The Gold Card from American Express OPEN^sm

Power your business-sized needs and reward yourself fast. The Gold Card from American Express OPEN^SM is a business Charge Card issued by American Express.  The American Express® Business Gold Card is ideal for people who want to take advantage of the flexible spending power of a Charge Card, accelerated points earning schedule, the award winning Membership Rewards® program, business savings offered by OPEN Savings®, and early access to some of the most sought after cultural events.

The American Express Business Gold Card is a Charge Card with no pre-set spending limit, giving you flexible spending power when you need it.  (However, no pre-set spending limit does not mean unlimited spending. Purchases made on your American Express Business Gold Card are approved based on your spending patterns, payment and credit history, and a variety of other factors.)  You are required to pay your bill in full each month, so you pay no finance charges and can avoid accumulating credit card balance.

The American Express Business Gold Card enrolls you into the Membership Rewards® program, where you can earn one point for virtually every dollar you spend. You can earn 25,000 additional points each year if you shift $50,000 of your business purchases onto the Card. The points add up really fast, if you concentrate your spending on the Card. You can earn unlimited points, and points have no expiration date.

Through the Membership Rewards® program, you can redeem points for a full array of travel, shopping, and entertainment rewards.  For frequent travelers, Membership Rewards® points earned via purchases made on your American Express Business Gold Card can be transferred directly into 11 frequent flyer programs, and many programs transfer at 1 point for 1 airline mile.   Besides, Membership Rewards® points can be transferred directly to frequent guest programs with major international hotel chains as well.

In addition to direct point transfer, you can also redeem points for reward certificates from 21 airlines, hundreds of hotels worldwide, vacation packages, over 50 cruise itineraries, and spa retreats.  Or you can redeem points earned on your American Express Business Gold Card for shopping rewards from over 50 of the finest names, including Saks Fifth Avenue, COACH, Dell Computer, Callaway Golf, and SONY.  

One distinct offering of American Express Business Gold Card is the Gold Card Events.  You can get your hands on some of the most sought-after tickets and best seats in the house for theatre, concerts, shows, major league sports and family events in major cities across the U.S – often before they go on sale to the general public.  

Like other American Express® Business Cards, the Business Gold Card gives you access to the renowned OPEN Savings®, which saves you 3% - 20% on business expenses.  Participating companies include FedEx, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Symantec, BizFilings, and more.

Business Gold Card Cardmembers also enjoy the signature suite of American Express benefits and services, from purchase, identity, and account protection, to travel assistance.  The American Express Business Gold Card has a slightly higher annual fee than the Business Green Card, but the fee is waived for the first year, a savings of $125.

If you are looking for business-sized spending power, accelerated points earning schedule, access to the Membership Rewards® program, OPEN Savings®, and comprehensive Cardmember benefits and protection, the American Express Business Gold Card has a lot to offer.