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The Power of OPEN

The only person who truly understands your business is you. The hours you put in. The unexpected obstacles. The unexpected opportunities.

So we created American Express OPEN, because we want to be as flexible as you are. We built in the savings, rewards, and tools that businesses like yours rely on. And each American Express OPEN® Card comes with access to the essential benefits and protections only American Express can provide.

Click below to see how OPEN can help you do more for your business.

Financial Flexibility

Pay in full. Pay Over Time. Pay on your own terms.

We've got exactly the right Card for your business.

Need a Charge Card?

Pay in full with no interest* and get purchasing power that can evolve with your business.

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Give your business the option to carry a balance with interest.

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Need a Card with Payment Flexibility?

It's your choice: Get a 1.5% discount for paying early or up to 60 days to pay without interest, or both each month.

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Savings And Rewards

Save big with OPEN® Cards, and fuel your business with smart rewards.

OPEN Savings®

  • Benefit from exclusive partnerships and built-in discounts
  • Save automatically on leading brands when you use your Card with any OPEN Savings partner — from shipping with FedEx to car rentals with Hertz®
  • Enjoy OPEN Savings in addition to any other discounts or promotions*

Travel Advantages

You can keep business travel running smoothly, for less, with flight savings, hotel stays, airline club access and special upgrades.§

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Membership Rewards® program

Reinvest in your business using the points you can earn on eligible purchases. Travel to a conference, treat a client to dinner, or get new office equipment. All with Membership Rewards points. †

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Tools For Business

Apps and insights to help you run your business

OPEN is putting the resources your business needs right at your fingertips.

Access special corporate rates to save on flights, hotels and car rentals with BusinessTravel. Give your customers multiple payment options to pay you and get paid faster with AcceptPay.

The App Center gives you a premium set of digital tools that can help you save time and money, and improve cash flow.

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Advice and Insights

A free forum for connecting with other professionals and getting insights about your business.

OPEN has a broad network of Cardmembers and experts that can help you connect with business owners like you.

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  • Create a profile and start connecting with other business owners.
  • Search for OPEN® business owners who may be looking for the goods or services you provide.
Service And Protection

Built-in Benefits of Cardmembership

American Express continues to offer Card members access to protections and services for all OPEN® Cards, including

Purchase Protection,* so you can shop with confidence knowing that eligible purchases can be covered from theft and accidental damage up to $1,000 per occurrence and up to $50,000 per Cardmember account per calendar year.

Fraud Protection Guarantee, making online shopping a more secure experience for Cardmembers

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    SimplyCash® Business Card

    The premier cash back Credit Card with no annual membership fee.

    Earn cash back on eligible business purchases you're already making

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    Blue for Business® Credit Card

    The no-annual-fee Business Credit Card that can earn you Membership Rewards® points
    and 30% additional points each year.

    Get a low introductory APR on purchases; and a Welcome Bonus of 10,000 points after making your first purchase†

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    Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express

    The no annual fee Business Credit Card that can get you rewards on your eligible purchases at Lowe's and everywhere American Express is accepted.

    Ask for 5% Off from Lowe's on certain Lowe's Purchases

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REWARDS

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    SimplyCash® Business Card
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  • Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
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  • Rewards for Each Dollar Spent on Eligible Purchases

  • 5% cash back at U.S. office supply stores Terms and limitations apply. 5% applies to purchases up to $12,000 per year. Cash back earned is automatically credited to your statement.

  • 1X points for eligible purchases you make

  • 3X points at restaurants and office supply stores in the US, and on wireless telephone services purchased directly from US service providers
    2X points at Lowe's
    1X points on other purchases
    Terms and limitations apply.
    Points can be redeemed for Lowe's Gift Cards and American Express® Gift Cards.

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  • Additional Rewards

  • Welcome Bonus: 10,000 points after your first purchase†. Plus, get a low introductory APR and receive 30% more points each year.

