American Express Basic Business Card

BusinessPoints

Free Amex card for businesses that want cashflow flexibility and basic rewards without paying an annual fee. Great starting point.

Annual fee

Free

APR

28.2% variable

FX fee

3.5%

Welcome bonus

None

Earn rate

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • No annual fee — free to hold
  • Still earns Membership Rewards points
  • Integrates with Xero and QuickBooks

Cons

  • 3.5% FX fee on international spend
  • No travel insurance or lounge access
  • Lower earn rate than Gold/Platinum

Key benefits

  • No annual fee
  • 1 Membership Rewards point per £1
  • Expense management tools
  • Connect to accounting software

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