RATE, FEE AND OTHER COST INFORMATION
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for purchases |
A 0% fixed APR for the first 6 billing cycles following the opening of your account. After that, 9.24% variablea, 12.24% variable, or 15.24% variable, depending on our review of your application and credit history. |
Other APRs |
Balance Transfer APR: A 0% fixed APR for the first 6 billing cycles following the opening of your account. After that, 9.24% variable, 12.24% variable, or 15.24% variable, depending on our review of your application and credit history. Cash Advance APR: 19.24% variable or, if your purchase APR is 15.24% variable, then 23.24% variable. Default APR: Up to 29.99% variable. See explanation below.b Overdraft Advance APR: 19.24% variable (not available in some states) |
Variable rate information |
The following APRs may vary monthly based on the Prime Rate:c Purchase and Balance Transfer APR: The Prime Rate plus, as applicable, 5.99%, 8.99%, or 11.99% for outstanding and new balances after the introductory period. Cash Advance APR: The Prime Rate plus either 15.99% or, if your purchase APR is 15.24%, then plus 19.99%. Default APR: The Prime Rate plus up to 26.99%, but not more than 29.99%. Overdraft Advance APR: The Prime Rate plus 15.99%. |
Grace period for repayment of purchase balances |
At least 20 days. |
Method of computing the balance for purchases |
Average daily balance method (including new purchases). |
Annual fee |
None |
Minimum finance charge |
$1.00 |
| Transaction fee for balance transfers |
3% of the amount of each transaction, but not less than $5.00. |
| Transaction fees for cash advances |
3% of the amount of the transaction, but not less than $10.00. |
| 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; and $39.00 on balances of $250.00 and over. |
| Over-the-Credit-Limit fee |
$39.00 |
| International Transaction fee |
3% of the U.S. dollar amount of the transaction, whether originally made in U.S. dollars or converted from a foreign currency. |
aRates, fees, and terms may change: We reserve the right to change the account terms (including the APRs) at any time for any reason, in addition to APR increases that may occur for failure to comply with the terms of your account. The APRs for this offer are not guaranteed; APRs may change to higher APRs, fixed APRs may change to variable APRs, or variable APRs may change to fixed APRs. Any changes will be in accordance with your Business Card Agreement.
bYour APRs may increase if you default on this account for any of the following reasons: We do not receive at least the minimum payment due by the date and time due; you exceed your credit line, if applicable; or you make a payment to us that is not honored by your bank. Your APRs may increase as of the first day of the billing cycle in which the default occurs. We may consider the following factors to determine the default rate: the length of time your account has been open; the existence, seriousness and timing of defaults; other indications of your account usage and performance; and information about your other relationships with us, any of our related companies or from consumer credit reports.
cThe "Prime Rate" is the highest prime rate published in the Money Rates column of The Wall Street Journal two business days before the Closing Date on the statement for each billing period. Variable APRs are based on the 3.25% prime rate on 12/22/2008.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Authorization: When you (“you”, “your” means the owner, officer, or partner of the company with the authority to bind the company to the terms & conditions of this offer and the Business Card Agreement, and who is agreeing to the terms on their own behalf and that of the company) respond to this credit card offer from Chase Bank USA, N.A. ("Chase", "we", or "us"), you agree to the following:
Individual and Company Liability: You understand that by responding to this offer you agree to be personally responsible for payment of all balances incurred on all cards and accounts issued pursuant to this application now or whenever such additional accounts may be established in the future, and that the Company is jointly liable for all balances on all accounts in the Company name. You understand that if you leave the employment of the Company, you will continue to be responsible for the outstanding balances on the accounts. You must notify us immediately to close the accounts and prevent further usage.
Before we approve you for a credit card, we will review your credit report, the Company's financial information, and the information you provide with your response to confirm that you meet the criteria for this offer. Based on this review, you may receive a card with different costs or you may not receive a card. We may request additional information for a credit line above $25,000.
If an account is approved, all cardmembers will have access to 100% of the approved credit limit. If you would like to set spending limits on any cardmembers, please contact our Cardmember Service Department after the account has been opened. By becoming a Visa Business Card cardmember, you agree that the card is being used only for business purposes and that the card is being issued to a public or private company including a sole proprietor or employees or contractors of an organization.
You must be at least 18 years old to qualify (19 in AL and NE).
We reserve the right to change the benefit features associated with your card at any time.
Ohio Residents: The Ohio laws against discrimination require that all creditors make credit equally available to all customers, and that credit reporting agencies maintain separate histories on each individual upon request. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission administers compliance with the law.
Balance Transfer Option: You agree that all transferred balances consist of business-related expenses. The Visa,® MasterCard,® Discover,® American Express® or any store card account(s) you list will show a credit, reducing the amount you owe them by the amount you transferred. The available credit on your new account will be reduced, just as if you had made a purchase. The balance transfer amount(s) will show up on your initial statement for your new account. Your other credit card account(s) will not be closed even if you transfer your entire balance(s). If you want to close an account, please contact the other credit card company directly. It may take up to three weeks to set up your account and post the balance transfers. Therefore, you may need to make payments to your other account(s) to keep them current. Balance transfers are contingent upon issuance of your new account. There will be a transaction fee for each balance transfer if one is disclosed in the Rate, Fee and Other Cost Information that accompany this offer. We reserve the right to decline to process any partial or full balance transfer request and will not process a balance transfer request from any other account with us or any of our affiliates.
Replying to this offer: If you omit any information on the form, we may deny your request for an account. If applicable, Chase cardmembers who currently have or have had a Chase credit card in any Rewards Program associated with this offer or have received a similar bonus offer, may not be eligible for a second Chase credit card in the same Rewards Program, or for any bonus offer. Chase cardmembers currently receiving promotional pricing, or Chase cardmembers with a history of only using their current or prior Chase card for promotional pricing offers, are not eligible for a second Chase credit card with promotional pricing. You must have a valid permanent home address, and the Company must be headquartered, within the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. The information about the costs of the card described in this form is accurate as of 12/22/2008. This information may have changed after that date. To find out what may have changed, call 866-264-7370.
USA Patriot Act: To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this means to you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.
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