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BMO Business Platinum Rewards

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BMO Business Platinum Rewards3%
Gas at 3%No annual feeWelcome bonus
Top 82% for Gas
Highest earn rate in Gas at 3% effective value

The BMO Business Platinum Rewards from BMO earns up to 3% effective value on gas in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: Earn a welcome bonus of up to 100,000 rewards points in your first year! Earn 50,000 bonus rewards points when you spend $5,000 within 3 months of account opening, plus an additional 50,000 bonus rewards points when you spend at least $50,000 within 12 months of account opening..

Top category
Gas
Effective value
3%
Annual fee
$0
BMO Business Platinum Rewards card art

Worth a look for gas spend if you need a business card and can use BMO Flex Rewards the way you redeem today. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

Madeen analysis

What does the BMO Business Platinum Rewards earn in each category?

Gas is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3x points at about 1 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 82% of the 2,854 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how BMO Business Platinum Rewards compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight internet.

Gas is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3x points at about 1 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 82% of the 2,854 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how BMO Business Platinum Rewards compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.

Category Earn rate Effective value
Dining
Restaurants, cafes, takeout
2x points 2%
Grocery
Supermarkets and grocery stores
1x points 1%
Gas
Gas stations and fuel
3x points 3% Top category
Travel
Flights, hotels, transit
1x points 1%
Other
General everyday spend
1x points 1%

Madeen values BMO Flex Rewards at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.

Reward rules

What are the BMO Business Platinum Rewards reward caps and conditions?

The BMO Business Platinum Rewards has 2 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates.

  • Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend on eligible dining purchases Capped at $750 per quarter.
  • Earn 3 points for every $1 you spend on gas Capped at $750 per quarter.
Madeen take

Who should get the BMO Business Platinum Rewards?

The BMO Business Platinum Rewards fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

BMO Business Platinum Rewards fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Madeen ranks its gas effective rate higher than about 82% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.

Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend.

Worth a look for gas spend if you need a business card and can use BMO Flex Rewards the way you redeem today.

Pros

  • Strongest Madeen category is gas at about 3% effective (3x points).
  • That gas rate ranks higher than about 82% of cards we track in the category.
  • No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
  • Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.

Cons

  • Charges $2 foreign transaction fees.
  • BMO Flex Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
  • Business card — rewards and liability rules differ from consumer cards.
Welcome bonus

What is the BMO Business Platinum Rewards welcome bonus?

In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the BMO Business Platinum Rewards welcome offer is Earn a welcome bonus of up to 100,000 rewards points in your first year! Earn 50,000 bonus rewards points when you spend $5,000 within 3 months of account opening, plus an additional 50,000 bonus rewards points when you spend at least $50,000 within 12 months of account opening..

Offer
50k BMO Flex Rewards (~$500 estimated)
Terms (catalog snapshot)
Earn a welcome bonus of up to 100,000 rewards points in your first year! Earn 50,000 bonus rewards points when you spend $5,000 within 3 months of account opening, plus an additional 50,000 bonus rewards points when you spend at least $50,000 within 12 months of account opening.
Minimum spend
$5,000
Window
3Months
Fees

Does the BMO Business Platinum Rewards have an annual fee?

The BMO Business Platinum Rewards has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $2. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.

Annual fee
$0
Foreign transaction fee
$2
Benefits

What benefits come with the BMO Business Platinum Rewards?

The BMO Business Platinum Rewards includes Car Rental Insurance, Cell Phone Protection, Discounts on Intuit QuickBooks® and TurboTax® in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.

Madeen estimated annual value~$18,870
19 of 21 benefits valued
  • Extended Warranty

    $10,000/yr

    You’ll get double the original manufacturer’s (or U.S. store brand) warranty for up to one year on most new items you buy with your eligible Mastercard that have an original manufacturer’s warranty of one year or less.

    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $10000 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • Cell Phone Protection

    $7,200/yr

    Get $600 cell phone protection when you charge your monthly wireless telephone bill to your card

    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $600/month × 12 = $7200/yr. Card-specific overrides recommended where amounts differ.

