Points · American Express · $250 annual fee
Last verified 2026-09-09. Review issuer source
The American Express Corporate Gold Card is a $250-a-year points card from American Express. It earns 1x on purchases, which puts it behind most rewards cards; you hold it for the account itself, not the rewards.
On our reference budget of $73,200 a year it earns $732, which clears the $250 fee with $482 to spare before any credits or perks.
Keep business spending on it for the separate statement alone; the rewards are the extra. Check the issuer's other business card before deciding, since the categories differ more than the fees do. It charges 2.5% on foreign purchases, so leave it home when you travel abroad.
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You could enjoy an in-flight meal or refreshment at your leisure. You could even get flight change fees covered on your next business trip. Simply select one qualifying airline before booking to receive up to $100 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees such as these are charged by the airline to your Corporate Gold Card account.
Can provide coverage for lost, damaged or stolen Baggage when traveling on a Common Carrier Vehicle (e.g. plane, train, ship or bus) when the Entire Fare has been charged to your Eligible Card. Coverage limits apply.
From selecting the perfect restaurant for your client dinner to arranging your ride to the airport to securing tickets for client entertainment, Corporate Platinum Card Concierge® can assist with the little details that make a big difference.
Make business rides with Uber or make orders through Uber Eats to earn Uber Cash back. Corporate Gold Card Members enrolled in the Uber benefit can earn 5% Uber Cash on eligible rides with Uber and orders with Uber Eats when you book them through your business profile and charge them to your Corporate Gold Card. You can use Uber Cash for personal rides with Uber and orders with Uber Eats in the U.S.
Receive either a $120 statement credit for Global Entry or a statement credit for up to $85 for TSA PreCheck® (through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) for a 5-year plan.
Global Assist Hotline is available to you 24/7. We can help you prepare for your trip before you go – with important information specific to your destination. While you’re traveling more than 100 miles from your home in the United States, coordination and assistance with services such as lost passport replacement assistance, translation services, missing luggage assistance, and emergency legal and medical referrals are only a phone call away.
Give your employees something that will help make their travel experience easier and more rewarding. Corporate Green and Gold Card Members receive complimentary Hilton HonorsTM Silver status. With Hilton Honors Silver Status, Card Members will receive up to 10 Base Points per $1 spent on eligible stays at Hilton, plus a Bonus on all Base Points earned, getting them to free nights for personal travel faster.
Benefit descriptions are the issuer’s and network’s own wording, trimmed for length. Limits and exclusions are in the guide to benefits.
| Card | Annual fee | Rewards earned | Net after fee | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The American Express® Corporate Gold CardThis card · 1x on everything | $250 | $732 | +$482 | 721st of 752 |
| Business GoldAmerican Express's most-held other card · 4x on advertisements | $375 | $1,848 | +$1,473 | 7th of 752 |
| Edward Jones® Everyday Solutions Business World Elite Mastercard®The strongest no-fee card on this budget · 2x on everything | None | $1,704 | +$1,704 | 1st of 752 |
| Huntington Voice BusinessHighest net return on this budget · 4% on auto maintenance | None | $1,560 | +$1,560 | 2nd of 752 |
Reference budget: office supplies $6,000, internet, phone, and cable $3,600, shipping $6,000, advertising $12,000, software and tech $6,000, gas and ev charging $4,800, dining and restaurants $4,800, travel and transit $6,000, everything else $24,000. Points are valued at 1¢ unless the program is worth less; statement credits, welcome bonuses, and perks are left out. Run it with your own spending.
