Business cards are looking quite strong this month, so take a look and see whether any are a good fit for you.

  • In-house cards: Chase CSR Biz 200k is not to be missed; of course, the 200,000/300,000 offers on the AMEX Gold Biz and Platinum Biz are also excellent, though you have to apply and see whether you can get them.
  • Airline cards: Delta has huge welcome offers, up to 200k; United’s limited-time 110k offers are also good, Alaska’s 85k is back again, and AA Biz can reach 75k when stacked.
  • Hotel cards: Hilton has an all-time-high 150k+FN offer, IHG is also at an all-time high of 200k after its refresh, and Hyatt Biz has a solid 70k offer.

This post mainly lists strong welcome offers on business cards. For rankings related to personal cards, see: personal card recommendations

  • [All-time high]: The highest or an especially good welcome offer historically; worth prioritizing.
  • [Limited time]: A relatively high welcome offer recently; generally worth applying for.
  • [Regular]: This is basically the long-term standard welcome offer; if you have no other cards to apply for recently, it can be worth considering.

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[All-time high] Chase Sapphire Reserve Business (200,000)

  • The welcome offer is truly very high, and the credits can basically offset the annual fee, so holding it for one year is not a loss at all.

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Credit Card

Packed with statement credits and perks worth $2,500!

  • Welcome bonus: 200,000 Ultimate Rewards (spend $30,000 in six months)
  • Rewards: 8x on flights, hotels, rental cars, and activities booked through Chase Travel; 4x on flights and hotels booked directly; 3x on advertising; 1x on all other purchases
  • Redemption: Redeem for cash back at 1:1; points can also be transferred to airline miles and hotel points
  • Annual fee: $795
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[All-time high] AMEX Hilton Business (150,000+free night certificate)

  • The card has $240 in Hilton credits each year plus elite rental car status. If you can use them, it is not a bad card to keep long term.

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AMEX Hilton Business Credit Card

Complimentary Hilton Gold status + up to $240 in hotel credits each year + premium car rental status

  • Welcome bonus: 150,000 points + 1 free night certificate (spend $8,000 in 6 months)
  • Rewards: 12x on Hilton hotel purchases; 5x on other purchases (on the first $100k in purchases, then 3x)
  • Redemption: Redeemable at Hilton properties worldwide
  • Annual fee: $195
  • Apply now>>

[All-time high] AMEX Delta Business co-branded cards (90,000-200,000)

  • The business versions are similar. Gold has the first-year annual fee waived, so it is worth considering first. Most people can just choose this one.

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AMEX Gold Delta Business Credit Card

First two checked bags free; Delta flight perks, $150 hotel reimbursement each year

  • Welcome bonus: 90,000 Delta miles (spend $6,000 in the first 6 months)
  • Rewards: Delta purchases, supermarkets, restaurants, shipping, advertising 2x; other purchases 1x
  • Redemption: Can be redeemed for Delta flights and SkyTeam partner flights; redemptions get 15% off
  • Annual fee: $150（No annual fee for the first year）
  • Apply now>>
  • If you travel on Delta frequently or have already applied for the Delta Business Gold, you can consider the Delta Business Platinum.

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AMEX Platinum Delta Business Card

First two checked bags free; $440 in annual statement credits + one companion ticket, a card with generous Delta business benefits

  • Welcome bonus: 100,000 Delta miles (spend $8,000 in the first 6 months)
  • Rewards: 3x on Delta purchases and hotel purchases; 2x on restaurants and supermarkets; 1.5x on transportation, shipping, and large single purchases; 1x on everything else
  • Redemption: Can be redeemed for Delta flights and SkyTeam partner airline tickets
  • Annual fee: $350（$250 for some existing cardmembers）
  • Apply now>>
  • If you need Delta elite status and access to Delta’s own airline lounges, you can consider this, but it is best for people who fly a lot. It is not suitable for most people to apply for.

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AMEX Delta Reserve Business Card

First two checked bags free; annual companion ticket + $610 reimbursement, Delta's top-tier business card

  • Welcome bonus: 200,000 Delta miles (spend $20,000 in six months)
  • Rewards: Delta purchases 3x; transportation, office, shipping 1.5x; other purchases 1x
  • Redemption: Can be redeemed for Delta flights and SkyTeam partner flight tickets; redemptions get 15% off
  • Annual fee: $650（Some legacy cardholders: $550）
  • Apply now>>

[All-time high] Chase IHG Business (190,000+10,000)

  • This card also gives a free night certificate every year; it also has $100+$50 in airline credits, so it can be kept long term.
  • If you add an Employee Card in the first 3 months, you can earn another 10,000 IHG points.

