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American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited vs Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard

Both are well-respected travel cards. The American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited comes from American Express at $295/yr; the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard from Bank of Missouri at $79/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($1,500 more in estimated value) than the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard's. Get the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited first; revisit the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAmerican Express Graphite Business Cash UnlimitedFree Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard
Annual fee$295$79
Sign-up bonus$1,500 cash back
Bonus value (est.)$1,500-
Min spend to unlock bonus$50,000 in 6 mo-
IssuerAmerican ExpressBank of Missouri
Card categorybusinesscashback
Best earning category (Amex_travel_flights_prepaid_hotels)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited
      $295/yr · $1,500 cash back
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      Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard
      $79/yr ·

      Editorial take: American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited

      Editorial take: Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited or Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard?
      The American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited has a public bonus ($1,500 cash back, worth roughly $1,500), while the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited's $295 annual fee worth it compared to the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard?
      At $295/yr, the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited and Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Bank of Missouri) 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 American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited or the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited: $50,000 spend in 6 months. Free Spirit Travel More World Elite 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.