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I've opened a handful of business credit cards over the years, and let me tell you, they all come with their own set of perks.
But my favorite benefits are travel rewards. There's something incredibly satisfying about booking a flight or relaxing in an airport lounge knowing your business spending earned it.
If you're looking to turn work expenses into well-earned travel upgrades, here are the best business credit cards to make it happen.
Our aim is to maintain a balanced best-of list featuring top-scoring credit cards from reputable brands. 'Best for' category selections on this page are determined by our editors, and a single card may be recognized in multiple categories.
Excellent (740-850)
Intro APR
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Regular APR
N/A
Rewards Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, everywhere—with no limits or category restrictions. Earn 10X miles on hotels and rental cars and 5X miles on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One's travel booking site
2X-10X miles
Annual Fee
$395
Welcome Offer 150,000 Miles once you spend $30,000 in the first 3 months from account opening
150,000 Miles
For businesses looking to earn rewards while enjoying premium travel benefits, we think this card strikes a strong balance between value and simplicity. It offers unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, along with 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One's travel booking site. With top-tier perks like unlimited lounge access, annual travel credits, and flexible redemption options, this card is designed for business owners who prioritize travel rewards. It’s an excellent option for companies seeking both rewards and premium travel perks without the hassle.
Why we love it:
This card has an almost immediate pay-off with a $300 annual travel credit, 10,000 bonus miles every year (worth $100 in travel), all while earning 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One's travel booking site, 5X miles on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One's travel booking site, and 2X miles on all other purchases. You'll also get unlimited access to Capital One and Priority Pass lounges, and free employee cards too!
One small note -- this is a charge card, which means there is typically no preset spending limit and the balance must be paid in full each month. Only apply if your business can pay its bill in full each month.
Excellent (740-850)
Intro APR
Purchases: N/A
Balance Transfers: N/A
Regular APR
25.74%, variable
Rewards Earn unlimited 2X miles per dollar on every purchase, everywhere, no limits or category restrictions, and miles won't expire for the life of the account. Earn 5X miles on hotel and rental car bookings through Capital One Travel℠ using a Spark Miles card.
2X-5X miles
Annual Fee $0 intro fee for first year; $95 after that
$0 intro fee
Welcome Offer Earn a one-time bonus of 50,000 miles – equal to $500 in travel – once you spend $4,500 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening
50,000 miles
One of the best cards for businesses looking to capitalize on a travel reward for their everyday purchases. With a big sign up bonus, 2x miles, and low fees, it is a great choice for jet-setting small businesses.
Why we love it:
The last thing you want when running a business is some complicated travel rewards program you have to study up on. So this card keeps it really simple. You get a flat 2X miles on all eligible purchases, no categories, no caps. You also get flexible redemption options, including transferring miles to over 15 travel partners.
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Good/Excellent (670-850)
Intro APR
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Balance Transfers: N/A
Regular APR
18.49% - 29.24% Variable
Rewards • 5X points on flights and prepaid hotels booked on AmexTravel.com • 1.5X points (that’s an extra half point per dollar) on purchases at US construction material & hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on each eligible purchase of $5,000 or more, up to $2 million of these purchases per calendar year. Purchases eligible for multiple additional point bonuses will only receive the highest eligible bonus. • 1X points on other eligible purchases
1X - 5X points
Annual Fee
$695
Welcome Offer Welcome Offer: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership.
150,000 Membership Rewards® points
For businesses that prioritize premium travel perks and elite rewards, this is a top-tier choice. You’ll earn flights and prepaid hotels booked on AmexTravel.com, along with 1.5X points on eligible large purchases. But what sets this card apart is the extensive list of travel benefits, including airport lounge access, annual travel credits, and a credit toward TSA PreCheck/Global Entry fee reimbursement. While it comes with a higher annual fee, we think the luxury perks and exclusive rewards make it a valuable investment for frequent business travelers.
Why we love it:
This is the card to beat when it comes to luxury travel. If you fly often and want the red-carpet experience, the perks here can far outweigh the steep fee. I personally love how Amex partners with specific airlines to get you access to their lounges. Like the Delta Sky Clubs when you're flying Delta! Terms apply.
Good/Excellent (670-850)
Intro APR
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Regular APR
Flex for Business APR: 18.49% - 26.49% Variable
Rewards Earn 8x points on Chase Travel℠ for airline tickets, hotels, including The Edit℠, car rentals, cruises, activities and tours. Earn 5x total points on Lyft rides through 9/30/27. Earn 4x points on flights & hotels booked direct. Earn 3x points on social media & search engine advertising. Earn 1x points on all other purchases.
More than $2,500 in annual value
Annual Fee
$795
Welcome Offer Earn 200,000 bonus points after you spend $30,000 on purchases in your first 6 months from account opening and with more than $2,500 in annual value, there's no competition.
Earn 200,000 bonus points
Why we love it:
Think of this card as the business cousin to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). It's newly launched and is packed with over $2,500 in annual value. Most of the travel credits and benefits fit a higher end travel profile, along with 8x points on Chase Travel℠ for airline tickets, hotels, including The Edit℠, car rentals, cruises, activities and tours.
Beware this card sports a massive $795 annual fee. But if you and your business can make the most of even half the reward credits, it's easily justified!
