For cell phone protection, the terms in most cell phone protection programs state that claims must be filed within 30 or 60 days of the loss. So it technically gives you time to swap your cell phone bill payment to your credit card + wait for the bill to appear on your next month's credit card statement to then file the claim.
@@AskSebbyBusiness if my business made more money lol. But really, I already have Walmart+ from the Platinum card and don't need a 2nd membership for the business and the Grubhub credit isn't too exciting for me
I welcome the changes! I was planning to cancel after the first year with this card and upgrade to the business platinum. I know the credits aren’t the best to have to deal with, but it helps offset the annual fee.
Great review! My question is though - if you received a welcome bonus from the Amex personal gold card , can you get a welcome bonus from the Amex business gold card?
Just got the card last month-elevated sign up offer was the main reason-but now unexpectedly getting the new benefits for a year (at the old annual fee). Before this, I assumed I would cancel after the first year but the grubhub benefit (my family loves delivery food) and the Walmart plus benefit (because it includes Paramount Plus-$60 value and essential for NFL fan) makes this a closer call. If they had kept the old annual fee, would have been a no-brainer.
🏆 - Thanks for the video. Did not know the specifics on the electronic's category changes. I thought they just rephrased the prior listing. I got the card Feb-2023 for the 110k MR points sign up bonus. Plan was keep the card for 12 months and use it for gas multiplier. Plus, maybe, a new computer or two. I use the personal gold for food. Fast forward to the email about the changes. Annual fee increase it was a bit of a sticker shock. The Grubhub credits make things easier for me as I tend to dine out more than I should. May keep the card, need to run the numbers.
Before it was a very specific list: www.americanexpress.com/us/rewards-info/business.html Apple CDW Dell HP IBM Intuit Lenovo Microsoft Newegg Oracle Rackspace Sage Software Salesforce.com Symantec Tiger Direct AFAIK, any company that codes now should be fine. (i.e., probably Micro Center)
🏆 Thank you for all the info! I don’t have this card but I do like the changes they have made adding these credits. Having no credits before is one of the reasons I never applied for this card.
Don’t forget the changes to the Employee Cards: “Add Employee Business Expense Cards to earn rewards‡ on employee purchases and stay on top of expenses with spending limits‡, alerts, and summary reports. Your Card offers an Employee Business Expense Card with no annual fee.‡ If your application is received on or after 2/1/2024, the annual fee for the Employee Business Gold Card will be $95 for the first 5 Cards and $95 for each card thereafter.”
DP on Suica in Japan codes as transit with AMEX Biz Gold, can also be used when dining in major food chains like Yoshinoya, Sukiya, Dennys, Starbucks, KFC... even when shopping at Don Quijote 4x on almost all Japan expenses is a 👍
I may actually keep this card now, as the "other travel" and electronic goods categories make it more valuable. However I wonder if the "other travel" category in international - unclear(?). This is card is very US focused - great breakdown🏆
I got this card 3 weeks ago after getting approved for corporate discount rates with UPS. I have no other need for the card other than shipping. I'll be cancelled the card in February once they take that multiplier away.
I would cancel 12 months down the line (new annual fee won't hit until then anyways) = Sep 2024? If you cancel within 12 months of getting it, they can perceive it as "abuse" (to get intro bonus) and there's a non-zero chance they clawback your points.
@@AskSebbyBusinessthanks for the advice! I actually just watched your most recent video talking about the personal gold and you mentioning that when referencing my comment haha. Thanks for all you do!
I used this card solely for shipping. Now will just use solely for Ad spend. There aren't enough cards out there that have shipping bonuses so this sucks.
🏆Walmart plus use cases (for me) are kinda niche: 1. Emergency stocking vacation rental- grocery delivery allows timing before guests check in same day 2. Puking child, need a bottle of Pedialyte, don’t want to risk driving with nauseous passenger 😂 That’s about it.
🏆 I wonder if AMEX will do something to the Biz-Green card so the trio can be combined together? Please see if it is worthwhile to make a video analyzing the 3 Biz-cards! 🙏
I own a small business and a full-time job as my main source of income. Is it good to apply for AMEX Business Gold for my business and pair it with my current Amex Cobalt? I only travel 1-2 a year so I don’t think applying for Amex Platinum is practical.
for a business card, a Sam's Club membership would make a lot more sense than Walmart+. I think Amex is going to see a MASSIVE number of cancelations of this card...maybe that is why they are doing it? Hope they don't raise annual fee on the personal Gold but can see it coming as well as see forcing the amex portal on other cards vs direct to flights or hotels.
