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Brex rewards are...

The only rewards that help founders build, not burn.

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Rewards that work as hard as you do

At Brex, we get to work with a ton of amazing founders. And what we’ve learned over and over again is that founders are relentlessly focused on one thing: growing their business.

As a founder, you don’t care about another rewards program that’s just about flights or cash back. What you really need is rewards that save you time so you can focus on the important stuff and preserve your runway so you can keep fighting the good fight. That’s why we built the only rewards program that helps you fuel growth and operate faster.

With all that extra time saved, hopefully we can also unblock you to:

  • Spend more time on your business
  • Go on that date you’ve been putting off
  • Step outside and touch some grass
  • Finally call your mom back and let her know you're eating well


Test those big bets sooner

One of the most powerful things about Brex rewards is that it lets founders take big swings and try things they wouldn’t normally do with cash, because there’s no financial risk, and no ops burden.

As Sahil, co-founder of Dots, put it:

“The value of Brex rewards is that I can run many experiments with little effort and no effect on burn. It’s low risk, high reward for the trajectory of my company.”

When you’re early, you don’t know which growth levers will work for your business or what "satisfaction" levers will work for your team. Brex points let you test high-upside, non-scalable things fast.

Example 1: Crush it at your first conference

Let’s say you’re headed to a conference for the first time. You want to land prospects, but what actually works? With Brex rewards, you could:

  • Put up a billboard with that one-liner you've always wanted to share with the world. Don’t worry; our concierge helps with messaging, placement, and design.
  • Order a bunch of swag to give out (socks, hoodies, whatever) directly from the rewards platform. Just upload your logo and pick what you want.
  • Treat customers to a fancy dinner afterward, but instead of scrambling to book a table for 10, just let us handle it. We’ll secure the spot, brand the event, and make you look legit.

The magic happens when these work together. Your billboard creates brand awareness, your swag makes them remember, and your dinner converts prospects into customers. A cohesive growth strategy. All on points.

Example 2: Show your team love after locking in for a big launch

Your team’s been grinding to launch the MVP. In the past, you may have said thanks with an email and sushi for the office. But with Brex rewards, you can:

  • Send out an Amazon gift card (who doesn’t love Amazon?)
  • Surprise them with that Owala bottle they’ve been eyeing with your company logo on it
  • Or go big and take everyone off-grid for an offsite in Napa

No stress. No hours lost to logistics. Brex will plan the whole thing for you. All on points, not cash. And similar to the above, when taken together, these items create a cohesive employee retention play that could have cost thousands in cash.

Save time with a personal concierge

While most rewards programs stop at giving you points, Brex steps in where the real work begins. We know high-leverage moments are also operationally messy, so we take care of everything:

  • Billboards: Fully managed campaigns, from strategy to launch. We've learned what works from our own experience scaling Brex and helping thousands of startups run campaigns.
  • Offsites: Venues, travel, agenda. It's all planned for you by people who understand startup culture and budget constraints. All you have to do is show up!
  • Private dining and events: Reservations secured, logistics handled, events branded to make you look established. (coming soon)
  • Swag: Full design support and global fulfillment from premium vendors, because we know your team is distributed, and your logo matters. (coming soon)
  • Travel: Book with points directly, no reimbursements, no budget strain on your cash flow.
  • Gift cards: Say thank you with an easy gifting experience for partners and employees.
  • Day Zero Stack: Get a curated set of the most powerful AI and startup tools for startups at pre-negotiated rates.

No vendor research. No hiring an ops team. Just earn up to 7x points on your Brex card purchases automatically, pick your rewards, and we'll take it from there.

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Built for right now

Founders today are under pressure to do more with less. AI is powering leaner teams. Investors want more runway, more discipline, and scrappier execution. Brex rewards are built for this moment, where time and cash are scarce, and speed and creativity are competitive advantages.

This isn’t a corporate card with travel perks dressed up for startups. It’s a toolkit for builders, powered by points. With over $350,000 of additional value in partner perks to boot, from AWS credits to 50% off UPS.

Don’t just take our word for it

Thousands of startups have used Brex points to create growth-driving moments they wouldn’t have otherwise invested in:


"Over the past few years, we've used our Brex rewards to pay for our offsite. It's such a critical event for our employees, their morale, and retention that there's so much ROI from being together for a week."

Katy Garrigan, CEO, Goody

"Brex was a strategic partner to help us launch our first out-of-home campaign with Brex billboard rewards. And across the board we saw really big brand lifts and achieved a 50% increase in demo requests as a result."

Ryan Duke, Director of Brand and Communications, Ontra


“The Brex billboard program let us stretch our dollars further, and provided expertise that a startup simply can’t have in-house. We wouldn’t launch another campaign without Brex.”

Vijaye Raji, Statsig CEO

Now it’s time to fuel your growth

The best startup rewards program isn't about maximizing points; it's about maximizing your potential to grow.

Ready to turn your spending into a growth engine? Ready to save time on ops so you can focus on what matters? Ready to test bold ideas without touching your runway?

That's exactly why we built Brex rewards. Not for corporate travelers who only care about lounge access, but for builders who want to build.

Jason Mok leads our startup segment at Brex, working with thousands of early-stage companies. Richie Wu heads product development, focusing on tools that help startups scale efficiently. Together, they've seen firsthand what separates thriving startups from those that struggle and built Brex rewards accordingly.