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American Express is known for its customer service and competitive cards. Whether you’re looking for extra cash back or to enjoy the Centurion Lounge each time you fly, there’s a card for you.
Amex has great partnerships (Hilton and Delta), the power of Membership Reward points (which can be transferred to many partners), and their partners (many cards have credits).
By Mandy H.|Updated on 8/24/2023
The Platinum Card® from American Express
Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 on eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best travel cards, especially if you can use the many credits. For many, this becomes a highly subsidized lounge access and travel perks card.
American Express® Gold Card
Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Plus, receive 20% back in statement credits on eligible purchases made at restaurants worldwide within the first 6 months of Card Membership, up to $100 back. Limited time offer. Offer ends 11/6/24.
The American Express® Gold Card offers competitive point multipliers when it comes to purchases at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets, and it also has a handful of other benefits offered by Amex that make it stand out compared to other premium cards.
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within your first 3 months of Card Membership.
The Blue Business Plus is a great option if you're looking for a catch-all business card and you're not planning to spend more than $50,000 on the card.
The Business Platinum® Card from American Express
Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership.
The The Business Platinum® Card from American Express is ideal for people who benefit from lounge access, travel protections, and access to programs like Fine Hotels & Resorts. Get over $1,000 in business value from statement credits from vendors like Dell Technologies and Adobe Creative Solutions. Terms apply.
American Express® Business Gold Card
Earn 100,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Gold Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership.*
The American Express® Business Gold Card is one of the best cards to earn points for business owners. The card is ideal for businesses with moderate to high spend on relevant categories like U.S. advertising, U.S. gas stations, and U.S. restaurants.
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
Earn a $200 statement credit after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
A great cash back card for those who are able to maximize spend at U.S. supermarkets, U.S. Online Retailers, and U.S. gas stations on up to $6,000 per year, then 1% after that.
Hilton Honors American Express Card
Earn 100,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $2,000 in purchases on the Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 1/8/2025
For Hilton loyalist that want a fast track towards elite status. Enjoy complimentary Hilton Silver status, plus an opportunity to earn Hilton Gold status. The card also doesn't have an annual fee, making it easy to keep.
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Earn 165,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 1/8/2025.
For Hilton loyalist that want a fast track towards elite status. Enjoy complimentary Hilton Gold status, plus an opportunity to earn Hilton Diamond status.
The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Earn 175,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $8,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business Card within the first six months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 1/8/2025.
Ideal for Hilton loyalist that want competitive multipliers at Hilton properties and select business and travel purchases. The card also comes with Hilton Gold status.
Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card
Earn 5 Free Night Awards, valued at up to 50K points each for eligible stays after you use your new card to make $8,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 10/16.
Great Marriott Bonvoy card with competitive point multipliers. Get a Free Night Award (up to 35,000 points) per year, which helps offset the annual fee. In addition, you get Bonvoy Gold status just by having the card.
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card
Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Ideal for people looking for a mid-tier Marriott Bonvoy card. Get complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, and earn 1,000 bonus points per paid eligible stay booked directly with Marriott Bonvoy.
If you spend a lot on the card, you can earn 1 Free Night Award after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases on the card in a calendar year. The Free Night Award is worth up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. Terms apply.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
Earn 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $4,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
Get closer to Medallion Status with Status Boost® opportunities to earn additional Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs). Earn an Annual Companion Certificate each year your renew the card.
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
Earn 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
The ideal card to get the perks of airline status without being a frequent flyer, including free first checked bag on Delta flights.
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card
Earn 90,000 Bonus Miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 10/23/24.
The ideal card to get the perks of airline status without being a frequent flyer, including free first checked bag on Delta flights. Enjoy 20% saving on select Delta in-flight purchases in the form of a statement credit when you use your card.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
Earn 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
The best option for Delta frequent flyers who can benefit from access to Delta Sky Clubs* and Centurion Lounges (when flying Delta). Earn an Annual Companion Certificate each year you renew the card. Get closer to Medallion Status with Status Boost® opportunities to earn Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs).
*Enter Delta Sky Club® at no cost and bring up to two guests or immediate family at a rate of $50 per person per visit. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
Earn 110,000 Bonus Miles after spending $12,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 10/23/24.
The best option for Delta frequent flyers who can benefit from access to Delta Sky Clubs* and Centurion Lounges (when flying Delta). Earn an Annual Companion Certificate each year you renew the card. Get closer to Medallion Status with Status Boost® opportunities to earn Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs).
*Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter. Once all 15 Visits have been used, Eligible Card Members may purchase additional Delta Sky Club Visits (including Grab and Go) at a per-Visit rate of $50 per person using the Card.
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card
Earn 10,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
Entry level Delta credit card to start accumulating SkyMiles. Enjoy travel benefits like 20% back on eligible Delta in-flight purchases in the form of statement credit when you use your card.
The Plum Card® from American Express
Paying early pays off: earn an unlimited 1.5% Early Pay Discount on eligible charges paid within 10 days of your statement closing date and see the discount applied to your next statement when you pay at the least the Minimum Payment Due by the Payment Due Date.
The Plum Card doesn't have a preset spending limit, which is determined by various factors. This does not mean unlimited spending.
American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card
Earn a $250 statement credit after you make $3,000 in purchases on your Card in your first 3 months.
A straight-forward business credit card that earns 2% cash back on the first $50k on eligible purchases each calendar year, and then 1% cash back thereafter.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
Earn 100,000 Bonus Miles after spending $8,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 10/23/24.
Get closer to Medallion Status with Status Boost® opportunities to earn additional Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs). Earn an Annual Companion Certificate each year your renew the card.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
Earn 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Flagship Marriott Bonvoy card with competitive point multipliers. Get a Free Night Award (up to 85,000 points) per year, which helps offset the annual fee. In addition, you get Bonvoy Platinum status just by having the card.