American Express® Business Gold Card vs. Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

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American Express® Business Gold Card
American Express
4.4

4x on top 2 spending categories. 100,000-point bonus.

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Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
American Express
4.6

6% at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/yr). 6% on select streaming.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. American Express® Business Gold Card may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.

Feature
American Express® Business
Blue Cash Preferred®
Annual Fee
$375/yr
$95/yr Best
Sign-up Bonus
100,000 points
$350
Rewards Rate
1x-4x
1%-6%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 12 months
Regular APR
19.49%-27.49% Variable
19.24%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
American Express® Business Gold Card
Pros
  • 4x on top two business spending categories
  • Points transfer to 20+ airline/hotel partners
  • 100,000-point sign-up bonus
Cons
  • $375 annual fee
  • $150k annual cap on 4x categories
  • $10,000 minimum spend for bonus
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Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Pros
  • 6% back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/year)
  • 6% on select streaming subscriptions
  • $0 intro annual fee for first year
Cons
  • $95 annual fee after first year
  • 6% grocery bonus caps at $6,000/year
  • Foreign transaction fee
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