Hi. I’ve already had the platinum business card and have received the bonus. I just received mail offer of 150k Amex points for the business gold gold. Do you know if I would be eligible for the bonus or no because I’ve already received the business platinum bonus. Since they’ve made some changes where you have to apply for the lower tier card first and work your way up. Like the delta cards. Thanks for your time
I literally just got the card Sunday and it should arrive in the mail shortly because of the 4X on flights booked directly with airlines, ☹ and you can't book Southwest from the Amex travel portal. Definitely going to downgrade in January.
I own a small book publishing business and I do a lot of advertising via Amazon's native advertising platform. Does anyone know if this would fit inside the advertising?
🏆 The current elevated offer makes it worth it alongside the Grubhub credit, but only for the first year. Would probably get the Ink Business Preferred for the 2nd year onwards given the simplified structure. Would love to hear your thoughts in a dedicated video on the Business Platinum. The massive elevated offer right now is appetizing but the credits are a little too similar to the personal platinum that they may not be enough to justify the card.
Merchant gift cards that aren't cash equivalent (i.e., non-VGC/MCGC) would be interesting. YMMV on risk tolerance, but I can't imagine Amex being angry about you buying a $20 Chipotle gift card.
Makes me worry about the personal gold. I just hope they don’t add the Walmart +. I don’t see the value of getting that membership when I just get 1x from buying there.
I share your concern that this may be a foreshadowing of a future increase coming to the personal Gold card too!😰😩😕 Regarding you only getting 1% at Walmart, just wanted you to know you can use any card to shop at Walmart. The Platinum card and Business Gold just have to be selected to pay for the monthly Walmart + subscription. You can use any card in your collection to purchase items online and in store. I have the US Bank Shoppers card which gives me 6% back at Walmart, so I use that. Before getting the US Bank card I’d use a 2% back card such as the Blue Business Plus card.
@@jordan23ww my groceries cards are the gold and the Amex bcp so that’s where I fall short. I have a Sam’s club membership for baby stuff in bulk so I need to look into something that I can use there/walmart
🏆 Hilton Business for Shipping starting October 2023. I'll barely be able to book Hawaiian back from Japan next year before the 25% redemption discount disappears. This is my gas card for the next 4 months, then I'm cancelling.
@@AskSebbyBusinessFunny enough three days ago I got a 90k offer for gold biz card but decided to pass on it cause I wanted to apply for CS plat and wanted to do that SUB fist. Somewhat regretting it now haha.
@@AskSebbyBusiness They targeted me Monday with 90K and 5K for employee card when signup with NLL. You can still find 130K though. I just got 130 like 3 months ago
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Phone bill can get up there with say 15 to 20 devices.
For cell phone protection, the terms in most cell phone protection programs state that claims must be filed within 30 or 60 days of the loss. So it technically gives you time to swap your cell phone bill payment to your credit card + wait for the bill to appear on your next month's credit card statement to then file the claim.
🏆 this change makes the card so much more approachable for my business that doesn’t spend a ton.
I wasn't really looking to get the AMEX Business Gold before the changes and now it's probably less likely I'll apply for this one soon
Interesting! What would make it a better fit? :)
@@AskSebbyBusiness if my business made more money lol. But really, I already have Walmart+ from the Platinum card and don't need a 2nd membership for the business and the Grubhub credit isn't too exciting for me
I welcome the changes! I was planning to cancel after the first year with this card and upgrade to the business platinum. I know the credits aren’t the best to have to deal with, but it helps offset the annual fee.
Great review! My question is though - if you received a welcome bonus from the Amex personal gold card , can you get a welcome bonus from the Amex business gold card?
Yes, two separate products.
Just got the card last month-elevated sign up offer was the main reason-but now unexpectedly getting the new benefits for a year (at the old annual fee). Before this, I assumed I would cancel after the first year but the grubhub benefit (my family loves delivery food) and the Walmart plus benefit (because it includes Paramount Plus-$60 value and essential for NFL fan) makes this a closer call. If they had kept the old annual fee, would have been a no-brainer.
is there a full list of new electronics retailers category? how is it different from the old one?
🏆 - Thanks for the video. Did not know the specifics on the electronic's category changes. I thought they just rephrased the prior listing.
