Lloyds Bank Business Credit Card review
- Representative example:
- When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 16.3% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £32 per annum, your representative rate is 22.4% APR (variable).
- Interest-free each billing period
- Up to 56 days
- Minimum credit limit
- £1,000
Our verdict
For Lloyds Business customers looking to even out their cash flow, this straightforward credit card comes with a competitive (albeit variable) interest rate and a mobile app to manage your business's spending on the go.With a lower-than-average 16.3% standard purchases rate, Lloyds Bank Business Credit Card can help small and medium enterprises who struggle with irregular invoice payments to smooth over the day-to-day running of their business.
To apply you'll need to be an existing Lloyds business banking customer and hold a Lloyds Business Current Account.
Provided you pay off your balance in full every month, you can enjoy up to 56 days interest-free each billing cycle (although this doesn't apply to cash withdrawals).
Lloyds can issue up to 20 cards for the same business, and you can set personalised spending limits on each of them to control your business's expenses more easily. Just keep in mind that each new card will come with its own annual fee – which unfortunately Lloyds, unlike some other card issuers, doesn't scrap for the first year.
The Lloyds Bank Business Credit Card sadly doesn't offer any extra rewards or perks, so it gives you no cashback on purchases or theatre tickets discounts. However, the low interest rate combined with an average annual fee makes it a reasonable choice to give your business's finances a little extra breathing space.
Pros
- Up to 56 days to spread the cost of purchases (provided you pay off your balance in full each month)
- Customers report excellent customer service when dealing with Lloyds Bank
- A relatively low 16.3% interest rate on purchases
Cons
- Annual fee
- Applicants with low credit scores are unlikely to be eligible
- Each additional card incurs a fee (£32)
Details
Product overview
| Issuer | Lloyds Bank |
| Network | Mastercard |
| Representative APR | 16% |
| Annual/monthly fees | Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £32 per annum |
| Purchases | 16.3% |
| Purchases interest-free period | Up to 56 days |
| Cash advances | 16.3% |
| Minimum credit limit | £1,000 |
| Maximum credit limit | Subject to status: £25,000 |
| Additional cards available | 25 |
| Incentive | 0.5% after £1 of yearly spend. Cashback paid Monthly into Card Account. Earn 1% cashback on fuel and charging and 0.5% on other purchases. |
| Potential costs | 3.9 ★★★★★ |
| Doing its job | 3.5 ★★★★★ |
| Extras | 5.0 ★★★★★ |
| Overall Finder Score | 3.7 ★★★★★ |
Fees and charges
| Minimum monthly payment | 1% or £5 (whichever is greater) or the total of any interest, default fees and charges, 1/12th of annual fee plus 1% of the outstanding balance. |
| Annual/monthly fees | Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £32 per annum |
| Foreign usage charge (EU) | 2.95% |
| Foreign usage charge (rest of world) | 2.95% |
| Cash advance fee | 2.5% (min. £2.5) |
| Late payment fee | £0 |
| Replacement card fee | £0 |
| Duplicate statement fee | £5 |
| Exceeding limit fee | £0 |
| Additional card fee | £32 |
| Dormancy fee | £0 |
The Lloyds Bank Business Credit Card (only available to existing business customers) is issued on the Mastercard network, so it's accepted at more than 50 million merchant locations across more than 210 countries and territories.
Lloyds Bank customer reviews
Lloyds Bank received a high score in our 2024 customer satisfaction survey, with 97% of its business card customers saying they would recommend the bank to a friend. Several customers stated how highly satisfied they were with the customer service as well as how the bank was a reliable brand. One customer said: “”Always on hand if we need any assistance in financial matters.”
On Trustpilot, however, the bank as a whole scored 1.7 out of 5, with several customers complaining about a lack of human contact within branches (updated March 2024).
How does it compare?
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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. Most of the data in Finder's comparison tables is provided by Moneyfacts.
Repayment options
You can make manual repayments through Lloyds Bank's app by logging in to your online banking or over the phone (0345 072 5555). Alternatively, you may wish to set up a direct debit.
A direct debit protects you from forgetting to make a repayment and either damaging your credit score, or losing any promotional rates as a result (although there's no penalty fee for late payments to worry about, there are still plenty of other good reasons not to miss a payment).
You can arrange a direct debit for repayments when you apply for the credit card. The table below shows the options available.
Choose from the following direct debit options for your monthly repayments:
| Minimum amount | Fixed amount | Fixed percentage | Full amount |
|---|---|---|---|
How to apply
Eligibility criteria to apply for a Lloyds Bank Business Credit Card include being resident in the UK and a sole trader, partner or director of your business.
Moreover, the Lloyds Bank Business Credit Card is only available to Lloyds business customers, so if that isn't you, but you've looked at credit cards and decided that the Lloyds Bank Business Credit Card is the one for you, you'll have to go through the process of getting yourself a Lloyds business current account first.
Once that's out of the way, you can either apply online or give Lloyds a call. The online form should take around 10 minutes to fill in.
You should be prepared to give detailed information about your business – among other things, it's a good idea to have your business address, bank details and annual turnover at hand. You'll also need the details of the cardholders, such as their date of birth, mother's maiden name, contact number and three years of address history.
If you've held a Lloyds business account for less than four months, you may be asked for extra documents, such as copies of old bank statements.
If you’re thinking about getting a business credit card and aren’t sure which one to pick, take a look at our business credit card comparison page.
Frequently asked questions
What credit limit will I get with the Lloyds Bank Business Credit Card?
If Lloyds Bank offers you this deal, it will specify a tailored credit limit based on Lloyds Bank's assessment of your situation and your business. The minimum limit offered on the card is £1,000, while the maximum is £25,000. Once you've had the card for a while and shown Lloyds Bank you're reliable, you may wish to apply for a credit limit increase.
Can I withdraw cash using the Lloyds Bank Business Credit Card?
Although it's possible, withdrawing cash from a credit card account is generally not a good idea, as "cash-like transactions" (such as withdrawing cash at an ATM, getting cashback at the till, spending at a casino or buying currency) often incur steep fees and/or higher rates of interest.
The cash advance fee on the Lloyds Bank Business Credit Card is 2.5% (min. £2.5). For example, if you withdraw £50, you'll incur a fee of £2.50. Withdraw £250 and you'll incur a fee of £6.25.
The interest rate on this part of your balance will be 16.3% (chargeable from the day of the transaction – the card's usual "up to 56 days interest-free" grace period won't apply).
How much does it cost to use the Lloyds Bank Business Credit Card abroad?
Non-sterling transactions are subject to a 2.95% charge. For example, if you spend 200 euros (£168.44), it'll cost you around £4.97 in fees.
Can I get additional Lloyds Bank Business Credit Cards for my team?
Yes, you can request up to 25 more. Each card comes with an additional account fee of £32. Plus, with additional cards, you could earn cashback at a faster rate.
Finder business card ratings
Finder scores, in blue, are based on our expert analysis. We also show reviews from users, where we've received more than 10, with a score in yellow. We gather more reviews from customers every year in Finder's customer satisfaction survey.
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