Business Credit Card

With The Co-operative Bank’s Business Credit Card, you can borrow as and when you need to and spread the cost of your day-to-day business purchases.

Up to 56 days

interest-free period on purchases as long as the outstanding balance is paid monthly in full by the due date

£25,000

max. credit limit

£24

Why apply for a Business Credit Card?

Check your eligibility

The Business Credit Card is available for business use only.

Representative example

You can use this representative example rate to compare the cost of similar products from other lenders.

21.8%

15.9%

£1,200

assumed credit limit

£24

annual fee (incorporated in the APR)

Key information

The table below gives an overview of some of the important details you need to know about the Business Credit Card. For full details, please refer to the Business Credit Card Summary Box PDF:

Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Annual fee Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Cash withdrawal fee 3% of the cash withdrawn (minimum charge of £3) Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Ordering a copy statement £8 per statement Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Late or missed payments £10.50 per payment missed or received after the due date Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Going over your credit limit £10.50 each time you go over

You will be charged this fee each month you're over your limit.

Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Balance transfers Not available

Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Currency conversion charge (if you're paying for something in a foreign currency, or withdrawing cash in a foreign currency outside the UK)

2.75% of the transaction

Transactions are also converted into sterling using the Visa Scheme Exchange Rate which can be found at our travelling for business page

Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Withdrawing foreign currency outside the UK 3% cash fee (minimum £3), in addition to the currency conversion charge Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Interest per annum on purchases and cash withdrawals Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Interest-free period for cash withdrawals Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Minimum credit limit (subject to status)

Please request a credit limit to cover your needs, including any purchases you intend to make. We will then carry out a credit search and inform you of your credit limit.

Fees, charges, interest and credit limits Maximum credit limit (subject to status)

Please request a credit limit to cover your needs, including any purchases you intend to make. We will then carry out a credit search and inform you of your credit limit.

Repayments

Each month, you must pay at least the minimum payment by the payment date shown on the statement we send you. If you want to pay less interest, you can always pay more than the minimum payment.

The minimum payment will be the highest of the following:

We round up the minimum payment to the nearest pound. If you owe less than £5, you must pay us the full amount you owe.

If you make only the minimum payment each month, it will take you longer and cost you more to clear your balance. You can set up a direct debit to pay either the minimum or full balance each month. If you have opted to pay the minimum payment, you can always contact us by calling Business Account Support on +44(0)3457 213 213 to arrange to pay more.

How to apply

Please note: Your application is subject to status. This means we’ll complete credit checks and an assessment of your financial circumstances.

Step 1. Gather the information you’ll need to apply

To apply for the Business Credit Card, you’ll need:

We only require one signatory to sign the application to progress it. We'll ask you to sign any offer in accordance with your account mandate.

After looking at your individual circumstances, we may decline your application. Being refused for a credit card can have a negative effect on your credit rating. If this happens, you should avoid applying for the same card again.

All applications, both successful and unsuccessful, will show up on your credit file.

Step 2. Read and save the important documents

Read the following important documents and save copies for your future reference:

Step 3. Complete the online application form

Use the information gathered in Step 1 to complete the online Business Credit Card application form.

Application timeline

20 to 60 minutes

Within 2 business days

Within 10 business days

Glossary

Interest and APR

You pay interest for borrowing money on a credit card. We work out interest daily and add it to your account on the next statement date. You can see how much interest you've been charged by checking your monthly statements. APR stands for ‘Annual Percentage Rate’. It is an illustration of the cost of borrowing over a year, taking into account the interest rate and any additional fees. You can use the APR to compare the cost of similar products.

Variable and fixed rates

When a rate is advertised as variable, it means that it could go up or down. Fixed means your interest rate won't change for a set period of time. You should always check to see how long your fixed rate lasts.

Per annum

Per annum is a quicker way of saying 'for each year'. It's usually used to explain how interest is calculated and charged.

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The Co-operative Bank, Platform, smile and Britannia are trading names of The Co-operative Bank p.l.c., 1 Balloon Street, Manchester M4 4BE. Registered in England and Wales No. 990937. The Co-operative Bank p.l.c. is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (No. 121885).

Credit facilities are provided by The Co-operative Bank p.l.c. and are subject to status and our lending policy. The Bank reserves the right to decline any application for an account or credit facility. The Co-operative Bank p.l.c. subscribes to the Standards of Lending Practice which are monitored by the Lending Standards Board.