Review of the Chase Visa Platinum Business Card

Fees - There is no annual fee for this card. You get an introductory 0% apr on balance transfers and purchases for 12 months. The apr is either prime rate plus 3.99%, 7.99% or 14.99%. The 2-cycle average daily balance method is used to calculate monthly balances.
Other Card Benefits - The Chase Visa Platinum Business Card offers the following benefits.
Verdict - The Chase Visa Platinum Business Card will appeal to the small business owner who is looking for a basic no-frills credit card to charge his or her business expense. Those looking to transfer a balance or need some credit start-up expenses will find the 0% apr offer attractive.
Positives
Chase Visa Platinum Business Card | |
Cost/Fees/Interest rates | |
Introductory rate | 0% fixed APR for 12 billing cycles (purchases and balance transfers) |
Annual Fees | No annual fee |
Purchase APR | Prime Rate plus 3.99%, 7.99% or 14.99% |
Balance Transfer APR | Prime Rate plus 3.99%, 7.99% or 14.99% |
Cash Advance APR | Prime rate plus 15.99% |
Penalty/Default Rate | Prime Rate plus up to 23.99% |
Min Finance Charge | $1.00 |
Grace Period | 20 days |
Balance Calculation Method | Average Daily Balance (including new purchases) |
Balance Transfer Fee | 3% min $5.00 |
Cash Advance fee | 3% min $10.00 |
Foreign Currency Conversion fee | 3% |
Over-the-credit-limit fee | $39.00 |
Late Payment fee | $15.00 on balances up to, but not including,
$100.00; $29.00 on balances of $100.00 up to, but not including, $250.00; $39.00 on balances of $250.00 and over. |