Amazon launches new benefits for Business Prime members, Amazon Business American Express card

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Amazon.com Inc. said Tuesday that it is launching new benefits for Business Prime members in the U.S., Germany and Japan and a new Amazon Business American Express Card. The tools are for purchasing trend analysis, money-saving opportunities, spending data, setting compliance policies and budget optimization. The Amazon Business American Express card has no annual fee and a number of perks. In the U.S., Amazon Business American Express cardholders who are also Business Prime members can choose either 5% back or 90-day terms on eligible purchases, request extended payment terms, and get free same-day and one-day shipping on orders of $35 or more. For a limited time, card members can receive a free year of Business Prime Essentials. Business Prime membership ranges in price from $179 per year for up to three users (Essentials) and $10,099 per year for more than 100 users (Enterprise). Amazon shares have rallied 53% for the year to date while the S&P 500 index is up 3.1% for the period.