Update: We were previously advised that FedEx will be removed from the Flexible Business Credit on the American Express® Business Gold card after October 1, 2026. We’ve now been advised that this was shared in error, so we’ve updated the card details accordingly to remove that.
What’s not clear is if it was simply an error that details about this benefit change were shared as early as they were, or if FedEx will remain as part of the Flexible Business Credit indefinitely. I suspect it’s the former, but we’ll let you know if/when there are any confirmed developments.
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One of the American Express® Business Gold card’s more valuable benefits is the up to $240 per year Flexible Business Credit. Cardholders get a credit of up to $20 per month when using their card for purchases in the U.S. at office supply stores, Grubhub, and FedEx.
That benefit will become a little less valuable for some businesses later this year as FedEx will become Ex-FedEx: it’s being dropped in six months time.
FedEx will now only be part of the Flexible Business Credit through October 1, 2026. Purchases made on October 1 will still be eligible for the benefit, but any made after that won’t be eligible for the up to $20 statement credit.
It’s not clear yet as to whether a different retailer/service will be taking the place of FedEx on the Flexible Business Credit. We do know that Amex has been surveying cardholders about prospective changes to the Business Gold card, so it wouldn’t surprise me if the card gets revamped on October 1. That said, we already know that they’ll be adding a ChatGPT Business benefit this spring, so perhaps the revamp—if there is indeed a revamp—will occur sooner than that.
This change will clearly be a disappointment for businesses who’ve used the card for FedEx purchases each month as that’s up to $240 per year they could be missing out on going forward. However, the inclusion of office supply stores on the card makes it an easy benefit to use; if nothing else, you can buy gift cards in-store at Staples or Office Depot/OfficeMax, as well as third party gift cards online at Staples.com, in order to trigger the statement credit.
Other than the ability to get up to $20 back each month for FedEx purchases, the Business Gold is no longer a good card to use for shipping purchases anyway. In the past, U.S. purchases for shipping were one of the eligible 4X earning categories on the card, but those categories have since changed and shipping is no longer bonused.
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I wish the $300 ChatGPT could be used for Claude or Gemini as well! ChatGPT is so behind in many aspects and less compelling for many.
Down with the benefits up with the annual fee – makes cancelling much easier
Constant downgrades to ALL cards. The landscape is getting less interesting every week.
Meanwhile, if you’re a new customer, you can get 300k for the Business Platinum. Wild times.
yes, but no more united travel bank…