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Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card vs Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card comes from First Bank & Trust at $0/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

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.

FeatureBest Western Rewards Visa Signature CardLowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNot advertised$100 statement credit
Bonus value (est.)-$100
Min spend to unlock bonus-$1,000 in 3 mo
IssuerFirst Bank & TrustAmerican Express
Card categorytravelbusiness
Best earning category (Best_western_hotels)4x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card
      $0/yr ·
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      Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
      $0/yr · $100 statement credit

      Editorial take: Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
      The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express has a public bonus ($100 statement credit, worth roughly $100), while the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
      The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card.
      Can I have both the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card and Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (First Bank & Trust and American Express) 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 Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card: no published min spend. 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.