What is a business credit card?

A business credit card is issued to a business rather than an individual, to separate business spending from personal finances. It helps manage cash flow, track expenses cleanly for accounting, and can earn rewards on business purchases. Eligibility usually requires an ABN and basic business details.

Expense management and multiple cards

A key benefit is control: many business cards let you issue additional cards to staff with individual limits, and integrate with accounting software for clean reconciliation. That visibility over who spent what, plus clear records at tax time, is often worth as much as any rewards.

Rewards and cash flow for business

Business cards can earn points on the everyday spending a business already does, and the interest-free period helps smooth cash flow between paying suppliers and getting paid. As with any card, rewards only stack up if the balance is cleared. Otherwise interest outweighs the benefit.

How business credit cards compare

The annual fee (per card and total), the rewards earn rate, expense and accounting features, and the interest-free days are the figures that separate them. Cards can be compared side by side, and for surplus cash there are business savings accounts and the credit cards hub.