The Cashplus® Business card Account, offered by Advanced Payment Solutions (APS), has won 'Best Business Card Programme' at The Card Payments Awards 2012.
The award is particularly significant as APS were competing against some of the most well known names in traditional banking; HSBC Bank, RBS, American Express, AirPlus International and Newcastle Building Society. The Awards represent the entire card and payments industry in the UK and Ireland.
The account offers full electronic banking and some unique expense management features that set it apart from traditional bank accounts. The business account has guaranteed acceptance, which will be a huge benefit to the estimated 50% of smaller companies who apply for an expense card or bank account and get declined, due to issues like not having a trading history. Other benefits include:
- Free deposits
- Free standing orders, Direct Debits and unlimited UK Purchase Transactions
- No Penalty Fees
- Free 24/7 online banking
- Free Euro and Dollar Currency Cards
The account also comes with a gold prepaid MasterCard which is backed by free Purchase Protection. But even more impressive is the revolutionary way that the account handles Direct Debits and is likely to have a significant impact on managing cashflow in smaller businesses. Direct Debits set up on the account are constantly monitored, and businesses are alerted if there is a danger that they will bounce, but if they do there are still no penalties to pay.
Over 3,000 businesses have already taken advantage of the account and have found that the prepaid expense account aspect of it can control spending and help to combat fraud.
Richard Wagner, CEO of APS, said; "This award win is recognition from the entire cards and payments industry that Cashplus is the Best Business Card in the UK and Ireland."
APS were also a finalist for Best Industry Innovation of the Year.
To apply for your guaranteed account go to www.mycashplus.co.uk/business or email businessbanking@apsgroup.com.
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About Advanced Payment Solutions Ltd (APS)
Advanced Payment Solutions Ltd (APS) is one of Europe's most innovative payment solutions companies. APS facilitate payments for both consumers and businesses and, in partnership with the Co-operative Bank, now also support payment solutions for government councils throughout the UK.
APS Financial Ltd a wholly owned subsidiary of APS, is authorised by the FSA for the use of electronic money under the electronic money regulations 2011. Partnered with MasterCard as well as being a principal member of Visa. This provides a diverse set of payment applications to enable customers to both pay and be paid.
APS was established in 2004 and has thrived through the downturn. It now has a total turnover of £850 million and has issued over 1 million cards. 92% of customers would recommend APS to friends and family (from quarterly survey of 5,000 customers). Nearly 3,000 companies and a number of local authorities use Cashplus cards to streamline their payments, manage expenses and take control of their day-to-day banking.
About The Card & Payments Awards
The Card & Payments Awards are organised by Card Partnerships Limited and with the main focus on raising the profile of best of breed programmes in this market. See www.cardandpaymentsawards.com
For further information please contact Natalie Worpole at PR4
Tel: 0203 142 6800
Email: natalie@pr4.com
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