Business Rewards

American Express Business Gold Rewards Card

American Express(Canada) American Express(Canada)
Welcome Bonus: Up to 70,000 Membership Rewards points
Annual Fee $199
Purchase APR 21.99%
Cash Advance 21.99%
Bonus Value $700

RateBuddy Verdict

The Good
  • The $100 Dell credit and $120 Instacart credit can completely offset the $199 annual fee if utilized.
  • High-spending businesses earn an exceptional 10,000 bonus points each quarter they hit $20,000 in purchases.
  • Provides valuable cash flow management tools including no pre-set spending limit and up to 55 interest-free days.
The Trade-offs
  • Does not offer standard travel insurances like Emergency Medical or Trip Cancellation/Interruption.
  • The base earning rate is only 1 point per dollar, with no accelerated everyday categories (unlike the personal Gold card).

Rewards & Earnings

Groceries 1%
Dining 1%
Gas 1%
Travel 1%
Recurring Bills 1%
Base Rate 1%
Rewards Summary: Earn 1X points on all purchases. Plus, earn 10,000 bonus points each calendar quarter in which you charge $20,000 in net purchases to your Card.

Welcome Bonus Details

Earn a Welcome Bonus of up to 70,000 points ($700 value). Get 10,000 bonus points each quarter you spend $20,000.

Estimated Value: $700

Features & Benefits

Mobile Device Insurance
Mobile Device Insurance up to $1,000
Car Rental Collision/Loss Damage Waiver
Coverage for vehicles up to $85,000 MSRP
Extended Warranty Insurance
Buyer's Assurance extends warranty 1 year
Purchase Security Insurance
Purchase Protection for 90 days
Flight Delay Insurance
Flight delay up to $500
Baggage Delay/Loss Insurance
Baggage delay up to $500
Special Event Access (e.g., Front Of The Line)
Front Of The Line® access
Common Carrier Accident Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance up to $100,000
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
Hotel Burglary up to $500
Expense Management Tools
Expense Management Reports & 55 interest-free days
Employee Cards
Employee Cards available for $50 annually

Insurance Coverage

Includes Flight/Baggage Delay, Car Rental Theft/Damage, Mobile Device Insurance ($1k), Travel Accident, Employee Card Misuse Protection ($100k), and standard shopping protections. (No Travel Medical).

Rates, Fees & Eligibility

Purchase APR21.99%
Cash Advance APR21.99%
Annual Fee$199
Supplementary Card Fee$50
Grace Period21 days
Income Required No specific requirement listed.
Recommended Credit Score—

User Reviews

Read community feedback or share your own experience with this card.
Help other RateBuddy visitors compare real cardholder experiences.
Reviews are moderated before publication. Avoid sharing account numbers, SIN, passwords, or private financial details.
Be the first to review
No public user reviews yet. Share your experience to help others compare this card.

Filed Under

Business Rewards
View Offer
Secure provider site