{"id":353227,"date":"2021-10-29T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/?p=353227"},"modified":"2022-04-18T13:30:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T19:30:34","slug":"how-to-qualify-for-a-business-credit-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/education\/how-to-qualify-for-a-business-credit-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to qualify for a business credit card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-qualify-for-a-business-credit-card_feature-image-600x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-360181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-qualify-for-a-business-credit-card_feature-image-600x200.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-qualify-for-a-business-credit-card_feature-image-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-qualify-for-a-business-credit-card_feature-image-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-qualify-for-a-business-credit-card_feature-image-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-qualify-for-a-business-credit-card_feature-image-450x150.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-qualify-for-a-business-credit-card_feature-image-900x300.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-qualify-for-a-business-credit-card_feature-image-1400x467.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-qualify-for-a-business-credit-card_feature-image.jpg 1590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Disclosure regarding our editorial content standards<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have an established business or are just in the planning stages, you can benefit from understanding how to qualify for a business credit card. Getting a business card is an important part of separating your personal spending from business expenses. As your business grows, a business credit card enables you to build your company\u2019s credit and empower your employees to make purchases on the company\u2019s behalf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, qualifying for a business credit card is fairly straightforward, involving just a few steps and key decisions. At the end of this process is an important financial piece of your growing business: a business card tailored to business finances. Business cards also frequently have great perks and rewards, making them both practical and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to determine whether a business credit card is right for you, what you\u2019ll need to qualify and how to apply for a card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-you-need-a-business-credit-card\">Do you need a business credit card?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a business\u2014even a small business or one where you\u2019re the only employee\u2014you should probably get a business credit card. Regardless of your current approach to business finances, getting a business card has a few key advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>You can start building your business credit. <\/strong>After opening a business card, your business will have its own credit file. Responsibly using credit will make it possible to access more money through loans as you grow your business.<\/li><li><strong>You can access capital now. <\/strong>Business loans are not always easy to procure, especially as a new business, so a credit card tailored to small businesses can often fill an important role in expanding early on.<\/li><li><strong>You can separate your personal money from business money. <\/strong>While many sole proprietors and small business owners use their personal bank accounts and credit cards to get their businesses off the ground, this is rarely advisable. Keeping your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/credit-101\/best-personal-finance-blogs\/\" target=\"_blank\">personal finances<\/a> separate has many benefits, like making taxes easier to calculate and protecting your personal assets from being used to pay your business debts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, anyone with a business should strongly consider getting a business credit card. These cards offer many advantages for business owners, including working capital for a business and distance between personal and business funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, getting a card has relatively few requirements\u2014most of which you\u2019ve probably already covered in the process of getting your business off the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-business-credit-card-requirements\">Business credit card requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying for a business credit card, you\u2019ll want to make sure you meet the requirements. The following information is common for most business credit cards, so make sure you have it on hand before starting your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/business-credit-card-requirements-418x400.png\" alt=\"Business credit card requirements \" class=\"wp-image-360183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/business-credit-card-requirements-418x400.png 418w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/business-credit-card-requirements-300x287.png 300w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/business-credit-card-requirements-768x736.png 768w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/business-credit-card-requirements-450x431.png 450w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/business-credit-card-requirements-600x575.png 600w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/business-credit-card-requirements-900x862.png 900w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/business-credit-card-requirements-1400x1341.png 1400w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/business-credit-card-requirements.png 1501w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A bank or other financial institution offering a business credit card will likely ask for some or all of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Your name, address and Social Security number. <\/strong>Although your business will have its own credit file, your personal credit score is an important factor in whether you\u2019ll be able to qualify for a business credit card.<\/li><li><strong>Your business name and contact information. <\/strong>Your business\u2019s basic contact information\u2014like name, address and phone number\u2014will be required on an application. If you are self-employed and work from home, you may simply list your own name and address.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Industry and legal structure. <\/strong>The application is likely to ask what industry your business operates in as well as what type of entity it is. For example, you may have an LLC, nonprofit or sole proprietorship.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Employer identification number (EIN) or Federal Tax ID<\/strong>. Your business will have its own number assigned by the IRS, but if you don\u2019t have an EIN, you can substitute your own Social Security number.<\/li><li><strong>Estimated spending and personal income. <\/strong>Finally, the card issuer will want to know about your income as well as how much you plan to spend for business expenses. Especially for new business owners, a bank or other financial institution will want to make sure you\u2019ll be able to manage your personal finances and business finances with your current capital.