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$2,300+ Worth of Airfare With 1 Sign-Up Bonus!

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    I was excited to be approved for the limited-time AMEX Platinum Business Card offer.

    Between the 100,000 point welcome bonus and points from the minimum spending requirement, I earned more than 115,000 AMEX Membership Rewards points.  That’s almost triple the amount you’d normally earn with The Business Platinum® Card from American Express OPEN!

    These points are worth at least $2,300 in paid airfare because of the card’s Pay With Points perk.  So it’s a fantastic card for folks looking to get Big Travel!

    And this is an AMEX small business card.  So it does NOT count toward card limits for new Chase applications!

    The AMEX Business Platinum Card Offer Is Great for Folks Looking to Get Big Travel!

    Activating the AMEX Business Platinum was a breeze!  I’ll show you how to do it!

    American Express Business Platinum Activation

    Link:   The Business Platinum® Card from American Express OPEN

    Link:   My Review of the American Express Business Platinum Card

    It’s always fun to activate a new card and begin working toward earning the sign-up bonus.  Plus, with the AMEX policy, I know I’ll only get the Business Platinum sign-up bonus ONCE in my lifetime.  So I’ll enjoy be sure to enjoy this bonus!

    My AMEX Business Platinum card came 2 days after I was approved.

    Here’s how to activate the card once it arrives.

    Step 1.   Enter Your Card Number

    You can visit the dedicated AMEX website for activating new cards.  Then, enter your new card number.

    Enter Your New Business Platinum Credit Card Number

    Step 2.   Set Paperless Billing Settings

    Next, you’ll have the option to enroll in paperless billing.  This is a personal choice, but I prefer less paper.  And it’s better for the environment!

    The Choice Is Optional to Enroll in Paperless Billing

    Step 3.   Set-Up Account Alerts

    During the activation process, you can also establish account alerts for things like payment reminders, fraud notices, and spending alerts.

    You’ll have the option to change your account settings afterward.  But it’s a good to set-up at activation, so it’s one less thing to worry about in the future.

    You Can Opt-In for Payments, Fraud, and Spending Alerts

    Step 4.   Add Employee Cards

    You can choose to add employee cards.  Remember, you’ll earn points from purchases made by employees linked to your account.

    But consider any fees you’ll have to pay.  To add employees with Business Platinum cards, you’ll have to pay a $300 annual fee.

    But you’ll also have a free option to add American Express Green Corporate cards.

    Add Employee Cards If You Choose

    Step 5.   Review Your Benefits and Begin Using the Card

    You’re all set!

    Before using your card, you can review the benefits of your card, like earning 1.5X AMEX Membership Rewards points on large purchases of $5,000+.

    Earn 1.5X AMEX Membership Rewards Points on Large Purchases & Get a Rebate on Flights Using Pay With Points!

    Plus, the card has other terrific perks like a $200 airline fee credit and gets you access to airport lounges!

    The AMEX Business Platinum Comes With a $200 Annual Fee Credit, Complimentary WiFi Passes, and More!

    Why I Got the Business Platinum Card

    Link:   If You Don’t Know This AMEX Secret, You’re Missing Out!

    Link:   Now Get 50% of Your Points Back With AMEX Business Platinum

    I took advantage of the Business Platinum offer because it’s the highest public welcome bonus I’ve seen for the card.

    In addition, the card comes with perks like:

    This card does have a significant minimum spending requirement to earn the 100,000 points.  You’ll have to spend a total of $15,000 on the card within the first 3 months to get the full bonus.

    But with an upcoming blog redesign, I was able to put a large dent in the spending requirement.  Other small business owners might have large purchases to make at the end of this year or early next year that can help hit the minimum spending.

    The AMEX Business Platinum has a $450 annual fee that’s NOT waived.  But using the Pay With Points perk to book paid airfare through the AMEX travel portal, I’ll get at least $2,300+ worth of paid airfare using points earned from the welcome bonus and minimum spending requirement.

    I Plan to Use My AMEX Membership Rewards Points for Big Savings on Airfare!

    If you’re considering this card, keep in mind American Express small business cards are often relatively easy to get.

    Bottom Line

    I applied for the The Business Platinum® Card from American Express OPEN because of the increased 100,000 AMEX Membership Rewards point sign-up bonus and Pay With Points perk, which will save me lots of money on airfare.

    The points earned from the welcome bonus and $15,000 minimum spending requirement are worth at least $2,300.  That’s amazing for just 1 card bonus!

    That’s why I was excited to activate the card when it arrived!

    Do you plan on taking advantage of the limited-time AMEX Business Platinum card offer?

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