Good/Excellent (670-850)
Intro APR
Purchases: N/A
Balance Transfers: N/A
Regular APR
20.49% - 28.99% Variable
Rewards 2x miles on United® purchases, dining including eligible delivery services, at gas stations, office supply stores, and on local transit and commuting. 1x mile on all other purchases. Plus, employee cards at no additional cost - miles earned from their purchases accrue in your account so you can earn rewards faster.
2x on select categories
Annual Fee
$150
Welcome Offer Limited-time offer: Earn 100,000 bonus miles and 2,000 PQP after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
Earn 100,000 bonus miles
This card has a generous welcome offer, earns rewards, and includes valuable perks for United Airlines fliers like a free checked bag, priority boarding, two United Club℠ one-time passes per year, and an annual $125 travel credit.
Read Full ReviewWhy we love it:
Fun fact: United used to be my least favorite airline… but after a surprisingly great flight to D.C. earlier this year, it's now my go-to. Its service and terminal cleanliness really impressed me.
This business card is a solid pick for frequent United flyers. You'll get free bags, priority boarding, and two United Club passes each year -- all for a modest $150.
Good/Excellent (670-850)
Intro APR N/A
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Balance Transfers: N/A
Regular APR
20.24% - 26.24% Variable
Rewards Earn 3 points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases on travel, shipping purchases, Internet, cable and phone services, advertising purchases made with social media sites and search engines each account anniversary year. Earn 1 point per $1 on all other purchases-with no limit to the amount you can earn.
Earn 3 points per $1 in select business categories
Annual Fee
$95
Welcome Offer Earn 90,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Earn 90,000 bonus points
This card offers excellent earning potential for businesses looking to earn valuable rewards on everyday expenses. You’ll earn 3X points on travel, shipping, and advertising purchases (up to $150,000 per year), making it a great fit for businesses that invest in growth. With an impressive 90,000-point welcome bonus and access to the Chase Ultimate Rewards® ecosystem, this card helps you maximize rewards. Plus, we like that points are worth more when redeemed for travel through Chase Travel℠, further boosting the card’s value.
Read Full ReviewWhy we love it:
Starting a new business means every dollar has to work extra hard. And you want to partner with a bank you can grow with -- that's why Chase is a great fit.
With this card you'll earn a huge welcome bonus, rack up 3X points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases on travel, shipping purchases, Internet, cable and phone services, advertising purchases made with social media sites and search engines each account anniversary year, and get access to the Chase Ultimate Rewards® portal, which offers tons of flexibility for booking travel or transferring points.
Our business card ratings are designed to help owners and entrepreneurs find cards that match the way they spend – and scale. We consider earning structures, welcome offers, perks, and business-specific benefits like employee controls or loyalty boosts.
Our highest-rated business cards have:
We combine these factors with an evaluation of brand reputation and customer satisfaction to ensure you're getting the best business credit card recommendations. Our aim is to maintain a balanced best-of list featuring top-scoring credit cards from reputable brands. 'Best for' category selections on this page are determined by our editors, and a single card may be recognized in multiple categories.
Ordering within lists is influenced by advertiser compensation, including featured placements at the top of a given list, but our product recommendations are NEVER influenced by advertisers. Learn more about how Motley Fool Money rates credit cards.
Our business card ratings are designed to help owners and entrepreneurs find cards that match the way they spend – and scale. We consider earning structures, welcome offers, perks, and business-specific benefits like employee controls or loyalty boosts.
Our highest-rated business cards have:
We combine these factors with an evaluation of brand reputation and customer satisfaction to ensure you're getting the best business credit card recommendations. Our aim is to maintain a balanced best-of list featuring top-scoring credit cards from reputable brands. 'Best for' category selections on this page are determined by our editors, and a single card may be recognized in multiple categories.
Ordering within lists is influenced by advertiser compensation, including featured placements at the top of a given list, but our product recommendations are NEVER influenced by advertisers. Learn more about how Motley Fool Money rates credit cards.
When picking a travel card for your business, start with how your business spends. This helps narrow which rewards system or program best fits you.
Here are some areas to consider when evaluating cards.
Do you have large monthly expenses? Cards with high flat-rate rewards might pay off the best. Also, you'll likely be able to qualify for large welcome bonuses.
Do you travel often for business? Prioritize cards with lounge access, airline credits, and travel insurance.
It's not much help earning miles for an airline that you barely fly… The goal is to earn rewards that you'll actually use!
If you fly one airline regularly, a cobranded card (like Delta or United) can offer upgrades and freebies.
If you value flexibility, maybe a general travel card is best as they let you book through any portal or transfer points.
Premium cards can come with $395+ fees. But some include hundreds in travel credits that quickly offset the cost.
If you're looking at a card with a mammoth fee, scrutinize all the perks in detail to make sure you can realistically get all the value out of them.
If you travel less often, a no-fee card with solid flat-rate rewards might be more valuable.
You might be wondering, "can't I just use my personal travel card for business?"
You certainly can… but here's why a business card might be better:
If you're a freelancer or side hustler, you still likely qualify for a business credit card -- even without a registered LLC.
Yes, most issuers will check your personal credit during the application. However, most business cards don't report spending to your personal credit report (unless you default!)
Absolutely. And I did this myself! As long as you have income from self-employment, freelance work, or any business activity, you may qualify. Just input your SSN wherever it asks for an EIN.
Most business cards let you add employee cards at no extra cost, and you'll earn rewards on their spending too. But some do not, so always check the individual card specs.
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