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Chase IHG Business Credit Card

50k free night certificate every year + $100 airline credit; easier path to elite status!

  • Welcome bonus: 190,000 IHG points (spend $5,000 in three months) + 10,000 (add an employee card in three months)
  • Rewards: 10x on IHG purchases; 5x on travel, gas stations, dining, and business purchases (office supplies, advertising); 3x on all other purchases
  • Redemption: Redeem for IHG hotels, worth about 0.6 cpp
  • Annual fee: $200
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[Limited time] Citi Business AAdvantage Platinum (75,000)

  • After earning the welcome offer, just downgrade or close the card after one year. The first-year annual fee is waived anyway.
  • 2x on all purchases is available on quite a few business and personal cards, so this is not especially worth keeping long term.
  • The current welcome offer is 65,000, but it can be stacked with the 10,000 bonus from registering an AA business account. See the detailed review for specifics.

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Citi AA Platinum Business American Airlines Business Credit Card

AA airline card with first-year annual fee waived

  • Welcome bonus: 65,000 AA miles ($4,000 spend in 4 months)
  • Rewards: 2x on AA website ticket purchases; 2x on telecommunications, car rentals, and gas; 1x on everything else
  • Redemption: Best value for redeeming flights between China and the U.S. or between the U.S. and Europe; business-class redemptions can also offer solid value.
  • Annual fee: $99（First-year annual fee waived）
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[Limited time] AMEX Business Gold (up to 200,000)

  • You need to try applying; you can only see the exact offer you get at the final step.
  • If you are not satisfied, you can choose not to submit the application, with no impact on your credit score.

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AMEX Business Gold Card

Automatically earn 4x points, plus up to $240 in annual shipping statement credits

  • Welcome bonus: Up to 200,000 Membership Rewards (spend $15,000 in 3 months)
  • Rewards: Earn 4x on your top two spending categories, including: transit, wireless phone services, electronic goods, advertising, gas stations, and computer hardware/software/cloud solutions (on the first $15k in purchases, then 1x thereafter)
  • Redemption: Redeem for gift cards, cash, and travel; transfers to airline miles offer the best value
  • Annual fee: $375
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[Limited time] AMEX Business Platinum (up to 300,000)

  • You need to try applying; you can only see the exact offer you get at the final step.
  • If you are not satisfied, you can choose not to submit the application, with no impact on your credit score.

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AMEX Business Platinum Card

Over $1,300 in annual statement credits; comes with a large set of premium benefits!

  • Welcome bonus: Up to 300,000 Membership Rewards (spend $20,000 in 3 months)
  • Rewards: 5x on flights and select hotel purchases; 1.5x on purchases of $5,000 or more; 1x on everything else
  • Redemption: Transfer 1:1 to many airline miles and hotel points programs; get 35% points back when redeeming for eligible flights
  • Annual fee: $895（Changes for existing cardholders in 2026）
  • Apply now>>

[Limited time] AMEX Graphite ($1,500)

  • This is a newly launched card with a good welcome offer, but going forward, the annual-fee cost is too high just for this 2% return.

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AMEX Graphite Business Business Credit Card

Huge welcome bonus, plus an easy 2% cash back on everyday spending!

  • Welcome bonus: $1,500 (spend $50,000 in six months)
  • Rewards: 5% on flights and hotels booked through AMEX Travel; 2% on everything else
  • Redemption: Redeem directly for cash
  • Annual fee: $295
  • Apply now>>

[Limited time] Chase Ink Preferred (100,000)

  • Long-term hold: The cap for 3x back on travel, shipping, internet and phone bills, and advertising is relatively high, making it suitable for those with significant spending in these categories.
  • Personal suggestion: After earning the welcome offer, keep it depending on your spending categories, or downgrade to Ink Cash or Ink Unlimited.

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Chase Ink Preferred Business Credit Card

A strong choice for people with heavy spending in specific categories, Chase business card

  • Welcome bonus: 100,000 Ultimate Rewards (spend $8,000 in the first 3 months)
  • Rewards: 3x on travel, shipping, internet/cable/phone services, and advertising (Travel, Shipping purchases, Internet, Cable and Phone services, Advertising), on up to the first $150k; all other purchases 1x
  • Redemption: Redeem for cash at 100 UR = $1; can transfer 1:1 to airline miles or hotel points; can redeem at 1:1.25 toward travel purchases; value 1.6 cent/points
  • Annual fee: $95
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[Limited time] Capital One Spark Cash Select ($750)

  • It has no annual fee, so the value proposition is excellent.

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Capital One Spark Cash Select Business Credit Card

1.5% cash back on all purchases!

