If approved, you could earn cashback on all your business expenses with interest-free credit, as long as you repay your debts in full and on time.
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Account fee
| Annual/monthly fees | £0 |
|---|---|
| Purchases | N/A (this product is a charge card). |
| Maximum credit limit | Subject to status |
| Incentive | 1% cashback on business purchases |
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Emily Herring is a Publishing Executive at Finder specialising in credit-based products including credit cards and business and personal loans. Emily has a Masters in Creative Writing & Publishing and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Media.
From what we know so far, the Funding Circle charge card looks like it could be a strong contender, if executed correctly. Offering cashback and fee free spending, the business card could become an asset for SMEs looking to manage their business expenditure.
However, unless you repay your balance in full and on time, you could be charged with a hefty 3% flat fee. And, as the details on this card are being kept a closely guarded secret, we can only comment on what we know. So when is this new charge card joining the market? You will have to join the waiting list and wait for Funding Circle to release some more info.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 34.3% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 34.3% APR (variable).
Co-founded in 2010 by James Meekings, Andrew Mullinger and Desai, Funding Circle is a well-known global business loans provider.
Historically, Funding Circle was one of the largest peer-to-peer (P2P) business loans providers. However, earlier this year the P2P lender announced that it will be dismissing this service after a 2 year hiatus during the pandemic.
It now looks like this lending giant is branching out into the world of business cards, with its new charge card and “FlexiPay” line of credit, due to launch at the end of 2022.
Although the details are yet to be shared, the Funding Circle Business charge card will allow SMEs one month of “free credit”, as long as you settle the balance in full and on time each month, whilst earning 1% cashback on business card spend. The card comes with no annual or set up fees and 3% interest if you opt to repay your debts in 3 equal monthly instalments.
If your application is successful, you will receive a line of credit subject to status. Each month, you will be able to spend up to your set credit limit without paying any interest (as long as you repay your debts in full and on time).
However, if your business feels as if it needs an extra helping hand, although not advised, there is an option to repay the card in 3 equal monthly payments at a fixed rate of 3%.
It is yet to be determined if choosing the option to repay in monthly installments will have an impact on your ability to earn cashback. But, Funding Circle has stated that every time you use your card on business expenses, you will receive 1% cashback.
You can register your interest in the Funding Circle charge card and join the waiting list straight through the Funding Circle website.
To join the waiting list, you will need to provide:
The application process will only take a few minutes and you will be notified once the charge card has launched and you can apply.
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.
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