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American Express Business Gold vs Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express

Both are business travel cards. The American Express Business Gold comes from American Express at $375/yr; the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express from American Express at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

Both cards come from American Express and target business spenders, so the choice usually comes down to whether you'll use the premium-tier benefits. The American Express Business Gold costs $375 more per year, only worth it if you'll actually use the upgraded perks.

FeatureAmerican Express Business GoldLowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
Annual fee$375$0
Sign-up bonus100,000 Membership Rewards points$100 statement credit
Bonus value (est.)$1,800$100
Min spend to unlock bonus$15,000 in 3 mo$1,000 in 3 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressAmerican Express
Card categorybusinessbusiness
Best earning category (Top_two_categories)4x1x
Transfer partnersamex-mrNone
Headline benefits
  • 4x top categories
  • $240 business credit
  • 100k MR bonus
  • Flexible categories
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    American Express Business Gold
    $375/yr · 100,000 Membership Rewards points
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    Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
    $0/yr · $100 statement credit

    Editorial take: American Express Business Gold

    The 4x on your top two categories each month is uniquely flexible, if your business spend varies, this auto-adapts. The credits need active use to offset the fee.

    Editorial take: Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, American Express Business Gold or Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
    The American Express Business Gold has the bigger bonus, 100,000 Membership Rewards points, worth roughly $1,800, versus $100 statement credit (~$100) on the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express.
    Is the American Express Business Gold's $375 annual fee worth it compared to the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
    At $375/yr, the American Express Business Gold is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the American Express Business Gold and Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
    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 American Express Business Gold or the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. American Express Business Gold: $15,000 spend in 3 months. Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express: $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.