  • Welcome bonus: $750 cash back (spend $6,000 in the first three months)
  • Rewards: 1.5% cash back on all purchases
  • Redemption: Redeem for cash back; if you have a Venture card, you can transfer points
  • Annual fee: $0
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[Limited time] Chase Hyatt Business (70,000)

  • It gives credits each year that offset half of the annual fee, but unfortunately it does not give a free night certificate. You could also just grab the bonus and move on.

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Chase World of Hyatt Business Credit Card

Up to $100 in hotel statement credits every year!

  • Welcome bonus: 70,000 Hyatt points (spend $7,000 within three months of account opening)
  • Rewards: 4x at Hyatt hotels; 2x at fitness clubs; 2x in your top three spending categories among dining, shipping, airline tickets, local transit & commuting, social media & search engine advertising, car rentals, gas stations, and internet/cable/phone services (starting in 2023, this becomes 2x in the top two categories). All other purchases earn 1x.
  • Redemption: Redeem for stays at Hyatt hotels, with an estimated value of 1.6 cent/point; redemptions may come with a 10% points rebate
  • Annual fee: $199
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[Limited time] AMEX Marriott Business (100,000+50k certificate)

  • Right now, after spending $8,000 in the first 6 months, you can earn 100,000 Marriott points + 1 certificate worth up to 50k. It expires on November 4.
  • It gives a free night certificate every year, so if you can use it, this can be a long-term keeper.

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AMEX Marriott Bonvoy Business Credit Card

Complimentary Gold elite status; one luxury hotel free night every year!

  • Welcome bonus: 100,000 points + 1 50,000-point free night certificate (spend $8,000 in 6 months)
  • Rewards: 6x at SPG/Marriott hotels, 4x on dining, gas, and wireless phone service, 2x on all other purchases
  • Redemption: Redeem at SPG/Marriott/Ritz-Carlton properties, or transfer to airline miles at up to a 3:1.25 ratio
  • Annual fee: $125
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[Limited time] BofA Atmos Rewards Business (85,000+companion fare)

  • The points are relatively valuable, and the companion fare is usable.

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BofA Atmos Rewards Business Business Credit Card

Free checked bags, priority boarding, and an annual companion fare!

  • Welcome bonus: 85,000 Alaska miles + one companion ticket (spend $5,500 in 90 days)
  • Rewards: 3x on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines; 2x on gas, shipping, transit, and rideshare; 1x on all other purchases
  • Redemption: Redeemable for award flights on the airline itself and its partner airlines
  • Annual fee: $70（Plus $25 for each additional card）
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[Limited time] Chase United Business (110,000+2,000 PQP)

  • It has various credits, so keeping it long term is also fine.

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Chase United Business Credit Card

Annual Club Passes; free checked bags; and lots of statement credit benefits!

  • Welcome bonus: 100,000 UA miles + 2,000 PQP (spend $5,000 within 3 months) + 10,000 UA miles (add one supplementary card within 3 months)
  • Rewards: 2x on local transit, dining, gas, office supply stores, and airfare purchased on the UA website; 1x on everything else
  • Redemption: Can be redeemed for domestic and international flights on UA and Star Alliance partners, with a value of 1.6 cent/point
  • Annual fee: $150（No annual fee for the first year）
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[Limited time] Chase United Club Business (110,000+2,000 PQP)

  • Suitable for people who fly United very frequently and need lots of checked-bag and United lounge benefits.

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Chase United Club Business United Airlines Business Credit Card

Complimentary United Club access; first and second checked bags free, plus a long list of statement credits!

  • Welcome bonus: 100,000 United Airlines miles + 2,000 PQP (spend $5,000 in the first three months) + 10,000 (add one additional card)
  • Rewards: 5x on United Hotels; 2x on United purchases; 1.5x on all other purchases
  • Redemption: Redeemable for domestic and international flights on United and Star Alliance partners, valued at 1.6 cents per point
  • Annual fee: $695
  • Apply now>>

[Limited time] Chase Southwest Business 80k

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Chase Southwest Premier Business Credit Card

Southwest business card with 6,000 bonus points every year!

  • Welcome bonus: 80,000 Southwest miles (spend $3,000 in the first 3 months)
  • Rewards: 2x on Southwest flights, hotel stays, and rental cars booked through Southwest; 2x at restaurants and gas stations (on the first $8k each year); 1x on all other purchases,
  • Redemption: Redeem for Southwest flights, with points worth about 1.5¢/point
  • Annual fee: $149
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[Limited time] US Bank Triple Cash Rewards ($750)

  • The 3% categories are useful for businesses, and the $100 software credit is easy to use.

