Varies according to the lender, your business profile and any security you may offer
On-going
Interest rate and monthly (or annual) fee vary according to the lender, your business profile and how much of the overdraft you use
Same day if you are already a customer
Short-term working capital, to help you manage cash flow
All businesses – lenders may require a minimum turnover and trading history, and may value your assets
Whether you need cash quickly or you’re after a safety net that you can use occasionally, a business overdraft could be the answer. However, it’s become more difficult to get an overdraft with the major banks. Instead, you might want to consider alternatives such as a revolving credit line, a business credit card, a business cash advance or other types of working capital finance.
There are two obvious reasons you might want to use an overdraft: you might need cash quickly (i.e. you might need to access working capital buffer) or you might want a safety net to use occasionally in times of need.
It has become more difficult to get traditional business overdrafts from the major banks, especially if you are a small business. But don’t worry, there are lots of alternatives to business overdrafts. Here are some other types of working capital finance:
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