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Read guide →Short-term business loans in Cardiff
Cardiff's incorporated companies can access fast short-term credit tied to the company — no personal guarantee, same-day decisions. £50–£500 over 14–84 days.
UK Ltd or LLP only · No personal guarantee · Decisions most working days
Lending to businesses in your city
Cardiff has emerged as one of the UK's most active regional capitals for professional and financial services, with a dense cluster of legal practices, accountancy firms, consultancies, and financial intermediaries operating as incorporated entities across the city centre and bay district. The pace of B2B trading here is brisk, and invoice cycles between incorporated companies can leave even well-run firms waiting on cash that is owed but not yet cleared.
The regeneration of Cardiff Bay and the continued expansion of the Central Quay development have drawn in technology businesses, creative agencies, and media companies — many structured as limited companies from day one. Short-term credit needs in this environment tend to be sharp and specific: a supplier invoice falling due before a client payment clears, a software licence renewal, or a short-term staffing uplift ahead of a contract start.
The Welsh capital also hosts a significant public-sector supply chain, with many incorporated SMEs holding framework contracts with Cardiff Council, the NHS Wales bodies, and the Welsh Government. Payment terms on public contracts can be predictable but slow, creating a recurring gap between service delivery and receipt of funds — exactly the kind of gap a fixed-term business loan is designed to bridge.
Credicorp does not lend against a postcode — the decision is identical wherever your company trades. Whether your registered office is in Cathays, Pontprennau, or the city centre, the credit assessment looks at the incorporated company's trading position, not its Cardiff address.
Which product fits?
Credicorp Business Loan Recommended for most needs
A fixed-term loan gives Cardiff limited companies a precise repayment schedule that matches the expected incoming payment — no revolving facility to drift into, no personal guarantee drawn against a director's assets.
- £50–£500 in one advance
- Fixed 14–84 -day term
- 0.25% per day simple interest + £5 establishment fee
- Total cost capped at 100% of principal
- No personal guarantee
- Most decisions same working day
Credicorp Slice — split a single bill
Cardiff companies using Credicorp Slice can spread a single supplier invoice or business rate demand over three to four weekly instalments at a flat 6% fee.
- Bills of £50–£2,000
- Flat 6% fee — no compounding
- 3 or 4 weekly instalments by Direct Debit
- Settle early and we refund the unused fee pro rata
Find your fit
Pick the borrowing that fits your business
Tell us what you need and roughly how much. We’ll point you to the right product — it’s a guide to help you choose, not a lending decision or a quote.
See the cost of a business loan
A typical business in Cardiff might borrow £350.00 over 28 days. Adjust the sliders to match your own scenario.
This matches your needs? Start your application
Borrowing is expensive relative to bank lending. Only borrow if the cost is less than the gap it closes. Total cost capped at 100% of principal — you will never repay more than double. There is no personal guarantee; lending is to the company.
Who can apply?
- UK limited company or LLP (body-corporate lending only — not sole traders)
- 6+ months trading
- Current UK business bank account
- Director identity check (you, not the company, as the company's authorised representative)
- No personal guarantee required — the obligation is the company's
Common questions
Which Cardiff businesses are eligible for a Credicorp loan?
Credicorp lends exclusively to UK incorporated limited companies and LLPs. If your business is registered at Companies House and trading in or from Cardiff, it may be eligible. Sole traders, partnerships, and private individuals are not eligible, regardless of turnover or trading history.
Does my Cardiff address affect the interest rate or decision?
No. Credicorp does not price by location. The credit decision is based entirely on the incorporated company's profile — your Cardiff postcode is not a factor in the assessment or the cost of borrowing.
How quickly can a Cardiff limited company receive a decision?
Decisions are made on the same working day the application is submitted. There is no lengthy underwriting queue; the assessment focuses on the company, not on individual directors, and no personal guarantee is required at any stage.
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Credicorp lends to UK limited companies and LLPs under the body-corporate exemption (Articles 60B and 60L of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001). This is not consumer lending. The Financial Ombudsman Service and Financial Services Compensation Scheme do not apply. Full details: regulatory status and responsible lending policy.