I got the card Feb-2023 for the 110k MR points sign up bonus. Plan was keep the card for 12 months and use it for gas multiplier. Plus, maybe, a new computer or two. I use the personal gold for food. Fast forward to the email about the changes. Annual fee increase it was a bit of a sticker shock. The Grubhub credits make things easier for me as I tend to dine out more than I should. May keep the card, need to run the numbers.
Before it was a very specific list: www.americanexpress.com/us/rewards-info/business.html
Apple
CDW
Dell
HP
IBM
Intuit
Lenovo
Microsoft
Newegg
Oracle
Rackspace
Sage Software
Salesforce.com
Symantec
Tiger Direct
AFAIK, any company that codes now should be fine. (i.e., probably Micro Center)
Amex called and offered 130 K intro bonus, I took it;)
🏆 Thank you for all the info! I don’t have this card but I do like the changes they have made adding these credits. Having no credits before is one of the reasons I never applied for this card.
The $20 Office Supply monthly credit apparently is against the 5x using Chase Ink Cash card!
Could we get a full video on the different options for cellphone protection 🙏🏽
Don’t forget the changes to the Employee Cards:
“Add Employee Business Expense Cards to earn rewards‡ on employee purchases and stay on top of expenses with spending limits‡, alerts, and summary reports. Your Card offers an Employee Business Expense Card with no annual fee.‡ If your application is received on or after 2/1/2024, the annual fee for the Employee Business Gold Card will be $95 for the first 5 Cards and $95 for each card thereafter.”
DP on Suica in Japan
codes as transit with AMEX Biz Gold, can also be used when dining in major food chains like Yoshinoya, Sukiya, Dennys, Starbucks, KFC... even when shopping at Don Quijote
4x on almost all Japan expenses is a 👍
I may actually keep this card now, as the "other travel" and electronic goods categories make it more valuable. However I wonder if the "other travel" category in international - unclear(?). This is card is very US focused - great breakdown🏆
I got this card 3 weeks ago after getting approved for corporate discount rates with UPS. I have no other need for the card other than shipping. I'll be cancelled the card in February once they take that multiplier away.
You should be cancelling after the annual fee hits next year
RIP
I would cancel 12 months down the line (new annual fee won't hit until then anyways) = Sep 2024?
If you cancel within 12 months of getting it, they can perceive it as "abuse" (to get intro bonus) and there's a non-zero chance they clawback your points.
@@AskSebbyBusinessthanks for the advice! I actually just watched your most recent video talking about the personal gold and you mentioning that when referencing my comment haha. Thanks for all you do!
🏆 nice review.. i have Amex BBP and was thinking about next business card. Amex Plat Business sounds like a better deal then get gold for personal
These changes are 100% net positive for me and my business.
does the Biz Gold count towards Chase 5/24? thanks
🏆Losing the shipping discounts is a no go for me. Going to milk the credits and retention offer then switching to ink preferred with 3x on shipping.
Makes sense, especially for #teamshipping :)
I used this card solely for shipping. Now will just use solely for Ad spend. There aren't enough cards out there that have shipping bonuses so this sucks.
🏆Walmart plus use cases (for me) are kinda niche:
1. Emergency stocking vacation rental- grocery delivery allows timing before guests check in same day
2. Puking child, need a bottle of Pedialyte, don’t want to risk driving with nauseous passenger 😂
That’s about it.
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I wonder if AMEX will do something to the Biz-Green card so the trio can be combined together?
Please see if it is worthwhile to make a video analyzing the 3 Biz-cards! 🙏
Business Green needs an update. I honestly forget that card exists sometimes lol
Yes the business Green needs a major update asap!
With the annual fee staying the same till Febuary, i might go for it!
I own a small business and a full-time job as my main source of income. Is it good to apply for AMEX Business Gold for my business and pair it with my current Amex Cobalt? I only travel 1-2 a year so I don’t think applying for Amex Platinum is practical.
Not happy about the change as I racked up many points using the US shipping category. Time to find another card soon. 😢
Why don't they have a vote option for future credit charge cards for purchase credits Walmart not my favorite place and never uber
I just got it for the 130k bonus... have been debating to upgrade. Might as well
for a business card, a Sam's Club membership would make a lot more sense than Walmart+. I think Amex is going to see a MASSIVE number of cancelations of this card...maybe that is why they are doing it? Hope they don't raise annual fee on the personal Gold but can see it coming as well as see forcing the amex portal on other cards vs direct to flights or hotels.
