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American Express Schwab Investor Card vs Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card

Both are travel travel cards. The American Express Schwab Investor Card comes from American Express at $0/yr; the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card from Barclays at $95/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.

FeatureAmerican Express Schwab Investor CardWyndham Rewards Earner Business Card
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonus10,000 Membership Rewards pointsNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)$110-
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 6 mo-
IssuerAmerican ExpressBarclays
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (All_purchases)1.5x1x
Transfer partnersamex-mrNone
Headline benefits
  • 1.5X MR on everything
  • $0 annual fee
  • 1.0c/pt Invest with Rewards
  • Full MR transfer partners
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    American Express Schwab Investor Card
    $0/yr · 10,000 Membership Rewards points
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    Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card
    $95/yr ·

    Editorial take: American Express Schwab Investor Card

    The hidden gem of the Amex MR lineup for Schwab brokerage customers. Flat 1.5X MR with $0 annual fee, full transfer-partner access, AND a 1.0 cents-per-point cash-into-brokerage redemption guarantees you can always extract real cash. The catch: you need a Schwab brokerage account to apply.

    Editorial take: Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, American Express Schwab Investor Card or Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card?
    The American Express Schwab Investor Card has a public bonus (10,000 Membership Rewards points, worth roughly $110), while the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the American Express Schwab Investor Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card?
    The American Express Schwab Investor Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card's $95 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card's benefits to clear $95 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the American Express Schwab Investor Card.
    Can I have both the American Express Schwab Investor Card and Wyndham Rewards Earner Business 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 American Express Schwab Investor Card or the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. American Express Schwab Investor Card: $1,000 spend in 6 months. Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card: 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.