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.
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Blue Business Plus from Amex vs JetBlue Plus Card
Both are well-respected travel cards. The Blue Business Plus from Amex comes from American Express at $0/yr; the JetBlue Plus Card from Barclays at $99/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.
| Feature | Blue Business Plus from Amex | JetBlue Plus Card |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $0 | $99 |
| Sign-up bonus | 15,000 points | 60,000 points |
| Bonus value (est.) | $300 | $780 |
| Min spend to unlock bonus | $3,000 in 3 mo | $1,000 in 3 mo |
| Issuer | American Express | Barclays |
| Card category | business | airline |
| Best earning category (All_purchases) | 2x | 1x |
| Transfer partners | amex-mr | trueblue |
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Blue Business Plus from Amex
$0/yr · 15,000 points
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JetBlue Plus Card
$99/yr · 60,000 points
Editorial take: JetBlue Plus Card
Strong East Coast card. The 5,000 anniversary points alone are worth ~$65 (more than half the fee), and the 10% redemption rebate keeps the rest of your TrueBlue stash compounding.
Common questions
- Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Blue Business Plus from Amex or JetBlue Plus Card?
- The JetBlue Plus Card has the bigger bonus — 60,000 points, worth roughly $780, versus 15,000 points (~$300) on the Blue Business Plus from Amex.
- Is the Blue Business Plus from Amex's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the JetBlue Plus Card?
- The Blue Business Plus from Amex has no annual fee, so the question is whether the JetBlue Plus Card's $99 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the JetBlue Plus Card's benefits to clear $99 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Blue Business Plus from Amex.
- Can I have both the Blue Business Plus from Amex and JetBlue Plus Card?
- Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Barclays) 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 Plus from Amex or the JetBlue Plus Card first?
- Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Blue Business Plus from Amex: $3,000 spend in 3 months. JetBlue Plus Card: $1,000 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.