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SrugimEconomy

B24 Launches Interest-Free Credit Platform to Help Israeli Small Business Owners Escape Bank Overdraft Traps

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Hebrew · 2 newsrooms covering

B24, a new Israeli financial platform, offers small business owners interest-free credit outside traditional bank overdrafts to ease cash flow problems. It provides emergency credit lines, installment payment options for taxes and utilities, and instant cash advances with no fees. The fully digital setup allows quick access to funds, helping businesses avoid costly bank credit traps.

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  • Over 70% of Israeli small business owners face liquidity issues despite profitable operations.
  • B24 offers a zero-interest emergency credit line for 24 months, outside bank overdrafts.
  • Users can split tax and utility payments into two interest-free installments for 48 months.
  • Instant cash advances on payment settlements are available with zero fees and interest.
  • The platform is fully digital, providing funds within minutes and a free dedicated credit card.
  • B24 aims to give small businesses financial breathing room beyond costly bank credit lines.
B24 Launches Interest-Free Credit Platform to Help Israeli Small Business Owners Escape Bank Overdraft Traps
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Many small business owners and self-employed individuals in Israel face severe cash flow challenges despite running profitable businesses. Over 70% report liquidity issues and difficulty accessing regular credit, largely due to banks trapping their funds in overdraft and credit limits, leaving no operational margin. To address this, a new financial platform called B24 offers an alternative credit layer outside traditional bank overdrafts, providing small businesses with additional liquidity without increasing debt or interest costs.

B24's business club offers a zero-interest emergency credit line for the first 24 months, allowing owners to access funds without fees or interest, contrasting sharply with banks’ high fees and interest rates. The platform also enables users to split payments for taxes, municipal fees, utilities, and other expenses into two installments without interest or charges, a benefit available for 48 months after joining. Additionally, B24 offers instant cash advances on payment settlements with zero fees and zero discount rates, with funds transferred digitally within minutes.

The onboarding process is fully digital and quick, taking under two minutes to set up an initial credit limit, which can grow to 20,000 shekels or more without hidden conditions or commitments. Funds are accessible immediately via a digital wallet compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay, and users will receive a dedicated credit card by mail free of charge. B24 aims to provide small business owners with real financial breathing room and an alternative to costly bank credit lines.

The platform encourages Israeli self-employed individuals to move beyond traditional banking constraints and secure a free, interest-free external credit line to improve their business cash flow and reduce financial stress. Registration is open now, promising immediate access to a safety net for small businesses struggling with high living costs and tax burdens.

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