75,000 Bonus Points for AMEX Business Gold Rewards Card Returns

The AMEX Business Gold Rewards Card 75,000 points offer is again available. While the terms state that the offer is valid until March 14, 2013, word on the street is that it will only be valid until Friday, March 8–so if you want this offer, apply soon. You must spend $10,000 in 4 months to get the bonus. Here are the key offer terms:

75,000 Membership Rewards bonus points for spending $10,000 in 4 months
Offer Bonus ID A3TZ
Apply by March 8, 2013
“Welcome bonus offer not available to applicants who have had this product or any other Business Gold, Green or Platinum Card account within the last 12 months”
No annual fee the first year, then $175

While the font is miniscule, you can click on the terms below for a screenshot if you apply for this offer and need to reference them:

75000 Bonus Points for AMEX Business Gold Rewards Card

Category Bonus Earning:

3X points on airfare purchased directly with airlines
2X points on purchases in the U.S. of gas at stand-alone gas stations; online, TV and radio advertising; shipping
All other categories earn 1 point per $1, as do purchases after exceeding $100,000 spend on the card in each bonus category

FAQ

How Often Does AMEX Run These 75,000 Bonus Points Offers?

In the past year, fairly often actually, although of course as with investing, history doesn't guarantee the same future pattern. There were prior AMEX Business Gold Rewards card offers earlier this year January 22-28, on 10/24/12, 9/12/12, and 8/8/12-8/9/12.

How Does This Offer Compare to Previous AMEX Business Gold Rewards 75,000 Points Offers?

The 75,000 point public offers for the AMEX Business Gold Rewards card are typically for $10,000 spend, although you may receive a lower spend requirement in the mail as a targeted offer, so be on the lookout for that. Don't expect AMEX to lower the minimum spend for the public offer anytime soon.

I Don't Have a Business; Can I Still Apply?

This is a small business card, so if you do anything that is a small business, such as selling on Amazon, eBay or etsy, renting property, consulting, etc., you have a good chance of qualifying. You may apply as a sole proprietor with your social security number. You do not need to have revenue yet, you can legitimately be planning a business and want to have a business card to separate business related expenses even in the planning stage. Count on being asked, however, about your business, and of course answer questions truthfully.

I Had the AMEX Business Gold Rewards Card Within the Last Year; Can I Get the Bonus Again?

No: per the terms: Welcome bonus offer not available to applicants who have had this product or any Business Gold, Green or Platinum Card account within the last 12 months.

What if I Have a Personal AMEX Premier Gold Rewards or Platinum Card, Can I Get This Offer?

Yes! Having personal Platinum, Gold or Green AMEX cards or even other AMEX credit cards does not prevent you from getting a bonus on an AMEX business card (which is a charge card). Note exclusions above though.

What Are the Best Ways to Meet the $10,000 Minimum Spend?

With AMEX, I do NOT recommend trying to meet minimum spend with Amazon Payments, because that carries a significant risk of an AMEX Financial Review, which from what I've heard is a pain to deal with. See my Tips to Meet Minimum Spend on Credit Cards

What are the best partners to transfer AMEX Membership Rewards points to?

Ever since the United-Continental merger, you can't transfer points to United MileagePlus. You can transfer to Air Canada's Aeroplan program to book Star Alliance awards, but in most cases it's not a good option due to the post-devaluation award chart and fuel surcharges on most partners.

The best transfer opportunity by far for anyone traveling to Asia is to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, especially as you can now book Singapore Suites at the Saver level.

You can also transfer to British Airways Avios, and if you do that, try to take advantage of a transfer bonus. There was recently a 30% transfer bonus that has now ended, and in the past there have been 40% and 50% transfer bonuses from Membership Rewards to Avios.

There's also Delta, which used to run transfer bonuses, but hasn't in quite some time, so don't expect any. But before you transfer to Delta, check out How Much is a Delta Skymile Worth? since they're nicknamed “Skypesos” for a reason.

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