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have all of that information prepared, you\u2019re ready to apply for a business credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply-for-a-business-credit-card-in-4-steps\">How to apply for a business credit card in 4 steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of applying for a business credit card takes just a few steps\u2014checking your credit score, finding a suitable card, filling out an application and getting approved. Read on to learn how easy it is to get a card for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-apply-for-a-business-credit-card-steps-340x400.png\" alt=\"How to apply for a business credit card in 4 steps \" class=\"wp-image-360185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-apply-for-a-business-credit-card-steps-340x400.png 340w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-apply-for-a-business-credit-card-steps-255x300.png 255w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-apply-for-a-business-credit-card-steps-768x904.png 768w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-apply-for-a-business-credit-card-steps-1305x1536.png 1305w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-apply-for-a-business-credit-card-steps-450x530.png 450w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-apply-for-a-business-credit-card-steps-600x706.png 600w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-apply-for-a-business-credit-card-steps-900x1059.png 900w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-apply-for-a-business-credit-card-steps-1400x1648.png 1400w, https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-apply-for-a-business-credit-card-steps.png 1501w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep these four easy steps in mind as you work toward your business\u2019s first credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-check-your-credit-score\">Step 1: Check your credit score<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before searching for the right card, you\u2019ll want to know your personal credit score. Even though your business will have its own credit file, getting a business credit card depends significantly on your own credit history. You can often get a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/credit-score\/are-all-free-credit-scores-created-equal\/\" target=\"_blank\">free credit score<\/a> through your bank or current credit card issuer.<br>If you suspect or know that your credit score is not high enough to qualify for a business credit card, you may want to consider reviewing your credit report with the help of a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">credit repair company<\/a>, which can help you dispute inaccurate items and make a plan to improve your score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F-q6fV4bOOE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-find-the-right-credit-card-for-your-business\">Step 2: Find the right credit card for your business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a high enough score to qualify for a card, you\u2019ll want to start considering which business credit card best suits your needs. Take the following factors into account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>APR and annual fees. <\/strong>The interest rates and annual fees vary between cards. You may be able to find a card with a promotional APR that enables you to borrow money without interest for a period of time, but you\u2019ll want to make sure you can pay off your balance before the true interest rate takes effect.<\/li><li><strong>Foreign transaction fees. <\/strong>If your business operates in several countries or currencies, a card that waives foreign transaction fees could be useful.<\/li><li><strong>Rewards and bonuses. <\/strong>Many cards have ongoing perks as well as introductory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/credit-card\/how-does-card-cash-back-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bonuses<\/a> that could make them appealing depending on your business\u2019s particular spending patterns.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your credit score doesn\u2019t enable you to qualify for a traditional business credit card, there are secured business credit cards that can help you further establish your business\u2019s credit before reapplying. These cards work similarly to other secured credit cards, which require a deposit equal to the card\u2019s credit limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-fill-out-the-application\">Step 3: Fill out the application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most credit card applications are now online, though you may also fill out a paper application at a bank branch\u2014especially if you\u2019re getting a business credit card through the same bank that your business already uses for other financial services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When filling out the application, make sure you\u2019re both careful and truthful. Any errors in your tax information could leave your application incomplete. Additionally, mischaracterizing your business\u2019s revenue or spending could lead to serious problems down the road, so you\u2019ll want to report your financial information accurately while applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-wait-for-approval-or-ask-for-reconsideration\">Step 4: Wait for approval (or ask for reconsideration)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final step to getting your business credit card is to wait for your application to be reviewed\u2014which can take anywhere from a few moments to a few weeks, in most cases. If your application is denied for any reason, it\u2019s best to ask the card issuer why, as this can help you make adjustments <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/credit-101\/when-can-i-apply-for-another-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">before your next application<\/a>. Furthermore, some financial institutions have reconsideration lines, which you can call to offer additional information that may lead to approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your application is approved, you\u2019re ready to activate and start using your card for business expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-a-business-credit-card-affect-your-personal-credit\">Will a business credit card affect your personal credit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, your business credit card will affect your personal credit score\u2014though if you use your card responsibly, the net effect is usually positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your business card can affect your personal credit in a few ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Your business credit card application may lead to a hard inquiry on your credit report. <\/strong>Since your personal credit history is used to apply for a business card, you may see a temporary drop in your score from the credit pull.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Your business credit activity may show up on your personal credit report. <\/strong>Depending on the structure of your business and your arrangement with the card issuer, you may see credit activity\u2014both positive and negative\u2014from your business on your own credit report.<\/li><li><strong>Your card issuer may require a \u201cpersonal guarantee.\u201d <\/strong>Most business credit cards require you to sign a personal guarantee that holds you liable if your business is unable to pay its debts. Any negative items resulting from these debts could have an effect on your personal credit.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A business credit card is an excellent financial move for most businesses, and the application process is very straightforward. That said, many people are unaware that their personal credit is an important factor in getting a business card\u2014and that their business card could affect their credit in turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure you have a grasp on your credit before applying for a business credit card, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/fix-my-credit\" target=\"_blank\">reach out to the team at CreditRepair.com<\/a> for help with reviewing your report and filing disputes with the credit bureaus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/914CVhwqMcI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creditrepair.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Note: <\/a> The information provided on CreditRepair.com does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice; instead, it is for general informational purposes only. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you have an established business or are just in the planning stages, you can benefit from understanding how to qualify for a business credit card. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":360182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3133],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v17.5 (Yoast SEO v18.5.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to qualify for a business credit card | CreditRepair.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have a business or are starting one, you\u2019ll want to learn how to qualify for a business credit card. 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