  • Purchase Assurance

    $1,000/yr

    You’ll get coverage for most items you buy with your eligible Mastercard if the item is damaged or stolen within 90 days of the purchase date.

    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $1000 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • Microsoft Advertising

    $300/yr

    Grow your business and attract more customers with $300 in advertising credit after spending only $150 with Microsoft Advertising. Offer expires on 7/31/2026.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $300 face value (annualized from issuer terms). Card-specific overrides recommended where amounts differ.

  • Mastercard Transit Benefit

    $200/yr

    Save when you tap and go with your eligible Mastercard and receive a $2.50 statement credit when you spend $10 or more each month at participating transit systems.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $200 face value (annualized from issuer terms). Card-specific overrides recommended where amounts differ.

  • Master RoadAssist®

    $25/yr

    Get quick access to emergency roadside assistance including jump-starts, tire change, towing and gas delivery if you get stuck on the road. Service fees are pre-negotiated and billed to your eligible Mastercard.

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood.

  • MasterRental®

    $25/yr

    Pays for covered damages (physical damage and theft) to a rental vehicle when you pay for the rental with your Mastercard and you decline the optional collision/damage coverage offered by the rental company.

    How we value this

    Editorial: insurance/protection benefit "MasterRental®" — conservative $25/yr expected value based on typical claim likelihood, not printed coverage maximums.

  • Mastercard ID Theft Protection™

    $10/yr

    Protect your personal and financial information with services that include credit bureau notifications, card replacement assistance, ID theft education and access to Identity Theft Alerts.

    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Car Rental Insurance

    $10/yr

    Reimbursement for covered physical damage and/or theft of a rental vehicle with primary protection: 1-800-MASTERCARD.9

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Global emergency services

    $10/yr

    Call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • HealthLock

    $10/yr

    Enjoy a HealthLock for Mastercard® Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Instacart Business

    $10/yr

    Fuel your business with same-day delivery of snacks, supplies and more. Enjoy $0 delivery fees* with three free months of Instacart+ and $20 off your second order each month. Offer expires on 1/31/2027.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

Common questions about the BMO Business Platinum Rewards

Where do cardholders spend most with the BMO Business Platinum Rewards?

Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on internet and cable (5x), telephone (5x), office supplies (4x) for the BMO Business Platinum Rewards. These are anonymized issuer category signals, not individual cardholder transactions. Route everyday spend through categories that match your habits, then compare effective rates with Madeen at checkout.

Does the BMO Business Platinum Rewards have an annual fee?

The BMO Business Platinum Rewards carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification.

What category earns the most with the BMO Business Platinum Rewards?

Gas is the strongest Madeen category for the BMO Business Platinum Rewards at about 3% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.

Does the BMO Business Platinum Rewards charge foreign transaction fees?

The BMO Business Platinum Rewards charges a foreign transaction fee of $2 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change.

What is the BMO Business Platinum Rewards welcome bonus?

The BMO Business Platinum Rewards welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn a welcome bonus of up to 100,000 rewards points in your first year! Earn 50,000 bonus rewards points when you spend $5,000 within 3 months of account opening, plus an additional 50,000 bonus rewards points when you spend at least $50,000 within 12 months of account opening.. Minimum spend,.

What credit score do you need for the BMO Business Platinum Rewards?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the BMO Business Platinum Rewards. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.

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How does the BMO Business Platinum Rewards compare to similar cards?

Compare the BMO Business Platinum Rewards against BMO Cash Back Mastercard (5% on Other, $0 fee); BMO Escape (4% on Dining, $150 fee); BMO Premium Rewards Mastercard (3% on Dining, $95 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.

CardTop categoryEffective valueAnnual fee
BMO Business Platinum Rewards
This card
Gas3%$0
Other5%$0
Dining4%$150
Dining3%$95
Grocery2%$0
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Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-25
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