Absa Business Credit Card

Introduction

Operating a business requires a lot of capital which needs to be accessed easily and quickly. Most business owners leverage their cash flow or their own income, but some have a business credit card. This is called a revolving credit facility.

What is a Revolving Credit Facility?

Revolving credit facilities provide SMEs with flexible, pre-approved lines of credit. Businesses can continuously draw, repay, and reuse funds up to a set limit without reapplying. Interest is only charged on the portion used, making it an ideal tool for managing payroll, inventory, and unpredictable cash flow gaps.

There are many banks and alternative financers who provide revolving credit facilities. One of the most trusted options is Absa’s Business credit card.

What is Absa Business Credit Card?

Absa Business Credit Card offers a revolving credit facility which means you can withdraw money and repay. This is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that want to manage everyday banking expenses and improve cash flow.

What does Absa Offer SMEs?

One of the benefits of this credit card is that there are zero fees when you use your card on point-of-sale (POS) purchases, automatic travel insurance, access to the Bidvest lounge and receive a 15% discount on lounge access charges at Premier lounges. Additionally, it can be linked to fuel cards and be used to pa for fuel, oil and other vehicle-related expenses.

Main Features

Flexible Repayment: With Absa, you pay as little as 3% of the outstanding balance monthly.

Interest-Free Days: The business revolving credit card has up to 55 days interest-free on point-of-sale (POS) purchases, provided the full statement balance is paid.

Zero Transaction: No transactional fees applied when swiping at point-of-sale.

Travel Benefits: The card includes automatic travel insurance (when flight tickets are purchased on the card). Visa Commercial cardholders also receive 15% off at Bidvest Premier Lounges and preferential rates at Elite Car Parks.

Expense Management: The credit facility consolidates all business expenses into detailed monthly statements. Users can also link Garage Cards to easily track vehicle-related costs such as fuel and oil.

Rewards: You can earn cash back through Absa Rewards, including bonus percentages when signing up for automated credit limit increases.

Pricing

There are two credit card options for SMEs from Absa.

Business Revolve Credit Card – R40 monthly account fee and pay as you transact account.

Business Credit Card – R40 monthly account fee and pay as you transact account.

Fees: Once approved, costs include:

  • Once off initiation fee – R300
  • Monthly service fees – R35,50
  • Garage Card – is sold separately but can be linked to the Business Card; annually it costs R305.
  • Lost card administration fee – R140

Interest rate: You are advised to ask your personal banker about this.

Other: The following are sold separately and can be paid annually: Purchase Card (R381), Virtual Pay (R820), Aviation Card (R329), and a Travel Lodge Card (R632).

Pros and Cons

Pros

Interest only on amount used
Comprehensive rewards for travel and fuel
Low, fixed monthly fees

Cons

Potential fees
Debt trap
FAQs

You’ll typically need your South African ID, business registration documents, and recent financial statements. Absa may request additional documentation depending on your business profile.

Approval times can vary depending on your circumstances. Generally, it can take anywhere from a few business days to a week for a decision.

While Absa prioritises established businesses, they may consider applications from newer businesses with strong financial projections and a solid business plan.

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