Editorial take: Blue Business Plus from Amex
The silent workhorse of the Amex MR ecosystem. 2x on everything up to $50k/year with no annual fee. Pair it with the Platinum or Gold to unlock transfers, and you have a powerful everyday earner.
Both are well-respected travel cards. The Blue Business Plus from Amex comes from American Express at $0/yr; the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card from American Express at $650/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.
For most people the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card is the stronger pick today — the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($900 more in estimated value) than the Blue Business Plus from Amex's. Get the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card first; revisit the Blue Business Plus from Amex after you've earned that bonus.
| Feature | Blue Business Plus from Amex | Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $0 | $650 |
| Sign-up bonus | 15,000 points | 100,000 miles |
| Bonus value (est.) | $300 | $1,200 |
| Min spend to unlock bonus | $3,000 in 3 mo | $8,000 in 6 mo |
| Issuer | American Express | American Express |
| Card category | business | airline |
| Best earning category (All_purchases) | 2x | 1x |
| Transfer partners | amex-mr | skymiles |
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The silent workhorse of the Amex MR ecosystem. 2x on everything up to $50k/year with no annual fee. Pair it with the Platinum or Gold to unlock transfers, and you have a powerful everyday earner.
Premium Delta business. Sky Club + first-class companion cert combined typically cover the fee for couples on a single trip. Stack with personal Delta Reserve only if you really want unlimited Sky Club.
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.