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Blue Business Cash Card from American Express vs CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Blue Business Cash Card from American Express comes from American Express at $0/yr; the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard from Citi at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureBlue Business Cash Card from American ExpressCitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$250 statement creditNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)$250-
Min spend to unlock bonus$3,000 in 3 mo-
IssuerAmerican ExpressCiti
Card categorybusinesstravel
Best earning category (All_purchases_first_50k_per_year)2x1x
Transfer partnersNoneaadvantage
Headline benefits
  • 2% cash back up to $50K/yr
  • $0 annual fee
  • 0% intro APR 12 months
  • Auto-credited to statement
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    Blue Business Cash Card from American Express
    $0/yr · $250 statement credit
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    CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard
    $0/yr ·

    Editorial take: Blue Business Cash Card from American Express

    The cash-back twin of the Blue Business Plus. Same 2% catch-all up to $50K/year, but you get automatic statement credit instead of Membership Rewards points. Simpler for businesses that don't want to manage a points balance; less ceiling than the Plus for transfer-partner redemptions.

    Editorial take: CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Blue Business Cash Card from American Express or CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard?
    The Blue Business Cash Card from American Express has a public bonus ($250 statement credit, worth roughly $250), while the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Blue Business Cash Card from American Express's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard?
    The Blue Business Cash Card from American Express has no annual fee, so the question is whether the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard'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 CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Citi) 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 Blue Business Cash Card from American Express or the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard 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. CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard: no published min spend. 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.