Small Business Credit Cards
Small business credit cards were designed to help those families
and individuals that often have difficulty getting credit lines,
since they own their own business. You would think that owning a
small business would spark some interest, rather these people,
like those will bad credit are considered risky candidates for
credit lines. In this article, we are going to review some of
the small business credit cards, what they offer and why some
cards are not your best options.
The Gold Delta SkyMiles Small Business Cards are one of the
cards that may not benefit you, since the APR: Prime + 9.99%
have recently increased to 13.99%. The Balance Transfer APR on
the Gold Delta is 9.99% fixed rates for the endurance of the
'balance, and for the balance transfers made up to six months of
the cards membership. The annual fees on few of these cards
start at $85 for the standard cardholder. This applies also to
additional cards, 'unless you are the cardholder' that qualifies
for the "Business Charge Card Product." In this case, your
annual fees are reduced to $30 for the standard cards. Of
course, they present a slick by offering the cards to small
business owners for the first year, free. You must have good
credit ratings to apply for this card. Otherwise, the fees may
increase, if you are able to get the card.
The Business Gold Card from OPEN: the Small Business Network has
no financial charges, with no pre-set limits for spending, and
the first year the card is free. The annual percentage rates are
free for the Additional cards also. The company will send you a
monthly 'expense management report' as well as offering 'online
account management. Again, you must have good credit to qualify
for the Business Gold.
The Platinum Business Cards from American Express have no annual
fees, and "pay over time" plus 0% APR up to nine months on all
purchases made on the card plus the balance transfer. The card
is good for small business owners that have good credit.
The Blue Cash for Business Cards offer 5% cash rebates and
enable you to earn money back on eligible purchases on the
credit card. The small business owners are offered a 0%
introductory APR on all purchases up to the first six months.
The cards have a 'built-in smart chip for Internet security,'
and have no limits on the cash rebates. This card qualifies
small business owners with good credit.
Let's stop and review the cards shortly to see which cards are
best for you? I'm considering the last card on the list, since
the Blue Cash for Business Cards offer cash back rewards, and
does not appear to have an annual fee. However, I would read the
Terms & Conditions, since it might state in the agreement that
an annual fee will apply after the first year. You want to know
what the fee is on this card. The cards that promote annual fees
are cards you want to be careful of when applying, since some
have hidden stipulations and fees. The card offers a 0% APR for
six months, but what APR will you pay after the six months has
ended? The "Built-in Smart chip for Internet Security is also
appealing, since this is not always offered with credit cards,
and the security is worth paying an annual fee, since you are
protected. NOTE: be sure to look in the Terms & Agreements,
searching for Fraud Protection. Since the card providers put a
chip on the card of course you are protected more so if you
didn't have the chip; still you want to know what the fees if
any are if the card is lost or stolen. There should not be any
fees; however, some card providers will do their best to get
money.
The three preceding cards may be of some value, however, the
offers do not seem appealing since you have high interest rates
possibly after the Introductory, and as well, you have annual
fees with no rewards.