Update: Unfortunately, AMEX has declared this to be a targeted offer, so chances are you are NOT eligible for this and won't be able to apply for it either online or over the phone–sorry. Looks like the best offer is still 75,000 points for $10,000 spend, which I was able to pull up here: 75K AMEX Business Gold Rewards for $10K Spend. If you can't see the 75K points for $10K spend offer, call AMEX at 800-519-6736 to request it.
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A 75K AMEX Business Gold Rewards card bonus offer is available online, and the good news is that it has a minimum spend of $5000 during the first 3 months. If you can't get the 75K offer to appear online right away when clicking the above link, try deleting all cookies and browsing history, and opening a new incognito window in Google Chrome.
Here are the details:
- 75,000 Membership Rewards points after $5000 spend within the first 3 months of card membership
- 3X points per dollar spent on one category of your choice from the list below:
- Airfare purchased directly from airlines
- U.S. purchases for advertising in select media
- U.S. purchases for shipping
- U.S. computer hardware, software, cloud computing purchases made directly from select providers
- 2X points per dollar spent on the 4 remaining categories
- 1X per dollar spent on all other purchases
- Annual fee waived the first year; thereafter $175 per year
- Apply by June 30, 2015 for this offer
Interestingly, I don't see language stating that applicants are not eligible for the signup bonus if they currently have or have had this charge card within a certain time frame. Usually, the terms state “Bonus not available to applicants who have or have had this product within the last 12 months” but I don't see that stated here. Here are the terms regarding the signup bonus:
FAQ
Does the 3X Bonus Points for Airfare Include Buying Miles?
Usually not, because most buy miles offers are processed by points.com and so are not coded as an airline purchase. That said, when you buy American AAdvantage miles, these are processed by American Airlines itself, so you *do* earn the 3X bonus for these purchases, if you chose airfare as your 3X category. And note that the current AA Buy Miles offer is up to 50,000 bonus miles, which you earn if you max out the promotion by buying 90,000-100,000 miles by June 12, 2015.
Is There a Foreign Transaction Fee for the AMEX Business Gold Card?
Yes–unlike the AMEX Platinum and AMEX Business Platinum, which don't charge foreign transaction fees, there is a 2.7% foreign transaction fee for the AMEX Business Gold Rewards card. The AMEX Premier Rewards Gold personal card announced that as part of its new benefits (and annual fee hike to $195, from the current $175) there will be no foreign transaction fee effective June 1, 2015, but I haven't seen any similar mention of this for the AMEX Business Gold Rewards card.
When do the Membership Rewards Bonus Points Post to My Account?
Allow 6-8 weeks for your Membership Rewards bonus points to post after you have met minimum spend.
Can I Request a Points Advance if the Points Haven't Posted By When I Need Them?
No, points advances haven't been possible since AMEX eliminated points advances in 2013, see AMEX Membership Rewards Points Advance Ends June 30, 2013
Can AMEX Membership Rewards Points be Transferred to Others' Frequent Flyer Accounts?
Membership Rewards points may only be transferred to authorized users' frequent flyer accounts. I recommend making your spouse or partner an authorized user on your account, as you will then be able to transfer your AMEX Membership Rewards points to his or her frequent flyer account. See AMEX Points Transer to Another Account: Authorized Users Only
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