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Barclaycard Select Business Charge Card review 2023

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Barclaycard Select Business Charge Card
3.5
★★★★★
Finder score
Interest-free each billing period
Up to 38 days
Minimum credit limit
£1,000

Our verdict

If you're not planning to leave an outstanding balance on your business card each month, this simple charge card could offer you payment protection and a few rewards.

Wondering why you might choose a charge card over, say this card's big sister – which lets you carry an outstanding balance if you need to and offers cashback to boot? Well, the 2 biggest reasons are financial discipline (not being tempted into racking up card debt), and building a positive company credit history – demonstrating to future lenders that you're a safe prospect while not alarming them with a huge ongoing credit limit at your disposal (and the prospect of hefty interest payments).

This particular business card, like all business Barclaycards, comes with access to the Business Rewards programme. That means exclusive pre-sale tickets plus discounts on hotel bookings, dining out and car hire, for example.

It's otherwise a fairly straightforward no-frills option, letting you monitor and manage employee cards through the MyControls online portal. There's also an app available to all cardholders offering limited features to track their card use.

Pros

  • Gives you up to 38 days of payment flexibility.
  • Order additional cards for your team at no extra cost.
  • Purchase protection and cardholder misuse insurance.
  • Access exclusive offers through Barclaycard Business Rewards.
  • Customers report excellent customer service when dealing with Barclaycard Business.

Cons

  • Because it's a charge card, you can't carry a balance from month to month.
  • Account fee of £42 per annum.
  • While most cards offer up to 55 interest-free days to pay off your bill in full each month, this card gives you 38.

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Details

Product Overview

Issuer Barclaycard Business
Network Mastercard
Annual/monthly fees £42 per annum
Purchases N/A (this product is a charge card).
Purchases interest-free period Up to 38 days
Minimum credit limit £1,000
Maximum credit limit Subject to status: £50,000
Incentive
Access exclusive offers through Barclaycard Business Rewards. Including, but not limited to, exclusive pre-sale tickets plus discounts on hotel bookings, dining out and car hire. Terms apply.
Potential costs ★★★★★
Doing its job ★★★★★
Extras ★★★★★
Overall Finder rating ★★★★★

Fees and charges

Minimum monthly payment Full outstanding balance
Annual/monthly fees £42 per annum
Foreign usage charge (EU) 2.99%
Foreign usage charge (rest of world) 2.99%
Cash advance fee 3% (min. £3)
Late payment fee £12
Duplicate statement fee £3
Exceeding limit fee £12
Additional card fee £0

The Barclaycard Select Business Charge Card is issued on the Mastercard network so it's accepted at more than 50 million merchant locations across more than 210 countries and territories.

Approval for any credit card depends on your status. The representative APRs shown represent the interest rate offered to most successful applicants. Depending on your personal circumstances, the APR you're offered may be higher, or you may not be offered credit at all. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice. It's always wise to check the terms of any deal before you borrow.

How to apply

If you've compared cards and settled on the Barclaycard Select Business Charge Card, you can head over to Barclaycard Business's secure online application to apply. Don't forget, you'll need to be over 18 and a UK resident to apply.

How does it compare?

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Access exclusive offers through Barclaycard Business Rewards. Including, but not limited to, exclusive pre-sale tickets plus discounts on hotel bookings, dining out and car hire. Terms apply.

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Barclaycard customer support

You can contact customer support on 0800 161 5343. Lines are open 8am – 6pm from Monday to Friday.

Frequently asked questions

What credit limit will I get with the Barclaycard Select Business Charge Card?

If Barclaycard Business is able to offer you this deal, the offer will specify a tailored credit limit based on Barclaycard Business's assessment of your situation and your business. The minimum limit offered on the card is £1,000, while the maximum is £50,000. Once you've had the card for a while and shown Barclaycard Business that you're reliable, you may wish to apply for a credit limit increase.

How much does it cost to use the Barclaycard Select Business Charge Card abroad?

Non-sterling transactions are subject to a 2.99% charge (which is very standard). For example, if you spend 200 euros (£171.22), it'll cost you around £5.12 in fees.

Can I get additional Barclaycard Select Business Charge Cards for my team?

Yes. Barclaycard Business doesn't specify a maximum number of cards you can request. There's no fee for additional cards.

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