Blue Business Cash Card from American Express vs Amazon Business Prime American Express Card

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Blue Business Cash Card from American Express or Amazon Business Prime American Express Card?

The Blue Business Cash Card from American Express has the bigger bonus, $250 statement credit, worth roughly $250, versus $125 Amazon.com Gift Card (~$125) on the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card.

Is the Blue Business Cash Card from American Express's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card?

The Blue Business Cash Card from American Express has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Blue Business Cash Card from American Express.

Can I have both the Blue Business Cash Card from American Express and Amazon Business Prime American Express Card?

Yes, though both are issued by American Express so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). 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 Blue Business Cash Card from American Express or the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card first?

Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Blue Business Cash Card from American Express: $3,000 spend in 3 months. Amazon Business Prime American Express Card: $0 in 0 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.