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RBS Business Plus Credit Card review 2020
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RBS Business Bank Account holders can enjoy cashback on day-to-day spending and benefit from no foreign transaction fees on purchases abroad.
Finder rating: ★★★★★
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 14.816% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £70 per annum, your representative rate is 29% APR (variable).
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Balance transfer fee
29%
Representative APR
0%
Foreign transaction charge
£70
Yearly account fee
Details
| Issuer | Royal Bank of Scotland |
|---|---|
| Network | Mastercard |
| Annual/monthly fees | £70 per annum |
| Balance transfers | 14.816% |
| Balance transfer fee | 0% |
| Purchases | 14.816% |
| Purchases interest-free period | Up to 56 days |
| Cash advances | 14.816% |
| Min credit limit | £500 |
| Max credit limit | Not specified |
| Incentive | 0.5% after £1 of yearly spend. Maximum of £400 cashback paid per month. Cashback paid Monthly into Card Account. 2% cashback on eligible trade and business supplies, 1% cashback on eligible fuel and hotel accommodation and 0.5% cashback on all other business spending. Max £400 per annum. |
| Cashback details | 0.5% after £1 of yearly spend. Maximum of £400 cashback paid per month. Cashback paid Monthly into Card Account. 2% cashback on eligible trade and business supplies, 1% cashback on eligible fuel and hotel accommodation and 0.5% cashback on all other business spending. Max £400 per annum. |
Expert review
Review by
Chris Lilly
chris.lilly@finder.comChris Lilly is a publisher at finder.com. He's a specialist in credit-based products including business and personal loans, mortgages and credit cards, and is passionate about helping UK consumers make informed decisions about their borrowing. In his spare time Chris likes forcing his kids to exercise more.
Expert review
If you already use Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Business Banking (or are interested in switching), then this card could help your company manage an irregular cash flow while offering some appealing perks.
In return for a fee of £70 per annum (per cardholder), you’ll enjoy 0% fees on non-sterling transactions, cashback on everything you buy (see table below) plus a well-below-average standard rate of 14.816%. So if you’re currently paying more elsewhere, you could take advantage of the balance transfer facility (no 0% offers here, sadly) to save on the interest you’re paying each month.
Provided you clear your balance in full each month, you’ll benefit from up to 56 days of 0% interest on your purchases each billing cycle (this doesn’t apply to cash advances). If you don’t clear your balance in full – say if you only make the minimum required payment – you’ll be charged interest on each transaction from the day on which it occurred.
All in all, this card is a nice option if you’re planning to use it constantly, both in the UK and abroad. If you do, the cashback and the lack of foreign transaction fees will make the annual fee well worth it.
RBS business business credit cards are issued on the Mastercard network, so you can use them at more than 35 million merchants and ATMs worldwide.
How does this deal compare with other business cards?
Table: sorted by interest rate on purchases.
Repayment options
When it comes to repayments, you can make manual repayments online or over the phone (0345 307 0900), or alternatively set up a direct debit. A direct debit is a great idea because it protects you from forgetting to make a repayment and either damaging your credit score, getting hit with a penalty fee or losing any promotional rates as a result. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Am I eligible?
Interested? Before going any further, check you meet the following requirements:
- Your business will need to be registered in the UK and have an annual turnover below £6m.
- You’ll need to already hold a business current account with RBS (in the same legal entity name).
- You’ll need to be a director of the business, aged over 18 and resident in the UK and not have been declared bankrupt or received a County Court Judgement (CCJ) or Court Decree.
Applying for the RBS Business Plus Credit Card
If you’ve compared cards and want to apply, you can download an application form from the RBS site. You’ll then need to submit the form in one of the following ways:
- Scan and email the form
- Post the form to RBS
- Drop the form in at a branch
To help speed up your application, it’s a good idea to have a few key details to hand. You’ll need your business address, trading address (and registered address if different), and company number if you have one. You’ll also be asked for financial information such as your business turnover, net profit before tax and bank details. Finally, RBS will need details of each business partner/owner, including their date of birth and their UK residential address history for the past three years.
If you want to transfer a balance, you’ll need to phone the RBS business team (0345 307 0900).