Allied Irish Bank (GB) business credit cards

Existing Allied Irish Bank (AIB) business banking customers can manage day-to-day business expenses with an AIB Visa credit card.

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Allstar Plus ‘All-in-one’ Business Credit and Fuel Card
£200 BONUS
Allstar Plus ‘All-in-one’ Business Credit and Fuel Card
N/A (this product is a charge card).
Year 1 - £0.99 per card per month,
Year 2 onwards - £3.99 per card per month
N/A
N/A (this product is a charge card).
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Earn an introductory bonus of £200, up to 44 days interest free on purchases (subject to status), savings on fuel at 1,500 Discount Diesel sites plus a 10% saving on vehicle servicing, repair, tyres and car washes at venues nationwide.
Capital on Tap Business Rewards Credit Card
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Capital on Tap Business Rewards Credit Card
26.4%
£99 p.a.
1 point per £1 spent
29.9% APR (variable)
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Earn 1 point for every £1 spent. 1 points can be redeemed for either 1 Avios or 1p in cashback. 10,000 bonus points when £5,000 spent in first 3 months. Up to 20 free supplementary cards available.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 26.4% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 29.9% APR (variable).
Barclaycard Business Select Cashback Credit Card
CASHBACK
Barclaycard Business Select Cashback Credit Card
21.9%
£0
1% cashback
21.9% APR (variable)
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Earn 1% cashback on eligible spend. T&Cs apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 21.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 21.9% APR (variable).
Amazon Business American Express Card
£100 GIFTCARD
Amazon Business American Express Card
21.9%
£50 per annum (first year waived – limited offer)
1.5 points per £1 spent with selected partners
1 point per £2 spent elsewhere
32.6% APR (variable)
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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 21.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £50 per annum, your representative rate is 32.6% APR (variable).
American Express Gold Business Card
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American Express Gold Business Card
N/A (this product is a charge card).
Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £175
1 point per £1 spent
N/A (this product is a charge card).
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New Cardmember offer: Earn 20,000 Membership Rewards® points when you spend £3,000 in first 3 months of Cardmembership. Earn 1 Membership Rewards® point for every £1 spent thereafter. Earn 10,000 extra Membership Rewards® points when you spend £20,000 per quarter.
Capital on Tap Business Credit Card
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Capital on Tap Business Credit Card
26.4%
£0
N/A
29.9% APR (variable)
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Upgrade to Capital on Tap Business Rewards Card for £99 pa to earn 1 point for every £1 spent. 1 point can be redeemed for either 1 Avios or 1p in cashback. 10,000 bonus points when £5,000 spent in first 3 months. Up to 20 free supplementary cards available.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 26.4% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 29.9% APR (variable).
Amazon Business Prime American Express Card
£100 GIFTCARD
Amazon Business Prime American Express Card
21.9%
Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £50 per annum
2 points per £1 spent with selected partners
1 point per £2 spent elsewhere
32.6% APR (variable)
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Earn 2% 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 90 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 21.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £50 per annum, your representative rate is 32.6% APR (variable).
Barclaycard Business Premium Plus Credit Card
Barclaycard Business Premium Plus Credit Card
0% for 6 months reverting to 14.9%
£150 per annum
0.5% cashback
49.4% APR (variable)
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Earn 0.5% cashback on eligible spend with a cap of 400 per year. T&Cs apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 14.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £150 per annum, your representative rate is 49.4% APR (variable).
British Airways American Express Accelerating Business Card
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British Airways American Express Accelerating Business Card
22.2%
£250 per annum
1.5 points per £1 spent
96.7% APR (variable)
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Limited time offer: Earn 60,000 bonus Avios when you spend £5,000 in your first three months. Earn 1.5 Avios for every eligible £1 spent on card and 2 On Business Points for every £1 spent with BA on eligible flights. 10,000 bonus Avios for every £20,000 spent (max £60,000 pa) per calendar year.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 22.2% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £250 per annum, your representative rate is 96.7% APR (variable).
Barclaycard Select Business Charge Card
Barclaycard Select Business Charge Card
N/A (this product is a charge card).
£42 per annum
N/A
3.6% APR (variable)
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What is AIB?

AIB offers a small, straightforward business credit card range for companies with employees who incur business expenses. You can choose simplicity, with a straightforward charge card or perks, with a premium card offering benefits such as breakdown cover and travel benefits through the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection.

AIB business cards: Features and benefits

Here’s an overview of what you can get if you apply for an AIB business card:

  • Joining fee and annual fee. In order to get the card, you’ll have to pay a one-off fee when your application is accepted. Apart from that, AIB business credit cards have a fixed annual fee that depends on the card you choose.
  • Credit limit. Credit limits start from £500, while the maximum depends on your company’s credit status. If more than one of your employees needs a business credit card, you can set different credit limits for each of them.
  • Contactless payments. As you’d expect, staff will be able to use their cards for contactless payments up to £45.
  • Direct debit repayment. AIB collects monthly repayments directly from your AIB business account and sends you a bank statement for each of your employees.
  • 24-hour customer service. If something goes wrong and you need help, you can talk to someone on the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Misuse protection. If an employee to whom you gave the card misuses it, in some cases you’re entitled to a reimbursement from AIB.
  • Additional perks. If you opt for one of AIB’s more premium business cards, it’ll cost you more, but comes with a bunch of extra features, like VIP treatment at a selection of hotels.

What's the difference between a charge card and regular credit card?

With a charge card, you’re expected to clear your balance in full every month. As such, these cards don’t charge interest, although there are usually harsh fees if you fail to clear your balance. The benefits of charge cards include flexibility over payments (purchases at the start of the billing cycle are paid for at the end of the billing cycle) and in some cases, rewards on your spending. However, charge cards can come with a monthly or annual fee attached and do not usually offer purchase protection under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.

While charge cards are fairly rare in the consumer space, they’re more prevalent in business banking.

How to compare AIB business cards

There’s no single right credit card for every company. Before making a financial choice of any kind you should really think about your business’s needs and expectations.

The cards in AIB’s business range are designed to suit different needs, so chances are you’ll be able to identify which works best for you by looking at the spending habits of the employees who’ll be using them.

For example, if the person who’s going to use the card doesn’t need to travel much for business, the costs of a more premium option might not be worth shouldering, and they’re probably fine with a more basic option.

AIB customer reviews

Allied Irish Bank has received poor reviews overall from customers, according to review platform Trustpilot. It currently has a rating of 1.9 out of 5, based on more than 120 reviews (updated 17 March 2021). Some customers reported issues with their card being unexpectedly blocked or other problems when using their card.

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