Aiming to maximise efficiency with the automation of manual processes and integration of its new corporate charge card, Payhawk has joined the business credit card scene.
Earn 1.5p
per £1 spent
| Issuer | Payrnet |
|---|---|
| Network | Visa |
| Annual/monthly fees | Subject to subscription |
| Balance transfers | 0% |
| Purchases | 0% |
| Minimum credit limit | £0 |
| Maximum credit limit | Subject to status: £250,000 |
| Additional cards available | Once approved, you can issue both virtual and physical Team Cards to your team |
| Incentive | Earn up to 1.5% cashback on all eligible card spend up to the amount of your subscription. |
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The Payhawk Corporate Visa card comes in a number of forms – debit card or credit card, virtual or physical – so you’ll be able to decide what works best for your business. The credit card works in a similar way to a charge card, which means you’ll need to pay off the balance in full each month to avoid paying a late payment charge.
Cards can be sent to employees around the globe, and they will be able to spend in both EUR and GBP without incurring any foreign transaction fees. But where Payhawk really stands out is its ability to set up approval flows. Employees have the option to request funds to be added to their cards and businesses can set an automatically-approved top-up limit, plus a separate limit for payments to be approved by other members of staff.
However, its rewards programme is a little disappointing. Up to 1.5% cashback can be earned on card spending but only for those businesses who have agreed to a yearly contract and even then, cashback is capped at the monthly subscription amount.
Before deciding whether a Payhawk corporate card is right for you and your business, you’ll need to do some careful research and make sure you understand exactly what you’re applying for.
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).
Founded in 2018, Payhawk is spending software that helps businesses manage and automate expenses and payments. It offers one single platform for card payments, invoices, reimbursement, expense management and bookkeeping. It works for businesses across the globe.
Payhawk offers both corporate Visa debit cards and Visa credit cards (although technically a charge card), and you’ll be able to choose from virtual and physical cards. Depending on your business’s financial circumstances, you’ll be able to get a credit limit of up to £250,000. No interest is charged on card payments made in full and on time – otherwise, a late payment fee will apply to the outstanding balance. This is currently at a rate of 4% per year above the Bank of England base rate. If the credit is not paid by the eighth calendar day of the next month, your Payhawk services will be suspended until all credit is paid back.
Payhawk Visa cards can be sent to employees anywhere in the world, and they can use them across the globe. You’ll be able to set spend limits for both individual and team cards and decide whether they can make ATM withdrawals. You’ll be able to use the cards alongside Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Note that when you sign up to the full Payhawk package, there are 3 account levels, all with a monthly fee.
The key features of the Payhawk cards are outlined below:
You can apply for a Payhawk card online and you will need to provide the following details:
You will also need to provide ID verification and proof of address. Once you’ve provided all of the necessary details, your account will be up and running the same day.
Payhawk scores highly on review site Trustpilot, with 4.6 stars out of 5, giving it an “excellent” rating (updated November 2022).
Positive comments focus on the ease of use and the ability to track payments and expenses as well as great customer service. However, a few reviewers have commented on the high fees and poor functionality.
If you’re not sure whether the Payhawk card is right for you, there are a number of alternatives to explore. For example, the Jeeves Corporate card charges no monthly fees, and you’ll be able to earn cashback every time you spend. As it’s a charge card, you must pay back your balance in full each month. You can read the full review here.
Another option is the Capital on Tap business Visa card. This offers credit facilities of up to £250,000, the opportunity to earn cashback or Avios and no fees on foreign transactions. Find out more in our Capital on Tap business credit card review.
If you’re looking for a more streamlined spending platform for your business, Payhawk is certainly worth a look. The Payhawk card gives you the flexibility of setting spend limits and approval flows to help you keep on top of employee expenses and gain complete control and transparency over your spending. However, as with any financial product, make sure you’ve compared what else is out there before making any firm decisions.
Approval for any credit card will depend 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.