  • Ask for 5% Off from Lowe's on certain Lowe's Purchases

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TRAVEL

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    SimplyCash® Business Card
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  • Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
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SERVICES

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  • Concierge Services
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  • Event Ticket Protection Plan*
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  • Special Seating at Events
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BENEFITS

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    SimplyCash® Business Card
  • Blue for Business® Credit Card
  • Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
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  • Purchase Protection*

  • Coverage is limited up to $1,000 per occurrence, up to $50,000 per Cardmember account per calendar year

  • Coverage is limited to $1,000 per occurrence, up to $50,000 per Cardmember account per calendar year

  • Coverage is limited to $1,000 per occurrence, up to $50,000 per Cardmember account per calendar year

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FINANCIAL

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    SimplyCash® Business Card
  • Blue for Business® Credit Card
  • Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
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    Credit Card
    Put your business first with an effortless way to reinvest in your business with each eligible purchase.

    OFFER TERMS & BENEFITS
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    Credit Card
    Enjoy no annual fee and earn Membership Rewards® points and 30% more points each year.

    †OFFER TERMS & BENEFITS
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    Credit Card
    Get rewards for all eligible purchases at Lowe's.

    OFFER TERMS & BENEFITS
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  • Monthly Balance Due in Full
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  • Flexible Payments Over Time

  • Can carry a balance with interest and a spending limit

  • Can carry a balance with interest and a spending limit

  • Can carry a balance with interest and a spending limit

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  • Annual Membership Fee
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    none

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    None

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    no annual fee

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  • Cash Advance Fee
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    $5 or 3% of the amount

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    $5 or 3% of the amount

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    $5 or 3% of the amount

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  • Foreign Transaction Fee
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    2.7%

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    2.7%

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    2.7%

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  • Late Payment Fee
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    Up to $35

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    Up to $35

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    Up to $35

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  • Over-the-Credit Limit Fee
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    None

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    None

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  • Returned Payment Fee
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    $35

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    $35

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    $35

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  • APR for Purchases
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    0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months. After that, your APR will be a variable rate, currently 12.24%,17.24% or 19.24%

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    Introductory 0% for up to 12 months, then 11.24%,15.24% or 19.24%

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    13.24%,15.24% or 18.24%

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  • APR for Cash Advances
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    21.24%

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    21.24%

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    21.24%

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  • APR for Penalties
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    27.24%

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    27.24%

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    27.24%

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    • What you get with every Card

    Protection

    You can rely on the coverage you've come to expect from your American Express® Cardmembership, helping to protect your purchases and your identity.

    FOR YOUR PURCHASES

      Extended Warranty *

    • Can extend the terms of the original U.S. manufacturer's warranty for up to 1 additional year on eligible purchases with warranties of 5 years or less, when the purchase is charged to the Card. Coverage is limited to the actual amount charged to your Card for the item or up to $10,000; whichever is less not to exceed up to $50,000 per Cardmember account per calendar year.

    FOR YOUR IDENTITY

      Fraud Protection Guarantee

    • Your Card can make online shopping a more reassuring and secure experience by protecting you against fraudulent use of your American Express Card.

      • Identity Theft Assistance

    • Call us the moment you think your identity may have been stolen. We're here to help you sort things out and create strategies to continue to protect your identity.

      • Dispute Resolution

    • We begin investigating any unauthorized charge as soon as you make us aware of it, and you are not responsible for paying until your case is resolved.

    OPEN Forum®

    Explore articles and videos featuring industry experts, and ask questions and get advice from other OPEN Cardmembers.

    Support

    American Express offers the tools and the representatives that can help support your business when you need them.

    MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS

      Online Account Management

      We've got the online account tools to help your business run smoothly.

    • Online statements let you easily find receipts, prepare reports to invoice customers, and budget.
    • Your Year-End Summary is a tax-time essential.
    • Account Alerts let you know when payments are due or when accounts reach selected levels.
    • Authorized Access allows you to authorize employees or third parties to manage your account online.

    Signature Cardmember Business Service

    Call 24/7 for one-on-one help, dedicated to small business owners like you. You'll speak with OPEN representatives who understand your business and so will focus on helping you solve your issues.

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