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Business Cards · United States

American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card

Best for: High-spend businesses wanting simple cash back from Amex

Annual fee$295/yr
IssuerAmerican Express
NetworkAmerican Express
Purchase APRSee issuer
Foreign transaction feeSee issuer
Credit neededGood to Excellent (typical;…

Pros

  • Simple uncapped 2%
  • Large welcome bonus

Cons

  • $295 fee for a flat-rate card
  • Very high bonus spend requirement
  • Competes with cheaper 2% business cards

Rates and offers change. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's official site before applying. Independent comparison — not financial advice.

This card launched recently (March 25, 2026). A new Amex business cash-back product launched March 25, 2026.

American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card at a glance

IssuerAmerican Express
Card networkAmerican Express
Annual fee$295
Rewards rate2% cash back on all purchases; 5% on flights and prepaid hotels via Amex Travel
Welcome bonus$1,500 after $50,000 spend in 6 months (some reported $2,000)
Intro APRNone
Regular APRSee issuer
Foreign transaction feeSee issuer
Credit neededGood to Excellent (typical; not issuer-stated)
Best forHigh-spend businesses wanting simple cash back from Amex

Key features

  • Flat 2% business cash back
  • Elevated 5% on Amex Travel bookings
  • Reported as a charge-style card

Pros

  • Simple uncapped 2%
  • Large welcome bonus

Cons

  • $295 fee for a flat-rate card
  • Very high bonus spend requirement
  • Competes with cheaper 2% business cards

Before you apply: terms for new cards change quickly. Confirm the current annual fee, rates, rewards and welcome offer on the issuer's official site. CreditCardCompare is an independent comparison resource, not the card issuer, and this is not financial advice.

Sources: doctorofcredit.com

How it compares with similar USA cards

CardAnnual feeRewardsIntro APRForeign feeCredit neededRating
American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited CardHigh-spend businesses wanting simple cash back from Amex
$295/yr 2% cash back on all purchases; 5% on flights and prepaid hotels via Am… None See issuer Good to Excellent (typical; no…
Ink Business Preferred Credit CardSmall businesses with ad and travel spend under 5/24
$95/yr 3x on travel, shipping, internet/cable/phone and advertising on social… None None Good to Excellent (700+) 4.6
Ink Business Unlimited Credit CardSimple flat-rate business spend that pairs with a points card
None Unlimited 1.5% cash back on all business purchases 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months 3% Good to Excellent (700+) 4.6
Ink Business Cash Credit CardBusinesses with office-supply and telecom spend
None 5% at office supply stores and on internet/cable/phone (first $25,000/… 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months 3% Good to Excellent (700+) 4.5

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