- 5x on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com
- 2x on key business categories and purchases of $5,000+
- Up to $600 hotel, $200 airline fee and $209 CLEAR+ credits, plus Dell, Adobe and Indeed credits
Blue Business Plus
AMEXAmex・No.012
A no-fee card that keeps your Membership Rewards points alive, the hidden core of an Amex setup.
✓ Annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee checked on 2026-07-16 (source: americanexpress.com). Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often; the issuer's site has the current terms.
Reward highlights
- 2x MR on all purchases (up to cap)
- No annual fee
- Keeps MR points from expiring
Who it's for
Best for Amex points players who need a cheap anchor to hold their MR balance.
Good for
Key benefits
- No annual fee
- 2.7% foreign transaction fee on purchases abroad
- Purchase protection & extended warranty
- Keeps Membership Rewards points from expiring
Rates & fees
APR and fees as published by the issuer. Variable APRs move with the prime rate, so check the issuer's site before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Blue Business Plus have an annual fee?
No, there is no annual fee.
Does it charge foreign transaction fees?
Yes. Amex's rates and fees list a 2.7% fee on each transaction after conversion to US dollars.
Do I need a registered business to apply?
No, sole proprietors and freelancers can apply.
⚠️ About this data: Where we have checked a card's annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee, the page shows the date and the source. Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often, so the issuer's own site is the final word. Approval is decided by the issuer. Nothing here is financial advice.