American Express — SME finance eligibility guide
American Express provides charge and credit cards for UK businesses, with optional working capital products for eligible existing cardmembers.
- Official site:
- americanexpress.com
- FCA reference:
- 415532
- Companies House:
- 01833139
- Trustpilot:
- view
Eligibility guidance only - not financial advice, not a loan offer, not a guarantee of approval. Lendrly is not FCA-authorised and is not a credit broker.
- Amount range
- Amount range not publicly disclosed
- Security / PG
- Security posture not consistently disclosed
- Speed
- Speed to funding not publicly disclosed
Data confidence
Medium confidence. Some figures on this page are summarised from public sources but not always disclosed in full by the lender. Confirm specifics with the lender before applying.
Some details are not publicly disclosed by American Express — verify directly before applying.
Products American Express offers
A summary of the American Express products tracked in the Lendrly database. Criteria can change and published ranges may differ for individual applicants. Always confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Category | Amount range | Min trading | Security / PG | Speed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business card / charge card | Business Credit Card | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Credit assessment | Not disclosed | Medium |
Eligibility breakdown by product
Each section below paraphrases the published eligibility signals, common blockers, repayment, speed and security posture for one of American Express's products. This is educational guidance only and is not a quote or guarantee of approval.
Business card / charge card
Business Credit Card
Source: View American Express's Business card / charge card page on americanexpress.com ↗— American Express UK business cards eligibility page.
Who American Express's Business card / charge card may be suitable for
American Express's Business card / charge card may be a possible fit when 18+, UK address, UK business bank/building society account. Typical signals include small revolving spend need; expenses, subscriptions, travel, short-term purchases.
Common blockers
- No UK business/current account where required
- Poor director credit
- Unsatisfied CCJs
Repayment
American Express structures repayment as: card / charge card.
Speed to funding
American Express does not publicly disclose typical speed to funding for this product.
Security and personal guarantee
Security posture: credit assessment.
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American Express — data sources
Lendrly summarises publicly-available information from the lender pages listed below. Criteria can change without notice — always confirm directly with the lender before applying.
- American Express — Business card / charge cardamericanexpress.comAmerican Express UK business cards eligibility page.
What this page is — and isn't
- Is: a plain-English summary of American Express's published eligibility signals, security posture, speed and product mix — written for UK SMEs trying to understand their funding options.
- Is not: a quote, a rate offer, an indication of approval, or regulated advice. Lendrly does not submit applications and is not a regulated credit broker.
- Always: confirm criteria, pricing and product availability directly with American Express on the official American Express site before applying.
Frequently asked questions about American Express
- What is the minimum trading history for American Express?
- American Express does not publicly disclose a minimum trading-history requirement. Some products may still favour established businesses — check directly with the lender.
- Does American Express require a personal guarantee?
- American Express does not publicly disclose personal guarantee requirements in a consistent way. PG is common across UK SME finance and may be requested — verify directly with the lender.
- What speed to funding does American Express publish?
- American Express does not publicly disclose typical funding timelines. Time to funds usually depends on documentation quality and underwriting checks.
- What is American Express's minimum and maximum facility size?
- American Express's published amount ranges are limited or not publicly disclosed. Some facilities may scale with revenue, asset value or property security — check the product table above.
- What is American Express's published position on CCJs and adverse credit?
- American Express's published criteria mention CCJs or adverse credit as a factor for at least one product. Unsatisfied CCJs are commonly a blocker across UK SME lenders; verify your specific position with the lender.
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Important — educational guidance only
- Not regulated by the FCA and not a credit broker.
- Not financial, legal or tax advice.
- Not a loan offer and not a guarantee of approval.
- Subject to lender underwriting — criteria can change.
Lendrly provides general eligibility guidance only. It is not financial advice, a loan offer, or a guarantee of approval. Provider criteria can change and final approval is subject to lender underwriting, affordability checks, credit assessment, and documentation. Lendrly is not a regulated credit broker; we do not submit applications on your behalf.