How to pay for corporate entertainment with a credit card

Did you know your corporate entertainment expenses could earn you valuable credit card reward points? Pay.com.au makes this possible, transforming business events into rewarding opportunities.

Whether you’re hosting a client dinner, organising a staff Christmas party, or purchasing tickets for a major sporting event, corporate entertainment is often necessary – and costly. But what if these expenses could work harder for your business?

With pay.com.au, you can turn these entertainment costs into a significant haul of credit card rewards points. Not only are you strengthening relationships with clients and rewarding employees, but you’re also earning rewards that benefit your business.

Let’s explore how pay.com.au can help you turn corporate entertainment into a points windfall.

How many points can you earn when paying for corporate entertainment with a credit card?

The potential for earning points is substantial. With the right business credit card, you could earn up to 1.25 points per dollar spent on your corporate entertainment through pay.com.au.

For example, if you spend $22,080 on a company-wide Christmas party, you could earn 27,600 points. That’s enough for a one-way Business Class flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast on Qantas.

And by paying with a credit card, you can enjoy up to 55 days interest free to pay off the Christmas Party. 

Again, be sure to seek individual tax advice on this area first before leaping in. 

What if the venue or entertainment provider doesn’t accept credit card payments?

This is where pay.com.au comes in. Even if your venue or entertainment provider doesn’t accept credit cards, our platform allows you to use your preferred card and collect all the associated rewards points. Here’s how it works:

1. You make the payment to pay.com.au using your chosen credit or charge card.
2. We then pay the provider on your behalf.
3. You earn thousands of credit card reward points in the process.

It’s that simple. The timing between your credit card payment through pay.com.au and receipt by the payee is typically only T+2 days, ensuring smooth processing of your entertainment expenses.

What if I don’t have the budget for upfront entertainment costs?

No problem. By using pay.com.au, you can benefit from up to 55 days interest-free on your credit card, helping you manage cash flow while still earning rewards points. However, it’s best to check our prohibited payments page first to ensure your payment type is accepted.

What other business expenses can you use pay.com.au for?

Our platform isn’t limited to entertainment expenses. You can use pay.com.au for a wide range of B2B payments, including:

• Contractor and consultant fees
• Rent payments
• Business equipment purchases
• Employee superannuation contributions
• ATO bill payments

How our fees stack up

pay.com.au offers you some of the most competitive fees in the market for processing credit card payments for payroll tax:

• Mastercard: 1% + GST
• VISA: 1.20% + GST
• American Express: 2.10% + GST

Plus there’s an option to add PayRewards Points to every transaction:

• Earn 1 PayRewards Point per $1 with a 1.0% ex GST fee
• Or 2 Points per $1 with a 1.8% ex GST fee.

Subscribing to the Regular or Premium packages can further reduce these rates. Compared to other B2B payment options, pay.com.au often emerges as a superior rewards and payments ecosystem for your business.

Why pay.com.au beats paying direct

• Unlock cash flow
• Earn your full credit card rewards on government payments
• Grow your points balance faster by opting in for PayRewards on every payment
• Earn rewards points when paying via a linked bank account
• Redeem your PayRewards for almost anything! Flights, gift cards, travel and more

Is it worth it for your business?

When deciding whether to use pay.com.au for your business payments, such as corporate entertainment, consider:

• The value of the rewards you’ll earn
• The fees you’ll pay to obtain the rewards
• The potential cash flow benefits for your business

For many businesses, especially those with high entertainment budgets, the rewards earned can far outweigh the fees, making it a smart financial decision. Feel free to visit our help centre or get in touch with our team who can help you crunch the numbers.

How do I sign up?

It’s easy. Head to the link below and follow the prompts to sign up for your business. It’s free to get started, and with low fees and a user-friendly interface, pay.com.au helps you do business better while maximising your rewards.

By using pay.com.au, you could soon be swapping your office chair for a business-class seat on your next flight. Join our growing number of satisfied customers who are turning their business entertainment expenses into premium travel experiences.

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