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American Express Global Lounge Collection including Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass and Delta Sky Club when flying Delta

Annual fee $695
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The Business Platinum Card from American Express

โœˆ Lounge Access Available โ˜… Lounge access for business owners Business Premium & Luxury Travel Rewards Points & Rewards

A $695-a-year business card (as of 2026) that only makes sense if you'll actually use the lounge access and the stack of business statement credits, otherwise the fee buries you. Earning is lopsided: 5x on flights and prepaid hotels through Amex Travel, but just 1x on most ordinary business spend, so a flat-2x business card out-earns it on everyday purchases. The math works when credits plus lounge value clear the fee, roughly $3,000 in airfare a year already returns 15,000 points, but a business that mostly buys software and supplies should skip it. Confirm the current credit lineup and welcome offer on Amex's site, since they change yearly.

โŸณ Rates & fees verified June 2026 โ€” always confirm the current terms on the issuer's official site before applying.

Annual fee
$695
Rewards rate
5x on flights and prepaid hotels via Amex Travel, 1.5x on eligible purchases of $5,000 or more and in key business categories (up to a cap), 1x on everything else
Welcome bonus
Large Membership Rewards welcome offer after the minimum spend
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
See terms (Pay Over Time)
Foreign transaction fee
None
Recommended credit
Good to Excellent (700+)
Best for
Frequent-flying business owners who'll use the lounges and credits

What you earn

  • โœ“Entry to the Global Lounge Collection
  • โœ“Yearly credits covering Dell, Indeed, wireless and additional categories
  • โœ“A 35% points rebate on select airline redemptions through Pay With Points

๐Ÿ‘ Pros

  • + Wide-ranging lounge access
  • + Numerous statement credits aimed at businesses
  • + Membership Rewards that can be transferred to partners

๐Ÿ‘Ž Cons

  • โ€“ The annual fee is very steep
  • โ€“ Putting the credits to use takes some effort
  • โ€“ You need a business to qualify

Can you get it?

  • โ–ธA genuine business or side venture
  • โ–ธPersonal credit in the good-to-excellent range
  • โ–ธThe welcome offer is governed by Amex eligibility rules

Requirements are general guidance โ€” the issuer makes the final decision. Learn more about card requirements โ†’

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