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Platinum Business FreedomPass(SM) Credit Card Review
Issued by American Express
  
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The Platinum Business FreedomPass(SM) Credit Card is designed for those with very good credit and who plan to take advantage of the reward program.
Cardholders have access to the reward program with no additional fee. Through the reward program, cardholders earn one point for each dollar spent on all purchases. Plus, cardholders will receive 5,000 bonus points after their first purchase. Points can be redeemed for discounts on purchases at airlines, hotels, car rentals, cruise lines, travel agencies, tour operators, and on-line travel sites. Once the eligible purchase appears on the monthly statement, the cardholder may request the discount redemption to be applied. Points can only be redeemed toward one purchase at a time in 7,500 increments, which is equal to a credit of up to $100. Points never expire, and there is no limit to the amount of points that can be redeemed per eligible purchase; however, they must be redeemed in a single request.
The card has no annual fee and a reasonable interest rate for purchases and balance transfers. Cardholders can also take advantage of the 0% introductory rate on purchases for the first twelve months and the reasonable 7.99% introductory rate on balance transfers for the life of the loan on balance transfers submitted during the first six months.
As with all business credit cards issued by American Express®, cardholders will be able to take advantage of various additional services and benefits. Some of the benefits include up to $100,000 in travel accident insurance, auto rental insurance, and special discounts from select retailers. It is important to review the disclosures for participating merchant discounts, as restrictions and limitations do apply for the discounts.
Therefore, those who plan to take advantage of the introductory rates and would like to participate in the reward program to earn discounts on eligible purchases will benefit most from what the Platinum Business FreedomPass(SM) Credit Card has to offer.
Cardholders have access to the reward program with no additional fee. Through the reward program, cardholders earn one point for each dollar spent on all purchases. Plus, cardholders will receive 5,000 bonus points after their first purchase. Points can be redeemed for discounts on purchases at airlines, hotels, car rentals, cruise lines, travel agencies, tour operators, and on-line travel sites. Once the eligible purchase appears on the monthly statement, the cardholder may request the discount redemption to be applied. Points can only be redeemed toward one purchase at a time in 7,500 increments, which is equal to a credit of up to $100. Points never expire, and there is no limit to the amount of points that can be redeemed per eligible purchase; however, they must be redeemed in a single request.
The card has no annual fee and a reasonable interest rate for purchases and balance transfers. Cardholders can also take advantage of the 0% introductory rate on purchases for the first twelve months and the reasonable 7.99% introductory rate on balance transfers for the life of the loan on balance transfers submitted during the first six months.
As with all business credit cards issued by American Express®, cardholders will be able to take advantage of various additional services and benefits. Some of the benefits include up to $100,000 in travel accident insurance, auto rental insurance, and special discounts from select retailers. It is important to review the disclosures for participating merchant discounts, as restrictions and limitations do apply for the discounts.
Therefore, those who plan to take advantage of the introductory rates and would like to participate in the reward program to earn discounts on eligible purchases will benefit most from what the Platinum Business FreedomPass(SM) Credit Card has to offer.
Review Date: June 18, 2008
Note: The review on this card was updated on June 18, 2008. The review is believed to be accurate during the update, however, information posted may have changed since the update. We strongly suggest that you carefully read the Terms and Conditions statement that accompanies the credit card application.
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Intro Rate (Intro APR):
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0% APR for 12 Months |
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Intro Applied Towards:
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Purchases |
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Additional Intro Details:
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A 7.99% introductory rate is available on balance transfers for the life of the loan if a transfer is submitted during the first six months. |
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Purchase APR:
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As low as Prime + 3.99% (Variable) The APR for purchases is based on the Prime Rate. |
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Cash APR:
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19.99% (Variable) The APR for cash advances is based on the Prime Rate. There is a minimum APR on cash advances. |
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Finance Configuration:
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Average Daily Balance (including new purchases) |
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Annual Fee:
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$0 |
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Additional Cardholders:
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$0 |
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Grace Period:
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25 Days |
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Late Payment Fee:
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$19 on balances up to $400 and $38 on balances of $400 and over |
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Over the Limit Fee:
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$35 |
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Cash Advance Fee:
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3%, $5 minimum for Express Cash transactions |
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Balance Transfer Fee:
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There is no balance transfer fee associated with this offer. However, future balance transfers may incur a fee as disclosed at the time of the applicable transaction. |
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Points Per Dollar:
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1 Point |
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Point Details:
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Points can be redeemed for purchases at airlines, hotels, car rentals, cruise lines, travel agencies, tour operators, and on-line travel sites. Once the eligible purchase appears on the monthly statement, the cardholder may request the discount redemption |
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Expiration:
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None |
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Yearly Limit:
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None |
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Bonus First Purchase:
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5,000 Points |
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Bonus Details:
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Cardholders receive 5,000 bonus points after their first purchase. |
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Most Attractive Feature(s):
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| No annual fee; no yearly limit or expiration applied to points; bonus points. | |
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Least Attractive Feature(s):
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| No extra points available for sponsored purchases. | |
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Additional Features:
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| Various Internet account related services. Access to OPEN: The Small Business Network services. Discounts on products and services at participating merchants and retailers. Extended warranty for purchases. Lost luggage insurance. Auto rental insurance. Purchase protection. Year-end financial statement. Up to $100,000 in travel accident insurance. Emergency card replacement. Emergency check-in service. See website for additional benefits. |
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Important Notations
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| The APR for purchases and balance transfers varies according to the applicant's credit history and will be 3.99%, 5.99%, 7.99% or 9.99% + Prime Rate. See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure. | |
| Additional Information | |
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Apply Online for the Platinum Business FreedomPass(SM) Credit Card from American Express See other Business Credit Cards See other American Express Credit Cards |
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