Category: Small Business News
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Details of Amazon Prime Business Card Revealed as Card Debuts
by Kyle Burbank
After previewing a refreshed pair of business credit cards last month, Amazon and new issuer U.S. Bank have now revealed the full details. About the New Prime Business Card and Amazon Business Card: In April, Amazon confirmed that it was moving its business credit card portfolio from American Express to U.S. Bank. As part of this update, they also teased “exciting new benefits." Now, we're learning more about those benefits...
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Capital One Debuts Venture Business Rewards Credit Card
by Kyle Burbank
A new business rewards credit card from Capital One has arrived, replacing a previous option. About the Capital One Venture Business Card: This week, Capital One unveiled its new Venture Business credit card. The $95 annual fee card now accompanies the Capital One Venture X Business, which debuted in 2023. Similar to the consumer version of the Capital One Venture card, the Venture Business offers unlimited 2x miles on all...
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Amazon Business Credit Cards to Transition to U.S. Bank Issuance
by Kyle Burbank
Amazon's business credit card portfolio is officially moving to a new issuer. About the Amazon Business Credit Card Issuer Transition: This week, Amazon announced that its Amazon Business Card and Prime Business Card would no longer be issued by American Express. Instead, both options will move to U.S. Bank and will now operate on the Mastercard network. The change comes eight years after Amazon and Amex launched the business credit...
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Amex Introduces Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card
by Kyle Burbank
American Express has announced a new business credit card, along with some incoming updates to a couple of its other products. About the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card This week, Amex revealed a brand new card. With the Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card, cardmembers can earn 2% cashback on all eligible purchases. Additionally, cardholders earn 5% back on flights and prepaid hotels booked via Amex Travel. As the...
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U.S. Bank Announces Business Version of Shield Credit Card
by Kyle Burbank
Nearly a year after U.S. Bank introduced its Shield credit card, a business version is rolling out. About the U.S. Bank Business Shield Visa: This week, U.S. Bank announced the launch of the Business Shield Visa Card. While this version shares some similarities to the consumer card that debuted last year, there are some notable differences as well. First, while the regular U.S. Bank Shield Visa offers consumers 24 months...
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Patreon Increasing Its Creator Cut Later This Summer
by Kyle Burbank
The popular site Patreon has announced a new fee structure taking effect soon. About Patreon's New Fee: This summer, Patreon will be updating its fees. On August 4th, the platform will be increasing its standard plan fee to 10% of earnings plus applicable fees and taxes. Moreover, the site is simplifying its options by retiring the current Pro (8%) and Premium (12%) plans in favor of the new 10% one....
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Chase Launches Sapphire Reserve for Business Card
by Kyle Burbank
Alongside its major revamp of the personal Sapphire Reserve card, Chase has also debuted a new business version of the card. About the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Card: After announcing the card last week, the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business card has now officially launched. Starting with the rewards, the card will earn 8x points on travel bookings made via Chase Travel. Beyond that, flights booked directly with airlines...