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Allegiant World Mastercard vs The Business Platinum Card from Amex

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Allegiant World Mastercard comes from Bank of America at $59/yr; the The Business Platinum Card from Amex from American Express at $895/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the The Business Platinum Card from Amex is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($2,700 more in estimated value) than the Allegiant World Mastercard's. Get the The Business Platinum Card from Amex first; revisit the Allegiant World Mastercard after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAllegiant World MastercardThe Business Platinum Card from Amex
Annual fee$59$895
Sign-up bonus150,000 Membership Rewards points
Bonus value (est.)-$2,700
Min spend to unlock bonus-$20,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaAmerican Express
Card categorycashbackbusiness
Transfer partnersNoneamex-mr
Headline benefits
    • 150k MR bonus
    • $910 in shopping credits
    • Centurion lounge access
    • 35% flight rebate
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    Allegiant World Mastercard
    $59/yr ·
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    The Business Platinum Card from Amex
    $895/yr · 150,000 Membership Rewards points

    Editorial take: Allegiant World Mastercard

    Editorial take: The Business Platinum Card from Amex

    Only worth it if you'll actually use the Dell, Indeed, and Adobe credits, they total $910 per year but require repeat spending at each vendor. If you do, this is the most credit-rich card on the market.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Allegiant World Mastercard or The Business Platinum Card from Amex?
    The The Business Platinum Card from Amex has a public bonus (150,000 Membership Rewards points, worth roughly $2,700), while the Allegiant World Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Allegiant World Mastercard's $59 annual fee worth it compared to the The Business Platinum Card from Amex?
    At $59/yr, the Allegiant World Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the The Business Platinum Card from Amex's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Allegiant World Mastercard and The Business Platinum Card from Amex?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and American Express) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the Allegiant World Mastercard or the The Business Platinum Card from Amex first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Allegiant World Mastercard: no published min spend. The Business Platinum Card from Amex: $20,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.