Owner operator, can you shine the light? I spend about $1200 a week on Diesel alone
Does the new rule about not being eligible for a bonus on the Gold card if you already have the Platinum apply for the business versions as well?
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So how long until those NLL targeted Biz Gold offers come back to juice sign-ups and make their quarterly numbers 😂
🏆 definitely love the new rideshare category and the walmart plus will give me free paramour.
I am wondering if I can buy gift cards at staples and be counted as office supplies credit.
Hi. I’ve already had the platinum business card and have received the bonus. I just received mail offer of 150k Amex points for the business gold gold. Do you know if I would be eligible for the bonus or no because I’ve already received the business platinum bonus. Since they’ve made some changes where you have to apply for the lower tier card first and work your way up. Like the delta cards. Thanks for your time
Dude, they need to add EV charging to that gas station multiplier already.
Double upload? W Sebby 😂🎉😅
It's been a crazy week 😅
I literally just got the card Sunday and it should arrive in the mail shortly because of the 4X on flights booked directly with airlines, ☹ and you can't book Southwest from the Amex travel portal. Definitely going to downgrade in January.
You shouldn’t do that unless you’re trying to mess up your AmEx relationship. Wait out the year.
Wait out the year and just cancel. Downgrading within the first 12 months can raise a flag for abuse / might cause problems for popup jail.
I own a small book publishing business and I do a lot of advertising via Amazon's native advertising platform. Does anyone know if this would fit inside the advertising?
🏆 The current elevated offer makes it worth it alongside the Grubhub credit, but only for the first year. Would probably get the Ink Business Preferred for the 2nd year onwards given the simplified structure. Would love to hear your thoughts in a dedicated video on the Business Platinum. The massive elevated offer right now is appetizing but the credits are a little too similar to the personal platinum that they may not be enough to justify the card.
What do you mean by if you are doing on "supply store"?
Merchant gift cards that aren't cash equivalent (i.e., non-VGC/MCGC) would be interesting.
YMMV on risk tolerance, but I can't imagine Amex being angry about you buying a $20 Chipotle gift card.
No changes to the personal gold card?
Not at the moment :)
🏆 I hope Amex doesn’t irritate their current customers while trying to gain new ones.
Makes me worry about the personal gold. I just hope they don’t add the Walmart +. I don’t see the value of getting that membership when I just get 1x from buying there.
I share your concern that this may be a foreshadowing of a future increase coming to the personal Gold card too!😰😩😕
Regarding you only getting 1% at Walmart, just wanted you to know you can use any card to shop at Walmart. The Platinum card and Business Gold just have to be selected to pay for the monthly Walmart + subscription. You can use any card in your collection to purchase items online and in store. I have the US Bank Shoppers card which gives me 6% back at Walmart, so I use that. Before getting the US Bank card I’d use a 2% back card such as the Blue Business Plus card.
@@jordan23ww my groceries cards are the gold and the Amex bcp so that’s where I fall short. I have a Sam’s club membership for baby stuff in bulk so I need to look into something that I can use there/walmart
If I HAD to guess on an update...
$325 annual fee
Walmart+
$10 month streaming credit
"$360 in [tangible] credits, for a $325 annual fee and W+!"
No more 4xShipping will be BAD for me!!! 😢
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🏆 Hilton Business for Shipping starting October 2023.
I'll barely be able to book Hawaiian back from Japan next year before the 25% redemption discount disappears. This is my gas card for the next 4 months, then I'm cancelling.
I’m gonna sign up in January and pay my taxes with it lol
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$800-$50 = $750 new phone
Anyone know if I can get approved for 2-3 of the same chase ink business preferred? We do a lot of shipping
Yes, via different EINs. Otherwise, upgrade CIC/CIU after Year 1.
🏆 Trying to get an elevated offer and apply.
Edit: First!!!
It'll be interesting to see if they offer any elevated offers before the changes hit.
@@AskSebbyBusinessFunny enough three days ago I got a 90k offer for gold biz card but decided to pass on it cause I wanted to apply for CS plat and wanted to do that SUB fist. Somewhat regretting it now haha.
Tempting, but that 10k in three months would be tough with many 🖌️🎨freelancers😬 🏆.
@@marzantv lots of ways to MS
@@AskSebbyBusiness They targeted me Monday with 90K and 5K for employee card when signup with NLL. You can still find 130K though. I just got 130 like 3 months ago
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