American Express Gold Business Card

BusinessPoints

The go-to business card for UK companies spending £3k+ per month. Strong earn rate on travel, solid welcome bonus, and genuinely useful travel perks.

Annual fee

£195/yr

APR

56.6% variable

FX fee

None

Welcome bonus

20,000 Membership Rewards points

Earn rate

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • No FX fees — great for international spend
  • 2x points on travel bookings
  • Points transfer to BA Avios, Virgin, and 15+ airlines

Cons

  • £195 annual fee
  • Not widely accepted (Amex)
  • Only 2 lounge visits per year

Key benefits

  • Airport lounge access (2 visits per year)
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Expense management tools

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