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Travis Perkins Trade Credit Card review
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The Travis Perkins Trade Credit Card has been discontinued and is no longer available. However, this information has been kept for historical purposes. You can use this page to compare similar cards from other issuers.
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Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 24.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 24.9% APR (variable).
24.9%
Representative APR
£0
Account fee
3 months
0% interest on purchases
Up to 56 days
Interest-free each billing period
Details
| Issuer | Barclaycard Business |
|---|---|
| Network | Mastercard |
| Annual/monthly fees | £0 |
| Purchases | 0% for 3 months reverting to 24.9% |
| Purchases interest-free period | Up to 56 days |
| Cash advances | 27.9% |
| Min credit limit | £1,000 |
| Max credit limit | Subject to status: £25,000 |
| Incentive | 0% for 60 days on purchases made at Travis Perkins and participating group companies. |
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
The Travis Perkins Trade Credit Card comes with no annual fee attached and an introductory 0% for 3 months reverting to 24.9% rate on purchases.
Provided you don’t carry a balance from month to month, you’ll also enjoy up to 56 days of 0% interest on your purchases each billing cycle. When you shop at participating Travis Perkins Group companies, the interest-free period can be almost doubled. All in all, if you keep up with your monthly payments, this card will be 100% for free, which is comparatively uncommon for a business card.
Powered by Barclaycards, Travis Perkins Trade Credit Card also comes with Barclays’ Business Rewards that include a series of discounts at hotels, car rentals and car insurance with Barclays’ partners.
You can use this card anywhere Mastercard commercial cards are accepted.
The Travis Perkins Trade Credit Card is issued on the Mastercard network so it's accepted at nearly 53 million merchants across more than 210 countries and territories.
Pros and cons
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 Barclaycard Business
- Three months to spread the cost of purchases
- No annual fee
Cons
- Applicants with low credit scores are unlikely to be eligible
Repayment options
When it comes to repayments, you can make manual repayments online or over the phone (0808 256 6909), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
How to apply for the Travis Perkins Trade Credit Card
Sorry – Barclaycard Business is no longer accepting applications for this card. However you may wish to consider one of the alternatives listed above.
Frequently asked questions
What credit limit will I get with the Travis Perkins Trade Credit Card?
If Barclaycard Business is able to offer you this deal, the offer will specify a personalised credit limit based on Barclaycard Business's assessment of your situation. 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 Barclaycard Business that you're reliable, you may wish to apply for a credit limit increase.
Can I withdraw cash using the Travis Perkins Trade Credit Card?
Although it's possible, withdrawing cash from a credit card account is generally not a good idea, as "cash-like transactions" (withdrawing cash at an ATM, getting cashback at the till, spending at a casino, buying currency, etc.) often incur steep fees and/or higher rates of interest.
The cash advance fee on the Travis Perkins Trade Credit Card is 3% (min. £3). For example, if you withdraw £50, you'll incur a fee of £3.00. Withdraw £250, and you'll incur a fee of £7.50.
The interest rate on this part of your balance will be 27.9%, which is 12% more than the standard purchases rate (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 Travis Perkins Trade Credit Card abroad?
Non-sterling transactions are subject to a 2.99% charge. For example, if you spend 200 euros (£172.27), it'll cost you around £5.15.
What is the minimum payment on the Travis Perkins Trade Credit Card?
Each month you must pay at least 1% of your balance at that point or £5.00 – whichever of the two figures is greater. So if you had, say, £450.00 outstanding, you'd pay £5.00, and if you had £2,000.00 outstanding, you'd pay £20.00.
Paying only the minimum required amount each month is generally not advisable as it tends to be a very expensive way to borrow money which can lead to persistent debt.
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