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U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business Credit Card

3% on gas, restaurants, cell phone services, and office expenses; plus up to $100 in annual software statement credits!

  • Welcome bonus: $750 cash back (spend $6,000 in 150 days)
  • Rewards: 3% on gas, restaurants, cell phone services, and office supplies; 1% on all other purchases
  • Redemption: Cash back
  • Annual fee: $0
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[Limited time] US Bank Altitude Connect Business (75,000)

  • This card offers 4x-5x back on travel, which is quite good. For rideshare, you can also get a $100 credit each year, and it includes 4 Priority Pass visits, making it a fairly well-rounded card.

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U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect Business Credit Card

4x on travel, 2x on dining; complimentary airport lounge access

  • Welcome bonus: 75,000 points (spend $6,000 within 180 days of account opening)
  • Rewards: 5x on hotels and car rentals booked through its own website; 4x on travel (up to $15k per year); 2x on dining and cell phone bills; 1x on everything else
  • Redemption: Redeem directly: 100 points = $1 cash back
  • Annual fee: $95（$0 annual fee for the first year）
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[Limited time] US Bank Business Essentials Plus

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US Bank Business Essentials Plus

Fully automatic 5% cash back, up to 3.5% on all purchases

  • Welcome bonus: $1,000 (spend $15,000 within 150 days of account opening)
  • Rewards: 10% on prepaid hotels and car rentals through the US Bank Travel Center; automatically earn 5% in your top spending category each month, on up to $200,000 per year; up to 3.5% on all purchases
  • Redemption: Redeem directly for cash
  • Annual fee: $295
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[Regular] Chase Ink Unlimited (75,000)

  • Long-term hold: 1.5x on all purchases. It is actually similar to the personal Unlimited, so there is not much point in holding an additional one.
  • Personal suggestion: After earning the welcome offer, convert it to Ink Cash to enjoy bonus-category rewards.

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Chase Ink Unlimited Business Credit Card

1.5x points on all business purchases; no annual fee!

  • Welcome bonus: 75,000 Ultimate Rewards (UR) after spending $6,000 in 3 months
  • Rewards: 1.5x on all purchases, unlimited
  • Redemption: Redeem for cash back at 100 UR = $1; if you also hold a premium card, points can be transferred 1:1 to airline miles or hotel points, or redeemed for travel at 1:1.25/1.5; point value: 1.6 cents/point
  • Annual fee: $0
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[Regular] Chase Ink Cash (75,000)

  • Long-term hold: The bonus rewards at office supply stores and on internet, cell phone, phone, and TV bills are quite good and suitable for small-business spending. Office supply stores also sell Visa gift cards and other third-party gift cards.
  • Personal suggestion: Keep long term.

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Chase Ink Cash Business Credit Card

5x at office supply stores, internet, cell phone, landline, and cable TV; no annual fee!

  • Welcome bonus: 75,000 Ultimate Rewards (UR) (spend $6,000 in 3 months)
  • Rewards: 5x at office supply stores and on internet, cell phone, landline, and cable TV bills (on up to the first $25k in purchases); 2x at gas stations and restaurants (on up to the first $25k in purchases); 1x on all other purchases
  • Redemption: Redeem for cash back at 100 UR = $1; if you also hold a premium card, points can be transferred 1:1 to airline miles or hotel points, or redeemed toward travel at 1:1.25/1.5; point value: 1.6 cent/point
  • Annual fee: $0
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[Regular] Capital One Spark Cash Plus ($2,000)

  • 2% cash back on all purchases, plus the annual fee can be waived with high spending, making the value proposition very strong.

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Capital One Spark Cash Plus Business Credit Card

Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases!

  • Welcome bonus: $2,000 cash back (spend $30,000 in the first three months)
  • Rewards: 2% on all purchases
  • Redemption: Redeem directly for cash back; can transfer to points
  • Annual fee: $150
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[Regular] Capital One Spark Cash ($1,000)

  • The first-year annual fee is waived. After earning the bonus, you can consider downgrading in the second year to avoid the annual fee.

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Capital One Spark Cash Credit Card

2% cash back on all purchases!

  • Welcome bonus: $1,000 travel credit (spend $10,000 in 3 months)
  • Rewards: 2% cash back on all purchases; 5% on Capital One Travel purchases
  • Redemption: Redeem for cash back
  • Annual fee: $95（No annual fee for the first year）
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[Regular] Capital One Venture Business 100,000

  • The spending requirement is fairly high, but the return is still pretty good.
  • Capital One points can now also be transferred to airline miles and hotel points, so they are still useful.

