Business Green Rewards Card from American Express
By Alex Compton · Last verified
A $95 fee for 1x points. The downgrade landing pad, not a destination.
Welcome Bonus
15,000
≈$300 value
Spend Requirement
$3,000
in 3 months
Annual Fee
$95
2.7% FTF
Credit Score
690+
(Good-Excellent)
Current offer note: Public offer confirmed unchanged
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 15,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Terms reconfirmedPublic offer confirmed unchanged | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2026-06 | 15,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Terms reconfirmed | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2024-01 | 15,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Terms reconfirmed | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2022-01 | 15,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
Append-only evidence ledgerEvent-level primary-source attachments begin with the September 2026 verification system. Older records remain visible but are not retroactively presented as evidenced.
Source checked 2026-09-07 · spot an outdated offer? Report a correction above.
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Earning Rates
- 2xEligible purchases via AmexTravel.com
- 1xAll other purchases
Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Benefits
- ✦Membership Rewards earning
- ✦Secondary rental car coverage
- ✦Lost luggage reimbursement
Why it earns its spot
- +Keeps Membership Rewards alive as a downgrade from Business Gold or Platinum
Where it costs you
- −$95 for essentially 1x everywhere
- −Charges foreign transaction fees
- −The no-fee Blue Business Plus beats it on every axis
The Compound Verdict
Still open to new applicants as of September 2026, but there is no reason to apply for one. Its only real job is as a downgrade target that preserves your points when a Business Gold fee comes due. Even then, the Blue Business Plus is the better parking spot.
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