Corporate Travel Cards
Business Travel Online work closely with a number of respected card companies which each have bespoke products to suit the particular needs of business travel payments. The benefits of using a card are primarily the extended credit timescale over and above a normal credit trading account, plus the centralised billing capabilities to reduce the administration requirement for both the client and the agent, thus containing costs. Electronic downloads and matching of data save hours of manual entry and enable the client to be more efficient and accurate.
There is a selection of cards within the market, and each company should decide which suits their needs and culture best. Some companies take a combination of cards to address their varying needs:
Lodge Card
This is a “virtual card” which is lodged with the Travel Agent and can only be used by the company it was issued to/for. The traffic types (air, hotel, rail, etc) can be restricted to one or many types for authorised billing. Travellers will not be able to bill to the card direct away from Business Travel Online. This card can not be used to purchase internet hosted low cost carrier tickets so an alternative card as per below must be used for these types of transactions). Full transaction data is available via this method of payment.
Corporate Card
This card is issued to an individual under the company’s card plan and can be used by the traveller as a form of payment when either purchasing tickets via Business Travel Online, paying for hotels on departure, etc. In conjunction with using the Lodge Card for tickets procured via Business Travel Online, it can then be used for expenses incurred whilst having to pay travel providers other than Business Travel Online (unless it was for an internet hosted low cost carrier ticket) and/or as a payment method for expenses incurred whilst travelling. The individual is then responsible for submitting the charges incurred via expenses for either direct company settle or personal settlement and reimbursement.
Personal Cards
These are the normal individually issued credit cards which most people now have. These can be accepted for all types of travel payments.
AirPlus International: What Travel Payment is all About!
AirPlus International specialises in integrated payment and MIS solutions, helping over 32,000 corporate customers worldwide optimise their travel expense management through streamlined processes. AirPlus offers a complete payment solution for all business travel expenses, including unique invoicing options and high-quality reporting and analysis. As the largest issuer of UATP, AirPlus settles flight tickets from more than 260 airlines. Its standing in the marketplace has been acknowledged through some of the highest accolades in BTM. At the forefront of its award-winning product portfolio lies a strong commitment to innovation, greater transparency, enhanced data quality and research. To find additional information contact our Customer Service Team on 353 (0)21 427 7885 or email info@businesstravelonline.ie
Diners Club Business Account
Managing company expenses effectively
Manage all of your travel booked through your travel agent with one Global Business Expense Management Solution –the Diners Club Business Account. This account allows you to manage all of your company travel expenses booked with your Travel Agent in one Global Business Expense Management Solution. It’s a no-hassle way to capture your travel spend and receive up to 59 days credit. You simply pay once a month from one statement that you can view online at anytime.
Key Features:
• Payment terms of 30 days
• Centrally billed with corporate liability
• Up to 59 days interest free credit
• One monthly statement, with flexible billing dates
• No maximum spend limit Diners effectively
• Travel Insurance for your travelers
• Online statements –including transaction data as soon as it is submitted
• Downloadable statements in a choice of formats
• Direct Debit or BACS payment options
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