Compare business balance transfer credit cards

Compare business credit cards with balance transfer facilities

Table: sorted by representative APR, promoted deals first

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Product UKCCF	Balance transfers	Balance transfer fee	Purchases	Representative APR	Annual/monthly fees	Link	Incentive	Representative example
British Airways American Express® Accelerating Business Card Finder Award	28.2%	3%	28.2%	107.8% APR (variable)	£250 per annum	Go to site Read review Compare	Earn 30,000 bonus Avios points when you spend £5,000 in first 3 months of Cardmembership. Terms apply.	Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 28.2% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £250 per annum, your representative rate is 107.8% APR (variable).	loading Fetching your data...
Amazon Business Prime American Express Card Finder Award	28.3%	3%	28.3%	39.7% APR (variable)	£50. No annual fee for your first year or if you spend £8,000 or more on the Card each year.	Read review Compare	Earn 2% Amazon Rewards for every £1 spent on selected Amazon purchases and 0.5% Amazon Rewards for every £1 spent on all purchases elsewhere.	Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 28.3% (variable) p.a. with a fee of Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £50 per annum, your representative rate is 39.7% APR (variable).	loading Fetching your data...
Amazon Business American Express Card Finder Award	28%	3%	28%	39.3% APR (variable)	Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £50 per annum	Read review Compare	Earn 1.5% Amazon Rewards on the first £120,000 in purchases each calendar year, 1% thereafter at Amazon.co.uk, Amazon Business UK and Whole Foods Market UK, or 60 day extended payment terms on such purchases. Earn 0.5% Amazon Rewards on all other purchases.	Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 28% (variable) p.a. with a fee of Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £50 per annum, your representative rate is 39.3% APR (variable).	loading Fetching your data...
Royal Bank of Scotland Business Plus Credit Card (existing customers only)	13.9%		13.9%	29% APR (variable)	£70 per annum	Read review Compare		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 13.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £70 per annum, your representative rate is 29% APR (variable).	loading Fetching your data...
Jeeves Business card Cashback	0%	0	0%	N/A (this product is a charge card).	£0	Read review Compare	Earn up to 2% cashback on all your advertising spending in the first 90 days, up to 1% cashback thereafter, and 1.5% cashback on spend with Google, Amazon, Meta. Terms apply.		loading Fetching your data...
NatWest Business Credit Card (only available to existing business customers)	16.9%		16.9%	24.3% APR (variable)	Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £30 per annum	Read review Compare		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 16.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £30 per annum, your representative rate is 24.3% APR (variable).	loading Fetching your data...
Metro Bank Business credit card (only available to existing business customers)	17.44%	0%	17.44%	18.9% APR (variable)	£0	Read review Compare		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 17.44% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 18.9% APR (variable).	loading Fetching your data...
Santander Business Cashback Credit Card Mastercard	18.9%	3% (min. £5)	18.9%	23.7% APR (variable)	£30 per annum (per business, not per card)	Read review Compare		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 18.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £30 per annum, your representative rate is 23.7% APR (variable).	loading Fetching your data...
NatWest Business Plus Credit Card (existing customers only)	13.9%		13.9%	29% APR (variable)	£70 per annum	Read review Compare		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 13.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £70 per annum, your representative rate is 29% APR (variable).	loading Fetching your data...
Juni Business Card (only for ecommerce companies) Cashback	0%	0	0%	N/A (this product is a charge card).	£0	Read review Compare	Made for ecommerce companies only. Earn 2% cashback for your first 30 days, up to 1% thereafter on all eligible Juni card spend.		loading Fetching your data...
RBS Business Credit Card (only available to existing business customers)	16.9%		16.9%	24.3% APR (variable)	Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £30 per annum	Read review Compare		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 16.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £30 per annum, your representative rate is 24.3% APR (variable).	loading Fetching your data...

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Switching to a new business credit card issuer could help your company take advantage of better features or more favourable terms. However, if you’re familiar with lengthy interest-free balance transfer offers for your personal cards, you might be disappointed to find that 0% balance transfer business credit card offers are few and far between.

The good news is that we have uncovered some business credit cards with balance transfer deals. You can compare some popular options in the table below.

Note that some card issuers, such as HSBC, simply state that the availability of balance transfer facilities is at their discretion.

How to compare balance transfer business credit cards

Here are some factors you should consider to help you find the best business credit cards with balance transfer offers.

Balance transfer rate. What interest rate applies to balance transfers, and is it an ongoing rate or an introductory rate? If it’s an introductory rate, how long does it last, and what rate does it revert to?
Balance transfer fee. Whether the card has a promotional introductory rate or not, there will likely be a balance transfer fee to consider. This is typically 2–4% of the amount that you wish to transfer. Take both the balance transfer fee and the rate into account to get a better idea of how much you’ll pay overall.
Balance transfer limit. You’ll typically be able to transfer up to a maximum of 90% or 95% of your credit limit. This is known as the card’s balance transfer limit. The credit limit that you are offered will be tailored to your business, taking into account factors like turnover, credit rating and years trading.
Fees and charges.Most business cards come with an annual or monthly fee, which can be higher the more cardholders you have or if the card is rewards heavy. In some cases this fee is waived in the first year.
Features and benefits. What do you want from the card? Reward points, or just a 0% period to help you manage your cash flow? Think about your company spending habits, and how the card(s) you’re considering might help you. If your aim is to shift exisiting debt, a card that incentivises further spending might not be the right one for your business.
Eligibility. Some cards are aimed at small businesses, for example, while some are only available to companies with a certain turnover. Check the card issuer’s eligibility criteria before you apply.

