Berkshire Bank Smart Business Rewards Visa Signature® Card Review

• Signup bonus. Offers a signup bonus of 20000 points after spending $500 that can be redeemed for travel, gifts, or other perks.
• Competitive APRs. Berkshire Bank Smart Business Rewards Visa Signature® Card has a variable purchase APR that ranges from 15.99% up to 20.99%.
• Rewards program. This credit card offers rewards on your purchases, but you will have to pay an annual fee of up to $95 for the privilege.
• Annual fee waived the first year. Berkshire Bank Smart Business Rewards Visa Signature® Card gives you the chance to have the card for a year without paying the $0 annual fee.
• 3% Balance transfer fee. Berkshire Bank Smart Business Rewards Visa Signature® Card charges a fee of 3% on balance transfers. For example, a balance of $1,000 could cost $30 in transfer fees. The minimum fee is $5.
• No foreign transaction fee. This card does not charge a fee when you make a purchase that passes through a foreign bank, or is in a currency other than the U.S. dollar (USD), which makes it a great credit card to carry when traveling abroad.
• Fair or better credit required. You will have good approval odds if your credit score is above 650.

The Good	The Bad
Lower than average purchase APRs. Annual fee waived during the first year. Identity Theft Protection. No foreign transaction fee. Cardholders can earn rewards on purchases everywhere Berkshire Bank Smart Business Rewards Visa Signature® Card is accepted. Berkshire Bank Smart Business Rewards Visa Signature® Card reports to multiple credit bureaus.	Charges a 3% balance transfer fee. Does not include many credit card benefits.

Who is Berkshire Bank business credit card designed for?

This is a credit card issued by Berkshire Bank. 

This business card is designed for small businesses with fair credit. The minimum credit score to apply is 650.

What are the relevant APRs?

This business credit card has a variable purchase APR that ranges from 15.99% up to 20.99%. The card has a variable balance transfer APR that ranges from 15.99% up to 20.99%.

It also has a variable cash advance APR of 23.99%. Note that late payments are subject to an APR of 28.99% if you are late or miss your payments. Typically, the penalty APR applies for a minimum of six months but can go on indefinitely.

What fees does it charge?

The following fees apply to this business credit card:

• There is no annual fee.
• A late payment penalty of up to $39.
• A returned payment fee of up to $35.
• An overlimit fee of $39.

Does it offer a cash back rewards program?

This business credit card offers a rewards program to its customers. This business card offers rewards to small business owners that use the card to make purchases in the following bonus categories:

• Every Purchase

Can I get it with just an employer identification number (EIN)?

You can apply for this business credit card with your EIN number, but expect the credit card issuer to also require your Social Security number. This is because, as with most business cards, it requires you to personally guarantee the line of credit.

What are the benefits?

This business credit card provides the following benefits:

• Fraud Liability
• Reports to major credit bureaus

What is the customer service phone number?

The customer service number for this business card is (800) 773-5601.

Does Berkshire Bank Smart Business Rewards Visa Signature® Card report your account activity to credit bureaus?

Yes, Berkshire Bank Smart Business Rewards Visa Signature® Card reports your account activity to the following credit reporting agencies:

• Equifax
• Experian
• Transunion

Making regular on-time payments to a creditor that reports to one or more credit bureaus will demonstrate your financial responsibility and may help improve your credit.

How to apply?

• Visit the Berkshire Bank .
• Fill in the application form. You will typically need to provide general financial information, such as your Social Security Number, address, annual income, and source of employment.
• Check the information is accurate and submit your application.
• If you're denied click here to find out why your application may have been rejected and what you can do about it.