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Head-to-head, 2026

American Express Blue Business Plus American Express Blue Cash Preferred

Annual fee, welcome offer, top earning categories, and key benefits — compared side-by-side using Perqt's catalog data.

Lower annual fee: American Express Blue Business Plus

American Express

Blue Business Plus

Annual fee
$0
Network
amex
Welcome value
$150
Min spend
$3,000 / 3mo

Top earning rates

  • 2×Eligible purchases · Membership Rewards
  • 2×Eligible purchases on AmexTravel.com · Membership Rewards
  • 1×All other eligible purchases · Membership Rewards

Key benefits

  • Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance · $0
  • Amex Special Ticket Access · $0
  • Purchase Protection · $0
  • Year-End Summary · $0
  • Expanded Buying Power · $0
Full American Express Blue Business Plus review

American Express

Blue Cash Preferred

Annual fee
$95
Network
amex
Welcome value
—
Min spend
$3,000 / 6mo

Top earning rates

  • 6×U.S. supermarkets
  • 6×Select U.S. streaming subscriptions
  • 3×Gas at U.S. gas stations
  • 3×Transit

Key benefits

  • $120 Disney Streaming Credit · $10
  • Global Assist® Hotline · $0
  • Purchase Protection · $0
  • American Express Venue Collection · $0
  • Amex Special Ticket Access · $0
Full American Express Blue Cash Preferred review

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