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Swansea limited companies can draw down short-term credit against the company alone — 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
Swansea is a city in active economic transition. The Swansea Bay City Deal has accelerated investment in digital infrastructure, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing, and many of the businesses anchoring this expansion are structured as incorporated limited companies. That transition brings real commercial opportunity, but it also brings the cash-flow irregularity that comes with growth: new contracts won before old receivables are cleared, capital equipment needed before a facility is agreed.
The city has a strong industrial and maritime heritage, and incorporated companies in engineering, logistics, and port-related services continue to trade across the region. These sectors often face payment terms set by much larger clients, meaning a well-capitalised order book can still leave a small limited company short at month end. A fixed-term loan that clears within the payment cycle is a practical, proportionate tool.
Swansea's higher education institutions anchor a growing professional-services cluster — accountants, legal firms, and technology consultancies — many of them incorporated and operating on retainer or project billing cycles. Between project milestones, short-term credit needs are predictable in character if not always in timing.
Credicorp does not lend against a postcode — the decision is identical wherever your company trades. A limited company based in Llansamlet, the Marina, or the city centre is assessed on exactly the same criteria; the Swansea address carries no pricing premium or discount.
Which product fits?
Credicorp Business Loan Recommended for most needs
A fixed-term loan suits Swansea limited companies facing a defined short-term gap — the repayment date is set at drawdown, there is no open-ended revolving exposure, and no personal guarantee is taken from any director.
- £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
Swansea companies can use Credicorp Slice to break a single business expense — a materials invoice or insurance premium — into three to four weekly payments 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 Swansea might borrow £250.00 over 21 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
Can a Swansea limited company apply for a Credicorp loan?
Yes, provided the business is incorporated — registered at Companies House as a limited company or LLP. Swansea sole traders, general partnerships, and private individuals are not eligible. The application is assessed against the company, not against any individual director.
Will being based in Swansea affect the cost of borrowing?
No. Credicorp does not adjust its rates or terms based on geography. The decision and the cost of credit are the same for a Swansea company as for a company anywhere else in the UK — location is not a factor in the assessment.
How fast is the credit decision for a Swansea business?
Same working day. Credicorp's decision is based on the incorporated company's profile, not on a manual review of personal finances or property assets. No personal guarantee is required, which means there is no lengthy due-diligence process tied to a director's personal balance sheet.
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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.