Most business credit card surprises like penalty APRs, unexpected personal liability, rewards that don't pay out the way you expected. And it happens because owners didn't fully understand what they agreed to. A few key terms change that. This one-minute explainer cuts through the glossary and focuses on the terms that carry real consequences: personal guarantees and what they mean for your personal credit, how your APR translates into a daily rate that accrues on any unpaid balance, and why cash back rewards typically arrive as a statement credit rather than cash in your account. The close offers a simple checklist for comparing cards before you commit. Key takeaways: • Most small business credit cards require a personal guarantee, meaning you may be personally responsible if the business can't pay • Your APR divided by 365 equals your daily periodic rate—the charge that accrues every day you carry a balance • Cash back rewards are typically applied as a statement credit that reduces your balance, not a deposit to your bank account • When comparing cards, prioritize clear APR disclosures, no annual fee, and rewards that match how your business actually spends • The fine print tells you more than the headline offer #Intuit

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