Amex SimplyCash card (5% on gas + other)

Looks like AMEX has new Cash Back card. Not too bad. At this point they are not converting existing cards. 5% CashBack + 1% other, credited to your statemant at end of month. No waiting.

Note - it is a business card.

http://www133.AmericanExpress.com/osbn/landing/cardbenefits/obcr_benefitsListing.asp

Is there a personal version?

AMEX sucks, that is why they only do less than 8% of all credit card transactions a year.

GO VISA!

timothy86 said: AMEX sucks, that is why they only do less than 8% of all credit card transactions a year.

GO VISA!



I love my AMEX ....GO AMEX!

0% APR for 1st 12 months.

1. Cash Rebate: Your Rebate is awarded monthly on the amount of your purchases (net of credits for purchases) made during the previous billing period, based on the following structure: You will receive a Rebate of 5% for purchases of wireless telephone services, automobile gasoline, and office supplies and equipment, in each case not purchased at warehouse clubs, superstores or supermarkets (“5% Purchase(s)”). You will receive a Rebate of 1% for all other purchases.
Important: You will receive a 5% Rebate only if the merchant submits the Charge for your 5% Purchase under the appropriate merchant code, industry code and required service or product identifier established by us with/for the merchant. For example, if a general merchandise retailer sells office supplies, and the retailer processes your Card transaction as a general merchandise charge instead of an office supply charge, you will receive a Rebate of 1%, not a Rebate of 5%.
You will not receive a Rebate for balances transferred from other accounts, purchases of American Express Travelers Cheques or American Express Gift Cheques, fees, Finance Charges, Cash Advances and similar means of accessing your Card Account. Additional terms and conditions apply.

Nice Card!!!!!!!!

if only they had a personal version..

Thanks for posting OP!! This looks like a nice card. I just got my Citi Professional card because of the 3% at office supply stores (Staples and Office Depot for FW deals). I guess I will have to apply for this AMEX card for the 5% for office supply and wireless services. Thanks again!!

Is there an annual fee like most of their business cards?

d1sturbdapeace said: Is there an annual fee like most of their business cards?

no annual fee.

It looks pretty similar to the Advanta Business Card. As far as I can tell, the Advanta card gives you broader 5% earning potential (you get 5% Cash Back on utilities, computer equipment, and Internet in addition to gas, cell phones, and office supplies), but it limits rewards to $25 a month. This card doesn't seem to place any limits on the rewards.

We are sorry.

Due to a computer system error, we are unable to process your application at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

To learn more about other flexible solutions you can use to manage and grow your business, please return to OPEN: The Small Business TeamSM.


I've got the same message when applied for Business Rewards Gold, but the applicaiton went through anyway.

Crap, now I really need to set up a biz...

Heeeeeeeelp!

fotomaniak said:
We are sorry.

Due to a computer system error, we are unable to process your application at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

To learn more about other flexible solutions you can use to manage and grow your business, please return to OPEN: The Small Business TeamSM.


I've got the same message when applied for Business Rewards Gold, but the applicaiton went through anyway.

yeah, don't apply again.
just check HERE for your application status.
in most cases, even though you got the error message, your application went through fine.

They called me on the phone about this. I told them I didn't have a business and they asked if I had any rental property. They said that would qualify. Bummer though that it doesn't give 5% at Costco.

nicmim said: my card was approved on the 27th but i'm still waiting for it.

Applied on 27th and got card today.

Is it too tough to create a hyperlink?
Good card though!

EricGo said: Does AMEX allow credit limits allocations between personal and business lines ?I doubt it...

Those who got this card can you please tell if Staples, Officemax, OfficeDepot count as 5% merchants. Also are Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA and Fry's eligible for 5%.

I am trying to decide whether to apply for this card or not.

TIA

What percentage of gas stations take AMEX?

Can you set up an autopay from a bank so the bill is automatically paid in full each month?

Has anyone tried it at the Apple Store, CDW, Newegg, BestBuy or any place like that to see if you get the 5% rebate? In a way those can be considered office supply merchants.