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Capital One Venture Business

$100 annual credit, 2x on all purchases, and excellent overall value!

  • Welcome bonus: 100,000 (3 months spend $10,000)
  • Rewards: 5x on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One; 2x on everything else
  • Redemption: Can be redeemed for cash; can also be transferred to airline points and hotel loyalty programs
  • Annual fee: $95
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[Regular] Capital One Venture X Business (150,000)

  • Like the personal version, this card also has a $300 credit + 10,000 points each year, making it effectively free to hold.

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Capital One Venture X Business Credit Card

A premium business credit card that can more than pay for itself each year

  • Welcome bonus: 150,000 points (spend $30,000 in the first three months of account opening)
  • Rewards: 2x on all purchases, plus an extra 10x/5x through the Capital One Travel portal
  • Redemption: 100 points = $1 toward travel purchases; 1:1 transfers to airline miles
  • Annual fee: $395
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[Regular] Chase Southwest Performance Business (80,000)

  • The 80,000 welcome offer is good, but completing the welcome-offer spending requirement will not directly meet the Companion Pass requirement.

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Chase Southwest Performance Business Credit Card

Southwest business premium card with 9,000 bonus points every year!

  • Welcome bonus: 80,000 Southwest miles (spend $5,000 in the first 3 months)
  • Rewards: 3x on Southwest purchases; 2x on advertising purchases, internet, cable TV, phone services, gas, and dining; 1x on all other purchases
  • Redemption: Redeemable for Southwest flights, with points worth about 1.5 cents each
  • Annual fee: $299
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[Regular] US Bank Altitude Power Business (75,000)

  • The welcome offer is decent, and 2.5x on mobile payments is pretty nice if you can make use of it.

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US Bank Altitude Power Business Business Credit Card

Fairly standard, suitable for business users

  • Welcome bonus: 75,000 points (spend $10,000 within 120 days)
  • Rewards: 6x on the issuer's travel portal; 2.5x on mobile wallet payments; 2x on everything else;
  • Redemption: Cash back redemption directly ($25 minimum)
  • Annual fee: $195
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[Standard] Wells Fargo Signify Business ($500)

  • The welcome bonus is good, with no annual fee and 2% cash back.
  • It can be kept long term.

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Wells Fargo Signify Business

Simple and straightforward: 2% cash back + no annual fee!

  • Welcome bonus: $500 (spend $5,000 in 3 months)
  • Rewards: 2% cash back on all purchases
  • Redemption: Redeem for cash back directly
  • Annual fee: $0
  • Apply now>>

Other Cards

  • US Bank Amazon Business: 5% cash back on Amazon purchases. If you spend a lot or place many orders on Amazon, this is definitely a very solid card. There are also co-branded card discount promotions around the holidays. However, the welcome bonus is a bit low, at only $125.
  • US Bank Business Leverage: The $750 welcome bonus is pretty good, but purchases only earn 2x in select categories, which is fairly average.
  • Barclays Wyndham Earner Business: If you can make use of Wyndham hotel stays, this card offers excellent value. The highest 8x earning rate is equivalent to roughly 7% cash back, and the 15,000 points given each year are worth about $145, which is more than the annual fee. In addition, the complimentary Wyndham Diamond status can also be used to match to several other elite statuses.

About Business Credit Cards

Business credit cards are credit cards or charge cards issued by banks for companies or people engaged in business activities. Because there are many small companies and small businesses in the United States, banks sometimes also call them Small Business Cards. Compared with personal credit cards, many business credit cards offer higher welcome bonuses and better benefits, so they are well worth applying for if you are eligible. In addition, business credit cards are tied to an EIN (similar to an SSN), and you can even use multiple EINs to apply for several copies of the same credit card. So if you are able to apply, the potential upside is higher than with personal cards.

Compared with personal credit cards, business credit cards often have slightly higher welcome bonuses and may also offer rewards designed for business spending. Overall, however, the vast majority of business credit cards have cash back rates and bonus categories that are covered by personal cards as well. Therefore, in this article we focus on a few business credit cards with relatively high welcome bonuses. For some cards whose welcome bonuses or general usefulness are only average but that still have some keeper value, we will also introduce them later. The cards below are ranked by the value of their welcome bonuses. For cards involving points, we referenced: Points and Miles Valuations. For simple calculations, UR is valued at 1.6c/p, while MR, AA, and UA miles are all valued at 1.5c/p.

Welcome Bonus Roundup

The accounts below all have very solid sign-up bonuses. Pick the ones you like and earn some extra cash. Over time, those small amounts add up, and in a year you can earn a good amount of money and travel funds from these financial accounts.