Key differences
- They price differently, so compare the effective annual cost for your numbers in the calculator.
- Brex is usually faster to fund (about 3 days vs about 1 week).
- American Express asks for a personal guarantee.
- Regions: Brex covers US, Global; American Express covers US, UK, EU.
Side by side
| Brex | American Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Corporate card | Business cards |
| Funding type | Corporate cards (spend float) | Corporate cards (spend float) |
| Estimated rate as of today | Interest-free for 1 month, then pay in full | Rates shown to approved members |
| Pricing source | Estimated as of today | Estimated as of today |
| Time to cash | About 3 days | About 1 week |
| Typical size | Up to $250K | Up to $250K |
| Term | 1–2 months | 1–12 months |
| Requirements | No hard minimums listed | Personal guarantee |
| Regions | US · Global | US · UK · EU |
| What they underwrite | Your cash balance | Your cash balance |
| Collateral | Cash balance | Cash balance |
| How you repay | Monthly statement | Monthly statement |
| Dilution | None | None |
Brex
Charge card; limits based on cash balance and spend. Pay in full monthly.
American Express
Charge and credit cards; pay-over-time features carry credit-card APRs.
Brex vs American Express FAQ
What is the difference between Brex and American Express?
They price differently, so compare the effective annual cost for your numbers in the calculator. Brex is usually faster to fund (about 3 days vs about 1 week). American Express asks for a personal guarantee. Regions: Brex covers US, Global; American Express covers US, UK, EU.
Which is faster, Brex or American Express?
Brex usually funds in about 3 days; American Express takes about 1 week.
Which is cheaper for you?
The answer depends on your amount, term and revenue. The calculator prices both on the same basis — fees, warrants and dilution included.
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