Your free business.com+ membership unlocks exclusive tech deals and advisor support
Join Free
BDC Hamburger Icon

Menu

Close
BDC Logo with Name
Search Icon
Search Icon

Credit Cards

Credit can be an important part of building your business. These resources can help you find the business credit cards and lines of credit to grow your operation, as well as supply the knowledge you need to deftly manage your business credit.

Article
There’s a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | September 23, 2026
Many businesses are adding the cost of payment processing to customers' purchases. Learn the pros and cons of this tactic and some alternatives.
person signing a contract
Article
How to Separate Personal and Business Credit
By Adam Uzialko | September 15, 2026
Follow these steps to separate your personal and business finances, establish business credit and strengthen your company's financial foundation.
credit card machine
Article
How to Manage Multiple Business Credit Cards
By Adam Uzialko | September 14, 2026
Discover the benefits and risks of carrying multiple business credit cards, along with practical tips for managing payments, expenses and rewards.
Man in a suit writing on paper
Article
How to Apply for a Business Credit Card
By Dock David Treece | September 14, 2026
Business credit cards can streamline your purchasing process and help open the door to future funding. This guide covers what you need to know.
Article
Should You Use a Business Credit or Debit Card?
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 10, 2026
Whether you should use a business credit card or a business debit card depends on a few factors. Here's what you need to know about these types of payment cards and how they differ.
Article
How to Apply for a Business Credit Card if You Have Bad Credit
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 10, 2026
You may encounter challenges, but you still have options with less-than-stellar credit.
woman at laptop
Article
How to Optimize Rewards Across Multiple Business Credit Cards
By Adam Uzialko | September 10, 2026
Learn how to build a business credit card strategy that maximizes rewards, reduces costs and keeps spending organized across multiple cards.
person with a credit card
Article
Business Credit Cards for S Corporations
By Adam Uzialko | September 10, 2026
Find out how S corp owners can use business credit cards to separate finances, simplify bookkeeping and build business credit.
Article
Which Business Credit Card Fees Are Tax-Deductible?
By Sally Herigstad | September 10, 2026
Learn what's deductible and how to avoid mistakes.
Article
The Ever-Changing Landscape of Bots and Credit Card Testing
By John Canfield | September 09, 2026
It's essential for small and midsize business owners with e-commerce storefronts to understand the potential threats and damage of bot activity.
businessowner holding a credit card
Article
How to Apply for a Business Credit Card as a Sole Proprietor
By Andrew Martins | September 09, 2026
Build business credit while simplifying your accounting processes and earning rewards.
Article
7 Things to Know About Small Business Credit Card Payment Processing
By Jennifer Dublino | September 09, 2026
What you don't know about payment processing can hurt your company — and your bottom line.
man looking at a contract at a desk
Article
Minimum Requirements for Business Credit Cards
By Adam Uzialko | August 06, 2026
From credit scores and income requirements to secured cards and corporate cards, here's what you need to know before applying.
man in a workshop holding a laptop and credit card
Article
When to Upgrade Your Business Credit Card
By Adam Uzialko | August 05, 2026
Learn the signs you've outgrown your current business credit card, how upgrades work and what to consider before making a switch.
Article
Business Credit Card Fees Explained
By Adam Uzialko | July 23, 2026
Learn which business credit card fees matter most, how much they typically cost and which charges you can often avoid with the right card and payment habits.
person holding a credit card
Article
Using an SSN vs. EIN for Business Credit Cards
By Adam Uzialko | July 14, 2026
Learn when issuers require an SSN, how EIN-only cards work and what it takes to qualify.
person signing a contract
Article
Business Credit Card vs. Line of Credit
By Adam Uzialko | June 25, 2026
Learn how business credit cards and lines of credit differ in cost, flexibility and borrowing power so you can choose the right financing option for your business.
Article
Time to Ditch Cash? Why Credit Cards Only Might Make Sense at Your Restaurant
By Jennifer Dublino | January 22, 2026
While many customers prefer paying with a credit card, going cashless might offer your eatery several advantages.
Article
What Is a Credit Card Imprinter?
By Kimberlee Leonard | January 09, 2026
Credit card imprinters can work in a pinch, but modern payment processing options offer faster, safer solutions.