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Business Credit Cards provide an effective money management solution for companies, with numerous cards available under one account, each customised to suit the cardholders needs. You can also benefit from a range of discounts and rewards including cashback & airmiles.

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Editors Choice - Barclaycard Platinum - 0% for 21 months

Not only do Barclaycard offer 0% on Balance Transfers for 21 months, they also offer 0% for first 3 months on any purchases made...

Business Current Accounts

Provider
Account
AER
Free Banking Duration
Interest Paid
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Up to 2 years free banking (Ts&Cs apply) & free automated transactions
N/A
for up to 24mths
N/A
Get free automated transactions, plus a whole lot more
N/A
N/A
N/A
Get 12 months' free banking or 18 months free with the 'Santander Business Start-up Extra' if you have a personal Santander Bank Account
N/A
for 12 months
N/A
Choose a simple, fixed monthly fee based on how much cash you deposit each month - the rest of your day-to-day banking is unlimited.
0.25%
for N/A
N/A
18 months FREE business banking
0%
for 18 mths
N/A
Move your existing Account & Get 6 months FREE banking. Smooth move guaranteed or £50 back!!
0%
for 6 mths
N/A

Barclays Business Start-up account

  • Up to 2 years free banking* (Ts&Cs apply)
  • Free Automated Transactions Tariff as standard (at the end of the Free Banking Period)
  • Your own Barclays Business Manager – backed up by an Award Winning Telephony Team**
  • Bank in branch, online or by phone
  • We offer more than you’d expect from a bank…
  • Free CREDITFOCUS Classic - an award wining credit management tool***
  • We offer up to 45 minutes’ free consultation with local professional experts in accountancy, marketing and law.
  • Free Local Business seminars
  • Free - Securely back up 2GB of your business data
  • Access to unique business management software so that you can spend less time on admin and more time on what you love doing
  • * There is no charge for standard transactions for two years if the Barclays Business Essentials and CREDITFOCUS Pro or Barclays Business Essentials Plus and CREDITFOCUS Pro or Barclays Business Manager and CREDITFOCUS Pro are purchased at the time of opening the account. This is only applicable for new businesses opening their account with Barclays. This applies to everyday Sterling, debit and credit transactions and the maintenance fee. Please note: accounts must be active.
  • **Best Large Call Centre in 2007 European Call Centre Awards
  • ***Available to small businesses with a turnover below £1m

Barclays Business Current Account

  • Free Automated Transactions Tariff as standard
  • Your own Barclays Business Manager – backed up by an Award Winning Telephony Team**
  • Bank in branch, online or by phone
  • We offer more than you’d expect from a bank…
  • Free CREDITFOCUS Classic our award winning service to help cut out late payers and the risk of bad debt until 31st December 2009 *
  • Free advice from a local solicitor
  • Free Local Business seminars
  • Free - Securely back up 2GB of your business data
  • Free online skills training
  • Free advice from our Legal & Tax helpline
  • Plus, access to unique business management software so that you can spend less time on admin and more time on what you love doing
  • **Best Large Call Centre in 2007 European Call Centre Awards
  • *Available to small businesses with a turnover below £1m

Santander Business Start-Up Current Account

  • ***CALL 0800 015 8409 TO APPLY***
  • Get 12 months' free banking or 18 months free with the 'Santander Business Start-up Extra' if you have a personal Santander Bank Account
  • The Santander Start Up Business Current Account is open to businesses with a turnover of up to £250k.
  • Free Unlimited Day to Day Transactions - No charge to deposit or withdraw cash, cheques, BACS, debit card payments, standing orders, etc.
  • You'll only pay for non-standard transactions, such as CHAPS and change-giving
  • After 12 month free period (or 18 month if previous personal banking customer) you will be placed on a monthly tariff ranging from £7.50 per month to £20.00 depending on the amount of cash you wish to deposit
  • Deposit £1 - £1000 in cash = £7.50 per month
  • Deposit £1000 - £3000 in cash = £12.50 per month
  • Deposit £3000 - £5000 in cash = £20 per month
  • Deposit £5000+ in cash = £0.50 per £100 after £5k
  • Get a Post Office® Cash Deposit Card - Lets you authorise other people to deposit cash at participating Post Office® branches
  • Get a personalised service through our network of small business advisers
  • The convenience to manage your account online, by telephone or through our 1,400 branches
  • The flexibility to authorise others to operate the account on your behalf
  • Link your business current account to a Santander business savings account for easy transfer of funds
  • Earn interest on credit balances. Currently 0.01% gross/AER (variable)
  • Access to business overdraft facilities
  • Cheque book, paying in book, debit card and regular statements

Santander Business Current Account

  • ***CALL 0800 015 8409 TO APPLY***
  • As a standard Santander Business Account customer you will be placed on a monthly tariff ranging from £7.50 per month to £20.00 depending on the amount of cash you wish to deposit
  • Deposit £1 - £1000 in cash = £7.50 per month
  • Deposit £1000 - £3000 in cash = £12.50 per month
  • Deposit £3000 - £5000 in cash = £20 per month
  • Deposit £5000+ in cash = £0.50 per £100 after £5k
  • Get a Post Office® Cash Deposit Card - Lets you authorise other people to deposit cash at participating Post Office® branches
  • Get a personalised service through our network of small business advisers
  • The convenience to manage your account online, by telephone or through our 1,400 branches
  • The flexibility to authorise others to operate the account on your behalf
  • Link your business current account to a Santander business savings account for easy transfer of funds
  • Earn interest on credit balances. Currently 0.01% gross/AER (variable)
  • Access to business overdraft facilities
  • Cheque book, paying in book, debit card and regular statements

Lloyds TSB New Business Start up Account

Lloyds TSB
  • 18 months free day-to-day banking and support from your own business manager.
  • During the first 18 months you will not be charged for:
  • - Paying in or taking out cash
  • - Paying in or issuing cheques
  • - Paying standing orders and direct debits
  • There is no limit on the number of deposits or withdrawals, and you do not need to keep a minimum balance in your account to qualify.
  • When your free banking period ends choose either 'Business Extra Tariff' or 'Electronic Business Tariff'.

Lloyds TSB Established Business Switch A/C

Lloyds TSB
  • Smooth move from your old business account to new Lloyds business account guaranteed or get £50 cash back!!
  • Interest free overdraft of up to £5,000 while moving
  • During the first 6 months you will not be charged for:
  • - Paying in or taking out cash
  • - Paying in or issuing cheques
  • - Paying standing orders and direct debits
  • There is no limit on the number of deposits or withdrawals, and you do not need to keep a minimum balance in your account to qualify.
  • When your free banking period ends choose either 'Business Extra Tariff' or 'Electronic Business Tariff'.

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Business Credit Cards Explained

 

What are business credit cards?

Business credit cards are a good tool for providing an effective alternative to petty cash systems. Business credit cards make it easier to keep track on usage, allowing you to see who's spending what and where. The account holder can specify how many credit cards are required, all provide each card with different credit limits. Business credit card statements can be customized to suit companies, providing useful account information broken down for each card.

What features are offered with business credit cards?

Business credit cards are generally offered with a variety of business related features, such as discounts on business related companies or air miles rewards.

How do the interest rates on business credit cards compare to other credit cards?

Many business credit cards provide introductory offers on interest rates. Always make sure you check the interest rates applied after the introductory period expires. By comparing the interest rates and bonuses offered, you should be able to find a business credit card that best suits your business requirements.

See our range of best Business Credit Cards above.