American Express Business Platinum Card
Premium business card with lounge access and top services.
Score: 6.4 / 10 · Fair
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Best for: Frequent-travelling entrepreneurs
Overview
The American Express Business Platinum Card is a charge card from American Express on the American Express network. Premium business card with lounge access and top services. The annual fee is €850. A surcharge of 2 % applies to payments in foreign currency.
Who is it for?
Our take: Frequent-travelling entrepreneurs. Its strengths lie in collecting points or miles (worth approx. 0.4 %), included travel insurance and mobile payments. It is issued without a German IBAN, so no additional checking account is strictly required. Transactions are collected and billed periodically.
How the score is calculated
Overall score: 6.4 / 10 · Fair
| Costs (30 %) | 1.0 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Foreign currency (18 %) | 3.3 / 10 |
| Cash worldwide (14 %) | 2.5 / 10 |
| Interest (10 %) | 7.5 / 10 |
| Cashback & bonus (10 %) | 4.3 / 10 |
| Features (6 %) | 8.2 / 10 |
| Community signal (12 %) | 6.9 / 10 |
Highlights
- Airport lounge access
- Comprehensive insurance package
- Premium travel & status benefits
- Employee cards available
Costs & Fees
| Annual fee | €850 |
|---|---|
| Welcome bonus | 200,000 points |
| Eff. annual interest | — |
| Type | Charge card |
| Network | American Express |
| Issuer | American Express |
with €15,000 spend in 6 months
The annual fee is €850. Outside the euro area a 2 % foreign currency fee applies. A fee of 4 % (min. €5) + 2 % foreign currency fee applies to cash abroad. In Germany, cash withdrawals cost 4 % (min. €5). Billing: Monthly billing, full balance settled by direct debit.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does the American Express Business Platinum Card cost per year?
- The American Express Business Platinum Card costs €850 per year.
- Does the American Express Business Platinum Card charge foreign currency fees?
- Yes. Outside the euro area the American Express Business Platinum Card charges a 2 % foreign currency fee.
- Is the American Express Business Platinum Card a genuine credit card?
- The American Express Business Platinum Card is a charge card — transactions are collected and billed periodically.
- Does the American Express Business Platinum Card include travel insurance?
- Yes, the American Express Business Platinum Card includes travel insurance benefits. The provider specifies the exact scope in the terms.
- Does the American Express Business Platinum Card require a SCHUFA check?
- Yes, American Express runs a SCHUFA credit check for the American Express Business Platinum Card; a negative SCHUFA record can lead to rejection.
- How is money on the American Express Business Platinum Card protected?
- Not applicable – American Express charge cards carry no deposit account. No deposit guarantee applies.