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American Express Blue Business Plus American Express Schwab Platinum

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 PlusBigger welcome offer: American Express Schwab Platinum

American Express

Blue Business Plus

Annual fee
$0
Network
amex
Welcome value
~$300
Min spend
$3,000 / 3mo

Top earning rates

  • 2×Everyday business purchases · Membership Rewards
  • 2×Eligible purchases on AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ · Membership Rewards
  • 1×All other eligible purchases · Membership Rewards

Key benefits

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

American Express

Schwab Platinum

Annual fee
$895
Network
amex
Welcome value
~$1,600
Min spend
$12,000 / 6mo

Top earning rates

  • 5×Flights purchased directly from airlines or through American Express Travel · Membership Rewards
  • 1×Eligible purchases · Membership Rewards

Key benefits

  • $600 Hotel Credit · $300
  • $300 Equinox Credit · $300
  • $300 SoulCycle At-Home Bike Credit · $300
  • $219 CLEAR+ Credit · $219
  • $200 Oura Ring Credit · $200
Full American Express Schwab Platinum review

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