Once you apply for your business credit card, you should hear back about whether you’ve been approved within seven to 10 days. In some cases, you might hear back immediately about whether the company will be approving your application for a business credit card.

If you’re approved for the credit card, it will likely be mailed to you, so you’ll get it as quickly as the mail service can get it to you. In the meantime, you might need to use cash to pay for items. Be sure to check any of the annual fees and the interest rates once you’re approved so you don’t end up with any surprise bills or fees to pay. Try to pay off the card if possible so you don’t end up with any high interest on top of the money you’ve charged to pay off.