italymanru asked:


I was applying for cards and to be honest I don’t even remember filling out the application for this account. But I received a Chase business account card and approved for $10,000 on it. I activated it and have been using it since. My question is, does it matter that I do not have a business and only using it as a personal account? Am I going to be assumed to report a business during tax season? I got this card but I can’t even get a capitol one card. Someone please help me out here. Thanks!

Jessica

DMG asked:


I recently submitted an application for a business credit card merchant account. It is an existing business with an existing merchant account with another company. This new provider wants me to give them my social security number even though the company has its own EIN/tax ID. Why would they want my social? Does this open me up to financial liabilities of the company? I know if they hard pull my credit information, this has a negative impact on my personal credit rating. The other option is to jump through hoops of sending several years tax returns and months of bank statements. What is the best course of action?
We have been in business for almost 7 years so it is not from lack of history.
This is not for a business credit card, it is for a merchant account to process credit cards.

Clifford

ricky_72749 asked:


Someone referred me to “OPEN Business Network” by American Express, where I wanted to apply for my first business credit card.
The Application was successful, but now in the mail when I got the Gold card, it does not have any ’spending limit’ and it turned out to be a Charge card and if I decide to activate, I have to pay US$125 per year. Amex Rep says that I can use the card for even 10,000 purchase, but I have to pay the FULL amount back within month.
Which means, I cannot pay minimum etc, like traditional credit cards. My question is that how does this kind of charge cards helps small businesses and for what reason one will go for a charge card with no spending limit, but yet so many restrictions.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,

Ricky

Norma

Shyr Miles asked:


If you’re planning on getting a credit card, are you apprehensive because you are worried you will be approved or rejected? Here are a few words of advice to ease your worries.

Make sure you are aware of your credit score. You can get a copy and check if all the data and charges on your report are all correct. If it is precise but you become aware that you have a low credit score, it is time to start a make over on your credit.

Be an on time payer. It is best to improve your credit score because every business credit card application requires you to have a good credit score. After you receive your statement of account, make it a point to settle all your bills and submit your payments on time. One should not miss or delay on your payment because you aim to improve your score.

It is also a sound idea to keep your old credit cards. Although it is not active and you want to close them because of their high cost and interest, it is best to keep them because they play a significant role in your credit card history. Closing down your old credit cards would be like deleting your previous parts of your credit history. So keep them but you don’t have to use them.

If you can, it is best to focus on repaying all your balances with all your creditors in full. In a way, you are pushing a boost to your credit score.

If you have a credit limit of $20,000, an ideal consumption of your credit limit would amount to only $8,000. That is only 40% of the actual credit limit. Going beyond 40% o



Sarah

Uma A Ilango asked:


WHAT IS INVOLVED IN A BUSINESS CREDIT CARD APPLICATION?

A business credit card may save you money, make bookkeeping easier and increase your company’s credibility. The first step to applying for a business credit card is to do an extensive research on the various business credit card offers in the market. Only after you have compared the perks, rates, customer service, terms and solutions thoroughly, should you embark on applying for the best business credit card that suits your business needs.

Gone are the days of messy paperwork involving application forms and supporting documents as well as weeks of waiting for a response. Now you can start the process in the comfort of your home. Most websites that allow you to compare business credit cards come with the additional option of applying online. There are usually two main components to a business credit card application form. In one component, you are required to provide information about your business. In the other one, you have to provide your personal information. If your business is new, the business credit card would probably be issued based on your personal credit history.

Other than the two components, you may find sections that provide you with options to select credit cards for your employees and for your certified consumers. You may even be allowed to do balance transfers. Once you are sure that have filled out all the details accurately, you can submit the application form online. Once your application form has been submitted, you’ll receive the response online almost immediately in most cases. If your business credit card application has been approved, you will receive the credit card in your mail within 2 weeks.

Regardless of the institution that you are applying for your business credit card from, the procedures are more or less the same. It is almost effortless, quick and needs general details. However, be sure to check on the reliability and security features of the website before providing your details.



Amanda