Pros and cons of business balance transfer credit cards

Pros

Could save your business money. With a low rate, you’ll naturally stand to save on unnecessary interest.
Can simplify finances. Transferring multiple credit card balances over to one balance transfer card can consolidate your monthly payments into just one bill.
Additional features and benefits. You could enjoy travel perks, cashback rewards, analytics/reporting and more with your new business card.

Cons

Your interest rate could be higher in the long run. Look out for cards with a low introductory rate followed by a punishingly high standard rate.
Fees. Don’t forget to factor in annual/monthly fees, balance transfer fees etc.
Your credit score could take a dip. Whenever you apply for a credit card (even a business credit card), the issuer does a hard pull on your credit report, which likely causes a slight (and usually short-lived) drop in your credit score.

How to choose between a personal and business balance transfer credit card

If you’re looking for a balance transfer card with a low or 0% introductory rate, then you might have noticed that there are a lot more personal cards than business credit cards matching that description. There are even some that don’t charge a balance transfer fee.

With that in mind, it might be tempting to take out a personal balance transfer card and stick your outstanding business card balance on that. Plenty of people do this, particularly sole traders and those who are self-employed. However, there are a few things you should bear in mind:

Business credit cards tend to have higher credit limits.
They may come with perks, extras and/or support for your business that personal credit cards don’t have.
You’re unlikely to be able to add as many additional cardholders with a personal credit card as you would with a business credit card.
The responsibility for all debt rests with the account holder, so if you use your personal card for business expenses you can end up personally liable for business debts.
Mixing your personal and business spending on one card can make things tricky when it comes to bookkeeping.

Can I transfer debt from a personal credit card to a business balance transfer credit card?

Yes, if you’ve been using a personal credit card for your business and want to transfer the balance over to your new business credit card, you can. However, you generally can’t get promotional balance transfer deals when you transfer balances within the same banking group.

How to manage a business balance transfer credit card

You’ve got a business balance transfer credit card. What’s next? Here are a few things to keep in mind when managing your card:

Confirm your balance transfer has been processed. Many business balance transfer credit cards take up to 14 days to process a balance transfer request. After 2 weeks, call your old credit card issuers to make sure they’ve been paid off by your new credit card provider.
Make timely payments. A lot of credit card providers allow you to sign up for direct debits, which makes paying your credit card bill one less thing on your business’s monthly to-do list.
If possible, avoid using your card to make new purchases. If you got the business balance transfer credit card to pay off your business’s debt faster and more cheaply, try to avoid using the card for new purchases until after you’ve paid down the balance.
Avoid fees. Many credit card providers charge late and returned payment fees, as well as fees on cash advances, foreign transactions and balance transfers. Read the terms and conditions of the credit card to understand the costs you could incur.
Contact customer service. Keep an eye on your bill, and reach out to your credit card provider if you notice any problems.

A few things to consider

A lot of business credit cards come with appealing rewards schemes and it can be easy to start chasing points. If your goal is to clear or significantly reduce exisiting business credit card debt, try to avoid additional borrowing or being swept up by rewards schemes. As with all credit, only borrow as much as you can afford to pay back.

Bottom line

A business balance transfer credit card can be useful for managing your company’s finances, but there are some traps to watch out for. Be sure to compare all available options and make the necessary calculations before deciding which card is best suited to your business.

Frequently asked questions

Any balance you have remaining on your card after the introductory period ends, including the original balance transfer, reverts to a higher rate. To get the most out of your business balance transfer credit card, you should pay off your balance before the promotional period ends. The best way to do this is to avoid using your card for new purchases until after you’ve paid off your old debt.
There are some circumstances in which applying for and using a business credit card could affect your personal credit score . However, you shouldn’t rely on this as a way to boost your personal credit score. Here are 3 ways to improve your credit score:
- Register on the electoral roll
- Always pay your bills on time
- Reduce existing debt.
Use our full guide to find out more ways to improve your credit score.

We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. Unless we've said otherwise, products are in no particular order. The terms "best", "top", "cheap" (and variations of these) aren't ratings, though we always explain what's great about a product when we highlight it. This is subject to our terms of use. When you make major financial decisions, consider getting independent financial advice. Always consider your own circumstances when you compare products so you get what's right for you. Most of the data in Finder's comparison tables has the source: Moneyfacts Group PLC. In other cases, Finder has sourced data directly from providers.

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