Business Credit Card

A business credit card is a specialised credit card designed for use by businesses, rather than individual consumers. These cards offer a range of features and benefits that are tailored to the needs of businesses. These include: 

• Higher credit limits

• Expense tracking tools

• Specialised rewards programs 

Business credit cards can also provide you with a means to separate your personal and business expenses, making it easier to track expenses and manage cash flow. Additionally, many business credit cards offer perks like travel insurance, purchase protection, and extended warranties that can be valuable for businesses.

Some of the Best Business Credit Cards

Here is a list of 5 business credit cards that can assist you in selecting the most suitable card based on your needs:

Disclaimer: Above-mentioned fees and features are subject to change at the lender’s discretion.

Eligibility Criteria

The business credit card eligibility criteria can vary from one lender to another. However, you must fulfil the following generic eligibility criteria to get a business credit card:

• Nationality: You must be a resident of India.

• Age: Your age must be between 21 and 70 years.

• Employment Status: You must either be a self-employed individual, a proprietor, or a partner in a firm.

Note: Salaried individuals are also eligible to use business credit cards, provided their employers give them one. To be precise, salaried employees cannot apply for a business credit card on their own.

Documents Required

You must provide the following list of credit card documents when applying for a business credit card:

• Identity Proof: Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter’s ID card, any government-issued employee ID card

• Address Proof: Passport, driving licence, telephone/electricity bill, Aadhaar card

• Income Proof:

• For salaried Individuals: Latest bank statements, salary slip for the last 3 months

• For Self-employed/Business Owners: ITR for the last 2 years, business-related financial documents, business continuity proof, etc.

Note: The document list is indicative. The lending institution may ask you to submit additional documents if required.

How to Apply for Business Credit Card

You have the option to apply for a credit card specifically designed for your business through both online and offline channels.

1. Steps to Apply for a Business Credit Card Online

To get a business credit card, apply online by visiting the official website of any business credit card-issuing company of your preference. 

Follow the steps mentioned below to complete the application process:

• Step 1: Visit the lender’s official website.

• Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Business Credit Card’ section.

• Step 3: Compare the top business credit cards available on the website.

• Step 4: Choose the right business credit card that suits your needs.

• Step 5: Fill out the application form and submit it along with other documents (see below) to apply for a business credit card online.

• Step 6: A bank representative can also guide you through the process of filling up the application form as well as collect the documents from your residence

• Step7: Finally, the bank will verify all the information and, once convinced, will issue the credit card to the applicant

2. Steps to Apply for a Business Credit Card Offline

You can also apply for a business credit card offline. Here’s how you can go about it:

• Step 1: Head to the nearest bank branch and ask for detailed information on the card of your choice

• Step 2: As per your requirements and eligibility criteria, the bank representative will share information on the relevant cards

• Step 3: Next, the representative will guide you through filling up the application form

• Step 4: You will have to submit some documents like proof of identity, proof of residence, proof of income, and a passport size photograph.

• Step 5: Finally, the bank will verify all the information and, once satisfied, will issue the credit card to the applicant

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