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Go Direct Personal Finance News  2009

Business charge cards, what’s on offer ?

In a difficult economic climate, it’s never been as important for businesses to keep a handle on expenses.

Managing everyday expenses is an important part of a healthy business, so is cost reduction.

Recent research by Business Moneyfacts has revealed that in the past five years charge card fees have risen on average by 54%, cash withdrawal charges have also risen over this period.

 

Costs

Number of cards offering incentives

 

Average yearly fee

Average cash w/d fee

Savings on travel

Savings on hotels

Savings on car hire

Travel delay cover

Total charge cards

Today

£63

2.69%

10

13

11

20

34

1 Year Ago

£51

2.64%

7

10

9

17

31

3 Years Ago

£50

2.57%

7

11

10

17

31

5 Years Ago

£41

2.42%

10

14

13

18

33

Rachel Springall, spokesperson for Business Moneyfacts, said:

“Charge card flexibility is key to a business, so is the cost.

“Card fees can be as high as £300 a year, depending on desirable benefits and discounts.

“Businesses may be surprised at some of the savings they can achieve, so it’s important they look at all the areas a charge card can cover.

“While the majority of charge cards available on the market today offer some useful incentives, businesses need to decide whether they can justify the expense of a yearly fee in return.”

Business charge card selection

 

Yearly fee

Cash w/d fee

Savings on travel

Savings on hotels

Reward scheme

Travel delay cover

American Express Gold Business (Amex)

£95

3.00%

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Barclaycard Corporate Gold Charge (Visa)

£32

3.00%

No

No

No

Yes

*Lloyds TSB Business Charge Card (Visa)

£32

2.50%

No

No

No

No

*The Co-operative Bank Business Charge Card (Visa)

£24

2.00%

No

No

No

No

Business turnover limits apply to all cards listed, foreign charges and interest can apply on top of yearly fee. *Account required with issuer to obtain card.

 

Moneyfacts Group
Moneyfacts is the UK’s leading independent provider of personal financial information and our data is used and trusted throughout the financial industry.

 

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