NatWest is extending access to Mastercard’s merchant discount programme to business debit card customers.

Business Savings is an initiative by Mastercard which gives small business customers access to merchant offers when paying with an eligible Business Mastercard at merchants participating in the programme.

The initiative is already available to NatWest and RBS business credit cardholders.

There are more than 1,000 merchant offers available, including from LUX rewards (a range of merchant offers across hospitality, hotels, business tools, and entertainment); McAfee; Heathrow Express; Dropbox, Avis; and Microsoft Advertising.

Additional offers will be added as new merchants are enrolled in the programme by Mastercard.

“Cost savings are front of mind for all businesses but especially smaller businesses, which is why we are offering this simple solution to help reduce elements of those costs," said Andrew Harrison, MD, customer goals & journeys. "We are delighted to be able to offer a feature that is common among personal card users to businesses."

Harrison continued: “Across NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank we have around a million business debit cardholders in the UK who will now be able to save as they spend through Business Savings from Mastercard.”

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