Fast Capital Repaid From Future Card Sales
Get a lump sum of working capital today and repay it through a small, automatic percentage of your daily credit and debit card sales. Approval in hours, funding in as fast as 24 hours, and no fixed monthly payment.
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Quick Definition
A merchant cash advance is a form of business financing where a company receives a lump sum of capital in exchange for a fixed percentage of its future credit and debit card sales until a pre-agreed amount is repaid.
BizBee Funding helps card-volume businesses access merchant cash advances quickly, often within 24 hours, through a vetted lender network, with transparent factor rates, no upfront fees, and no impact to your credit to see options.
- Advance amounts from $5,000 to $500,000
- Funding typically within 24 hours of approval
- Repayment flexes with daily card-sales volume
Overview
What merchant cash advance can do for your business
A merchant cash advance (MCA) is not a loan, it is the purchase of a portion of your future card receivables at a discount. Because repayment is taken as a fixed percentage (the holdback) of each day's card batch, your remittance flexes with sales: busy days pay more, slow days pay less. That structure makes MCAs one of the fastest funding options for businesses with strong, consistent card volume but limited collateral or imperfect credit.
Who This Is For
Who merchant cash advance is built for
Business Type
Retail, restaurants, auto, salons, and service businesses with consistent credit/debit card processing volume.
Revenue Level
$10K+ in monthly revenue with steady daily card batches.
Situation / Use Case
You need capital fast and want repayment that flexes with sales rather than a fixed monthly bill.
How It Works
A straightforward path from application to funding
Understand the typical process, what to expect, and how this funding option supports your timeline.
Submit a 2-Minute Application
Soft credit pull only, no impact to your score to see options.
Share 3 Months of Statements
We review bank deposits and card-processing statements to size the advance.
Review Your Offer
See the advance amount, factor rate, holdback percentage, and estimated term in plain English.
Get Funded in 24 Hours
Once accepted, capital is wired to your business bank account, often the next business day.
Benefits
Why business owners choose merchant cash advance
This option is designed to solve practical capital problems while staying flexible enough for everyday business decisions and growth plans.
Funding in as fast as 24 hours after approval
Repayment scales with your daily card-sales volume
No fixed monthly payment — slow days mean smaller remittances
Approval driven by revenue, not just credit score
No collateral required for most qualified businesses
Designed for retail, restaurants, auto, and service businesses with steady card volume
Same/Next-Day Funding
Capital can hit your account in as little as 24 hours after approval.
Revenue-Based Repayment
A small percentage of daily card sales, no fixed monthly bill.
Credit-Friendly
Approvals are driven by card volume and bank deposits, not just FICO.
Use Cases
When merchant cash advance makes the most sense
From daily operations to expansion opportunities, these are common ways business owners put this funding to work.
Bridging slow seasons in retail or hospitality
Businesses use merchant cash advance for this type of need when timing, flexibility, or preserving cash flow matters more than waiting on slower traditional financing.
Funding inventory before a peak sales period
Businesses use merchant cash advance for this type of need when timing, flexibility, or preserving cash flow matters more than waiting on slower traditional financing.
Emergency equipment repair or replacement
Businesses use merchant cash advance for this type of need when timing, flexibility, or preserving cash flow matters more than waiting on slower traditional financing.
Marketing pushes that drive immediate revenue
Businesses use merchant cash advance for this type of need when timing, flexibility, or preserving cash flow matters more than waiting on slower traditional financing.
Covering payroll during a temporary cash-flow gap
Businesses use merchant cash advance for this type of need when timing, flexibility, or preserving cash flow matters more than waiting on slower traditional financing.
Bridging capital while a longer-term loan is being underwritten
Businesses use merchant cash advance for this type of need when timing, flexibility, or preserving cash flow matters more than waiting on slower traditional financing.
When This Makes Sense
When merchant cash advance is the right move
Ideal scenarios
- You process consistent daily credit/debit card sales
- You need capital in days, not weeks
- You want repayment that scales with revenue rather than a fixed bill
- Your credit profile makes a traditional term loan unlikely right now
When it might not fit
- Most of your revenue comes via ACH, wires, or invoices, invoice factoring or a line of credit usually fits better
- You can qualify for a traditional term loan or SBA loan and have time to wait
- You already carry multiple advances — debt consolidation is usually the smarter next step
- Your margins are thin and a daily holdback would squeeze operations
See if you qualify for merchant cash advance
Soft credit pull, no obligation. Most owners finish the application in under 60 seconds.
Compare Options
How merchant cash advance compares to other funding options
Compare speed, rates, approval difficulty, and flexibility side by side so you know exactly what you're choosing.
| Attribute | Merchant Cash Advance (BizBee) | Traditional Bank Loan | Typical Online Lender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed to funding | Often 24 hours after approval | 30-90 days, frequent declines | 1-3 business days |
| Typical cost | Factor rate 1.10-1.40 (transparent, all-in) | 7-12% APR — but rarely approved for MCA-style needs | Factor 1.20-1.50 with hidden fees |
| Approval difficulty | Easy, driven by card volume, not credit alone | Strict, requires strong credit and collateral | Easy but often pricier |
| Repayment structure | % of daily card sales, flexes with revenue | Fixed monthly payment regardless of sales | Fixed daily/weekly ACH debits |
| Best for | Card-heavy businesses needing fast, flexible capital | Long-term, well-collateralized borrowing | Backup option when MCA terms don't fit |
Comparison reflects typical industry ranges. Actual rates, speed, and terms vary by lender, credit profile, and business financials.
Qualifications
Do You Qualify for a Merchant Cash Advance?
Review the common baseline requirements lenders consider when evaluating your business for this type of funding.
4+ months in business
These qualification benchmarks help lenders quickly understand fit, funding potential, and the best structure for your business profile.
$10K+ in monthly revenue
These qualification benchmarks help lenders quickly understand fit, funding potential, and the best structure for your business profile.
550+ personal credit score
These qualification benchmarks help lenders quickly understand fit, funding potential, and the best structure for your business profile.
Active business bank account with consistent deposits
These qualification benchmarks help lenders quickly understand fit, funding potential, and the best structure for your business profile.
Planning View
Get prepared before you apply
Having the right revenue history, bank activity, and business details ready can help you move faster and see stronger options.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Merchant Cash Advance
Answers to common questions about timing, approvals, requirements, repayment, and best-fit use cases.
Testimonials
How owners are using merchant cash advance
Five real-world examples, rotating automatically every 10 seconds.
We needed inventory before a holiday rush and the MCA funded in a day. Repayment scaled with our card sales, exactly what we needed.
The bank said no for months. Our card volume was strong so we qualified for an MCA the same week.
Daily holdback was painless because it tracks with sales. Slow days were never a panic.
It was the fastest capital I've ever accessed. Wired the next morning.
We used the advance for a marketing push and the new revenue paid back the holdback faster than projected.
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