?rwdFlag=rwd#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028098\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">The Blue Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card from American Express<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CardArt-TheBlueBusinessPlusCreditCardfromAmericanExpress-1.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"The Blue Business\u00ae Plus Credit Card from American Express\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='The Blue Business\u00ae Plus Credit Card from American Express' data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheBlueBusinessPlusCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/bluebusinessplus-credit-card\/42732-9-0?rwdFlag=rwd\/?rwdFlag=rwd#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer:<\/strong>\r\nEarn 15,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within your first 3 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">The Blue Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card from American Express<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer:<\/strong>\r\nEarn 15,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within your first 3 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>No annual fee<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a class=\"active\" href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The best credit card for non-bonus business expenses. Earn 2X Membership Rewards points on every $1 spent up to $50,000 per year, then 1X. Points can be transferred to travel partners without needing any other cards, making it a strong choice for businesses seeking flexibility and value on everyday purchases.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl active\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards&#xAE; points after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within your first 3 months of Card Membership.<\/li><li>0.0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months from the date of account opening, then a variable rate, 16.74% - 28.49%, based on your creditworthiness and other factors at account opening. APR will not exceed 29.99%<\/li><li>Earn 2X points on everyday business purchases such as office supplies or client dinners. 2X applies to the first $50,000 in purchases per year, 1 point per dollar thereafter. Terms and limitations apply.<\/li><li>You've got the power to spend above your credit limit* with Expanded Buying Power. *The amount you can spend above your credit limit is flexible, so it adapts with your use of the Card, your payment history, credit record, financial resources known to us, and other factors. Just remember, the amount you can spend with Expanded Buying Power is not unlimited.<\/li><li>No Annual Fee<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>Earn 2X points on everyday business purchases such as office supplies or client dinners. 2X applies to the first $50,000 in purchases per year, 1 point per dollar thereafter. Terms and limitations apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/AmexBlueBizPlus\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-15b009cd64#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<p>Unlike The Blue for Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card from American Express it replaces, the <a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/AmexBlueBizPlus\">Blue Business Plus<\/a> earns full Membership Rewards points like those earned on the Gold and Platinum business cards, which you can <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/best-amex-transfer-partners\/\">transfer to Amex\u2019s stellar list of transfer partners<\/a> for big value travel.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earn_2x_Membership_Rewards_Points_on_All_Purchases_up_to_50K_Each_Year\">Earn 2x Membership Rewards Points on All Purchases up to $50K Each Year<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The highlight of the <a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/AmexBlueBizPlus\">Blue Business Plus<\/a> is earning 2X points on everyday business purchases.<\/p>\n<p>With no category bonuses or monthly\/quarterly rotating categories to keep on top of and no annual fee, the <a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/AmexBlueBizPlus\">Blue Business Plus<\/a> is the only no annual fee business card offering 2x points on all purchases and an essential new card to add to your wallet.<\/p>\n<p>You can take advantage of the big savings provided by the Amex Offers program when you hold the <a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/AmexBlueBizPlus\">Blue Business Plus<\/a>, and in addition to earning 2x Membership Rewards points on everyday spending, you\u2019ll also have access to Amex's <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-credit-cards-to-pay-for-advertising\/\">Do More Business<\/a> program which provides up to 25% cashback at vendors including Staples, FedEx, and Dell.<\/p>\n<p>The card earns full Membership Rewards points which you can transfer to travel partners which include <a href=\"\/airlines\/best-singapore-krisflyer-awards\/\">Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer<\/a>, <a href=\"\/airlines\/air-canada-aeroplan\/award-stopover-open-jaw\/\">Aeroplan<\/a>, <a href=\"\/airlines\/flying-blue\/best-award-flights\/\">Air France\/KLM Flying Blue<\/a>, <a href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/best-ways-to-use-delta-miles\/\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a>, <a href=\"\/airlines\/best-aeromexico-awards\/\">Aeromexico Club Premier<\/a>, and one of our all-time favorites, <a href=\"\/airlines\/ana-mileage-club-sweet-spots\/\">ANA Mileage Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We count Membership Rewards as <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-flexible-rewards-points-travel\/\">one of the best flexible rewards currencies<\/a> available, and the <a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/AmexBlueBizPlus\">Blue Business Plus<\/a> is a fantastic entry-level card without the annual fees typically associated with business credit cards.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Perfect_Rewards_Card_for_Small_Business_and_Sole_Proprietors\">The Perfect Rewards Card for Small Business and Sole Proprietors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we point out in his post detailing <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/how-to-get-a-business-credit-card\/\">how (almost) anyone can get a business credit card<\/a>, you don\u2019t need to operate a large business such as a retail store or restaurant to qualify for a business credit card, and Amex made it clear in its press release\u00a0this card is aimed fair and square at small businesses and sole proprietors.<\/p>\n<p>That could be something as simple as a hobby selling items on eBay, a side project renting an apartment on Airbnb, working part-time as a trainer, educator, consultant, or even teaching piano to kids in your spare time. You could earn 2x points on everyday expenses like the cleaning costs between Airbnb guests or new instruments if you\u2019re a music teacher, expenses which don\u2019t currently fall under a category bonus.<\/p>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/AmexBlueBizPlus\">Blue Business Plus<\/a> is also perfect for rewards fans trying to keep their new application count under the dreaded 5\/24, with business card applications not counted towards your personal application count.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll earn 2x points on any business expense, including items like training and education, paying your taxes, or cleaners for your (home..) office, a first for no-annual-fee rewards cards, and a must-have for any small business operator.<\/p>\n<p>You get access to the Amex Do More Business program, Amex Offers, and better yet, the card doesn\u2019t count towards your 5\/24 count. If you have any questions about <a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/AmexBlueBizPlus\">The Blue Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card from American Express<\/a>, please reach out in the comments section below, and we\u2019ll do our best to find the answer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Earn_2x_Membership_Rewards_Points_on_All_Purchases_up_to_50K_Each_Year\">Earn 2x Membership Rewards Points on All Purchases up to $50K Each Year<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Perfect_Rewards_Card_for_Small_Business_and_Sole_Proprietors\">The Perfect Rewards Card for Small Business and Sole Proprietors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Without the typical publicity surrounding credit card launches, Amex has quietly released one of the most exciting rewards cards of the year, The Blue Business\u00ae Plus Credit Card from American Express.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"default","_google_business_share_type":"default","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12055],"tags":[12790,12710,12657,12620],"coauthors":[36390],"class_list":["post-15128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-credit-cards","tag-american-express","tag-amex-membership-rewards","tag-business","tag-card-reviews"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15128","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15128"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15128\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":258478,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15128\/revisions\/258478"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9060"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15128"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=15128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}