New Offers for American Express Small Business Cards

Updated Nov 29, 2024
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Business Amex Cards
To the point Here are the new welcome offers for American Express Business Cards: Membership Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan.

Business Platinum Card® from American Express

Business Platinum Card® from American Express Centurion
Business Platinum Card® from American Express and Centurion Lounge access in San Francisco

American Express® Business Gold Rewards Card®

Earn up to 40,000 Membership Rewards points* with the American Expressᴹᴰ Gold Rewards Card:

  • 40,000 Membership Rewards points after $7,500 in purchases in the first 3 months
  • 10,000 additional Membership Rewards points for each quarter in which you spend at least $20,000 (for a total of 80,000 points in the first year).

With this Card, you earn 1 Membership Rewards point per dollar on your purchases.

You can then use your points in many ways:

  • Statement credit for travel purchases
  • Statement credit for all purchases
  • Transfer to partner programs (Aeroplan, British Airways Executive Club, Delta Skymiles, Flying Blue, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, etc.).
  • Book your flight with American Express Travel at a special rate

For example, with this welcome offer, if you decide to transfer your Membership Rewards points to a partner loyalty program, you would have the choice of earning up to:

  • 80,000 Aeroplan points
  • 80,000 Avios points
  • 60,000 Flying Blue Miles
  • 96,000 Marriott Bonvoy points

Alternatively, 80,000 Membership Rewards points can be redeemed for $800 worth of travel or any other Card purchase.

Also, as a cardmember, you get many advantages such as up to 55 interest-free days to maximize your cash flow.

Finally, you are covered with reliable insurance for your travels and purchases.

Like all American Express Canada Cards, there is no minimum income requirement.

American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card

With this welcome offer for the American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card, you can earn up to 90,000 Aeroplan points:

  • Earn 65,000 Aeroplan points after making $10,500 in purchases in the first three months.
  • Earn an additional 25,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $3,500 in the 13th month.

With this Card, you earn 3X the points on purchases made directly with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations. And 2X the points on hotels and car rentals. Everywhere else, you will earn 1.25X the points.

With this Card, you benefit from many Air Canada travel benefits such as access to Maple Leaf lounges in North America for you and one guest, priority check-in, priority boarding and priority baggage handling.

Enjoy your first checked bag free (up to 23kg/50lb) for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada®* flights.

Like all American Express Canada Cards, there is no minimum income requirement.

Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American Express® Card

The Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express®* Card is the best credit card for the self-employed, professionals and small business owners who travel.

With this welcome offer, earn up to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points:

  • Earn 60,000 points after charging a total of $5,000 to your Card in your first 3 months of membership.

It’s a card we recommend you keep, because each year at renewal, you’ll get an Annual Free Night Award for up to 35,000 points, plus 15 Elite nights per year, counting towards your Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.

With this Card, you earn 5 points per dollar for all your spending at Marriott Bonvoy establishments, and you can earn 3 points per dollar for :

  • Gas
  • Dining
  • Travel

And 2 points per dollar on all other purchases.

Like all American Express Canada Cards, there is no minimum income requirement.

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Bottom Line

If you’re planning to spend money in the next few months, now is the best time to apply for one of these offers.

For example, you could pay your municipal taxes or your income taxes via Plastiq or PaySimply to help you reach the minimum amount required by these cards.

To help you choose, check out these two tutorials:

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Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien Voisine is the President and Founder of Milesopedia and a leading expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel across Canada, France, and the U.S.A. Now 40 years old and a father of two, he has explored more than 100 countries—many of them alongside his wife Audrey and their children. Specializing in loyalty programs such as Aeroplan, Flying Blue, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, Jean-Maximilien helps travellers unlock the full potential of their points and benefits. His mission: empower others to travel better and smarter across North America and Europe.
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