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What is American Express Business Blueprint™?
American Express Business Blueprint™ is a new digital cash flow management hub designed exclusively for small businesses, which features cash flow insights, digital financial products, and an easy way to reach and manage Business Cards.
What is American Express® Business Line of Credit?
An American Express® Business Line of Credit is a line of credit extended to a business which has first applied for and been approved. Once approved, the business is assigned a specific line amount which is subject to change. The business has flexible access to the funds and can draw (“take a loan”) from the line as often as needed up to the available line amount.
Each draw is a separate installment loan. The borrower is required to make monthly payments, each of which includes a loan fee. After the borrower repays an outstanding balance, the borrower may see the line replenish, subject to ongoing review of the overall financial profile of the borrower and the borrower’s business, including history with American Express and other financial institutions, credit history, and other factors.
How do I open a Business Checking account?
You can apply for an American Express® Business Checking account online in as little as 10 minutes. You’ll need to answer a few basic questions about your business including your industry, revenue, and how you plan to use your online business checking account, and you will need to provide an Employee Identification Number (EIN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and documentation to prove you are a registered business. If you’re approved for an account, you’ll be able to link an existing bank account, deposit funds, and begin making transactions.
Learn more about Business Checking.
How do I sign up for Business Blueprint, and is there a cost?
If you have American Express credentials (user ID and password), you can use these to sign up for and access Business Blueprint. If you don’t have American Express credentials, you’ll need to follow the online sign-up and fill out a simple form. There is no application processing fee, no fee to access or use the Business Blueprint platform, and no fee to receive cash flow insights from the platform. Other American Express products on the Business Blueprint platform have their own application processes, fees, and eligibility requirements.
Can I still access my Kabbage account?
To access your account, you will need to create an American Express User ID and password. To do this, please sign in using the email address and password that was associated with your Kabbage account, then follow the prompts.
Why do I need to connect my business bank account?
We use the connection to your business bank account to determine your eligibility for credit. We ask that you connect your business bank account(s) online so we can assess your business performance information quickly and in an automated way, saving you the hassle of preparing financial statements.
How quickly can I get my loan funds?
Once an American Express® Business Line of Credit application is completed and approved, you will select your loan amount and loan terms, sign the loan agreement, and funds will be deposited into the verified business bank account you designated for disbursement. Funds may take 1 to 3 business days to process and post, depending on your bank.
What are the benefits of a Business Checking account?
American Express® Business Checking offers benefits for businesses such as:
- Competitive annual interest rate.
- No monthly account maintenance fees.
- No minimum balance requirement.
- Simple online account management with no branches, tellers, or lines.
- Personalized customer service with real, live people.
- Use your Business Debit card for purchases, ATM cash withdrawals and balance inquiries.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
American Express and Amex are registered trademarks of American Express.
American Express Business Blueprint™ is the small business digital experience that allows a customer to view on one digital dashboard summary account information for the following American Express small business products: American Express® Small Business Credit Cards, the American Express® Business Line of Credit, American Express® Business Checking, and American Express® Payment Accept. The customer can also choose to link their third party issued business bank accounts and business credit cards to Business Blueprint. Not all third party accounts or cards are able to be connected to Business Blueprint. Business Blueprint allows the customer to view data insights and to track their business cash flow and expenses by viewing reports that American Express prepares using the customer’s linked account information. Business Blueprint provides a 30-day bank account balance projection, using the daily balances from the customer’s linked bank accounts from the last 90 days. To be used in the account balance projection, the customer’s bank account must have at least 90 days of data available. While the cash flow management service from Business Blueprint is currently free, each of the business products from American Express that are visible in Business Blueprint has its own fees, eligibility criteria, application process and approval requirements. The Business Blueprint service (including any data insights provided to the customer) does not constitute legal, tax, financial or accounting advice, and is not a substitute for obtaining competent personalized advice from a licensed professional. You should seek professional advice before making any decision that could affect the financial health of your business. American Express makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the reports, projections, data or account information that are available to the customer from Business Blueprint.
American Express® Business Line of Credit
American Express® Business Line of Credit offers access to a commercial line of credit ranging from $2,000 to $250,000 however, you may be eligible for a larger line of credit based on our evaluation of your business. Each draw on the line of credit will result in a separate installment loan. All loans are subject to credit approval and are secured by business assets. Every loan requires a personal guarantee. Total monthly fees incurred over the loan term range from 3-9% for 6-month loans, 6-18% for 12-month loans, 9-27% for 18-month loans, 12-18% for 24-month loans, and are subject to change for future loans drawn under the available line of credit. Loans incur a loan fee for each month you have an outstanding balance. Not all customers will be eligible for the lowest fee. Not all loan term lengths are available to all customers. Eligibility is based on creditworthiness and other factors. Not all industries are eligible for American Express® Business Line of Credit. Pricing and line of credit decisions are based on the overall financial profile of you and your business, including history with American Express and other financial institutions, credit history, and other factors. Lines of credit are subject to periodic review and may change or be suspended, accompanied with or without an account closure. Late fees may be assessed. Loans are issued by American Express National Bank.
American Express® Business Checking Account
We are currently accepting applications from eligible U.S. businesses. Not all applicants will be approved for a Business Checking account. To learn more about Business Checking, including eligibility, visit https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/business/checking/.
American Express® Business Checking is offered by American Express National Bank. Member FDIC.
Membership Rewards® Program
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Kabbage Payments, LLC is a registered Payment Service Provider/Payment Facilitator sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Cincinnati, OH.