Capital on Tap Business Credit Card vs HSBC Premier Credit Card

Side-by-side comparison for UK businesses

FeatureCapital on Tap Business Credit CardHSBC Premier Credit Card
Annual fee£0£0
Monthly feeNoneNone
Welcome bonus£75 welcome offer20,000 reward points
Earn rate (default)1x1.5x
Rewards currencypointsHSBC Rewards
Card typebusinesspersonal

Data last verified March 2026. Check issuer websites for the latest terms.

Capital on Tap Business Credit Card

The UK's most popular business credit card for SMEs. No fee, high limits, fast approval. Integrates with accounting tools and offers genuine cashback.

business

Annual cost

Free

Earn rate

1x

Welcome bonus

£75 welcome offer

Best for

CashflowE-commerce

Key benefits

  • No annual fee
  • 1% cashback equivalent via points
  • Instant approval (often within minutes)
  • Credit limits up to £250,000
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HSBC Premier Credit Card

Free companion to the World Elite — same airline transfer partners but half the earn rate and pay-per-visit lounges. Good for HSBC Premier customers who don't want to pay £290/year but still want to collect transferable miles.

personal

Annual cost

Free

Earn rate

1.5x

Welcome bonus

20,000 reward points

Best for

No fee milesHSBC customers

Key benefits

  • No annual fee
  • 1.5 points per £1 sterling, 2 points per £1 non-sterling
  • Priority Pass lounge access (£24 per visit)
  • Transfer to BA, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Air India
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