Credit limits up to £250,000
Get more from your business spending. Access funds, higher credit limits, and rewards, all designed with your small business in mind.
Business credit cards are financial tools for businesses. It works like a personal credit card but is used for business expenses. It lets you make purchases on credit, manage cash flow, track spending, and build a separate credit history. This helps to keep your personal and business expenses separate, and often offers rewards or benefits for your business.
A business credit card makes managing your business money easier. It keeps your personal and business expenses separate, helps with cash flow, and builds a good credit history for your business. It also makes it simple to track spending, manage employee expenses, and comes with special rewards and benefits.
Higher credit limits let you make bigger purchases and investments to help your business grow.
A central account for employee spending makes tracking simple and removes the need for expense forms.
Separating personal and business expenses keeps you organised and stress-free when tax time comes.
A business card helps bridge cash flow gaps until client payments arrive.
Earn cashback and travel rewards, use expense management tools, and benefit from built-in fraud protection.
Use your card regularly and build a strong business credit history. This makes future borrowing easier.
Company credit cards, also known as a business or corporate credit card, lets authorised people buy things for the business without waiting for reimbursement. Cardholders, including employees or other authorised users make purchases, but the company pays the bill. It streamlines purchasing, simplifies expense tracking, and ensures smoother cash flow for your business.
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£299/year
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Preloading lets you top up your business credit card with your own money when you need more than your credit limit allows. Add funds from your app or portal in seconds. You still earn 1% cashback on the full amount, including the funds you added. Pro customers earn 1.25% cashback on preloaded spend.
Read our customer storiesI love that I can preload my Capital on Tap account. I can just top up my card — and I earn more rewards that way too. It’s a game-changer compared to my old business credit card.
Make sure you've got all your personal and business info on hand when you apply.
Have these ready when you apply:
Compare card fees and interest rates to find the most cost-effective option for your business.
Evaluate rewards programmes to maximise benefits for your business spending.
Consider spending limits to ensure they align with your business's purchasing needs.
Look for features that allow you to track expenses and manage finances effectively.
Over 300,000 small businesses have spent more than £40 billion with their Capital on Tap Business Credit Cards. See how we've helped businesses like yours in our customer stories.
Your business credit card is designed for business expenses, from travel costs and office supplies to paying invoices. Using your card for everyday business spending simplifies your bookkeeping and helps you earn rewards. Read our guide to find out how to use your business credit card effectively.
Business credit cards offer lots of rewards such as cashback, travel perks, or points on purchases.
With Capital on Tap, you earn 1 point for every £1 spent on your card. You can redeem your points for cash or gift cards, use them to reduce your balance, or convert them to Avios, Virgin Points, or Radisson Rewards.
Business credit cards can be the catalyst for growth, providing businesses with a convenient tool to manage expenses, build credit, and access rewards that can fuel their success.
The Capital on Tap Business Credit Card has no annual, foreign exchange, or ATM fees. Other providers may charge for these, along with late payment fees and interest on unpaid balances. Always compare costs before you apply.
You can use a personal credit card for business, but a dedicated business credit card is usually the better choice. Personal cards don't build business credit and often have lower spending limits. A business credit card gives you higher limits, tailored rewards and benefits, and tools for tracking spend, managing employee cards, and syncing with your accounting software.
Most business credit cards let you withdraw cash from an ATM, though many charge fees and higher interest rates. With Capital on Tap, there are no ATM fees. You can withdraw up to £400 per day, with a maximum of two withdrawals.
Capital on Tap accepts businesses that are active on Companies House, with no unsatisfied CCJs in the last 12 months, and who are not a high-risk industry. There is no minimum trading period requirement.
Yes, you must have a business bank account to apply for the Capital on Tap Business Credit Card.
Yes, most business credit cards, including Capital on Tap, require a personal guarantee.
Business credit cards do not usually appear on your personal credit report. However, many business credit cards require a personal guarantee, meaning you are ultimately personally responsible for the debt. Because of this, if you defaulted, it could affect your personal credit score. For a complete breakdown of how business credit cards impact both your personal and company credit, read our detailed guide: Do Business Credit Cards Affect Personal Credit Scores?.
The process of applying for a business credit card will be different for every provider, but you can typically apply online, by phone, or visiting a branch in person. Make sure to check the eligibility requirements before applying to see if you’re likely to be accepted.
You'll need some personal and business information for the application:
If you’re applying for the Capital on Tap Business Credit Card, you can apply online in just 2 minutes, and most applicants receive an instant credit decision and virtual card access.
Capital on Tap offers 1% cashback on all spending, no annual fee, free employee cards, and credit limits up to £250,000. See how we compare: Capital on Tap vs Barclays Select Cashback, Capital on Tap vs American Express Business Gold, Capital on Tap vs Revolut Business, Capital on Tap vs Monzo Business.
The time varies by provider. Some cards take a few days; others up to two weeks. The Capital on Tap Business Credit Card arrives in 2-5 business days.
Yes, we run a soft search on your personal credit file when you apply, so applying won't affect your credit score. We only run a hard search on your business's credit file once you sign your credit agreement, which is when it becomes visible to other lenders.
The Capital on Tap Business Credit Card annual rates are as low as 13.86% APR (variable). Your final rate depends on your personal and business credit history and the Bank of England base rate.
The APR (annual percentage rate) on a business credit card can vary depending on the card issuer and your creditworthiness. Generally, business credit cards tend to have higher APRs than personal credit cards. It's important to read the terms and conditions carefully before applying for a business credit card. Pay off your balance in full on a weekly or monthly basis to avoid high interest charges and improve your business credit score.
We want to ensure our card is the right financial tool for your business. You should reconsider applying if any of the following scenarios apply, as an alternative product may suit your needs better:
You have highly erratic cash flow: While business credit can help bridge gaps, if your income is unpredictable, relying on credit may lead to missed payments, high fees, and damage to your credit profile. Responsible usage requires reliable repayment.
Your priority is short-term financing: If your immediate need is to finance a large, one-off purchase without incurring interest for a period, a business card offering a 0% introductory APR would generally be a more cost-effective choice than a rewards-focused card.
Page last reviewed on 27 July 2026