American Express and Manchester-based virtual payments provider Conferma have expanded their partnership to allow businesses to use virtual cards for eligible on-the-go expenses during business travel.
The solution builds on American Express’ Business Travel Account with Virtual Payments (BTA), allowing travellers to use Amex Virtual Cards for approved expenses including meals, retail purchases and rideshare.
Customers can create and manage the cards through the Conferma mobile app and add them to a digital wallet for contactless and online payments.
The cards can be issued with spending limits, time restrictions and approval workflows. American Express said the solution can reduce out-of-pocket spending and simplify expense reconciliation through BTA statements, reporting and digital receipt capture.
The solution is currently available to US-based American Express BTA customers, with several organisations already using it.
Widad Choui, SVP, Corporate and B2B Solutions at American Express, said: “Businesses want simpler ways to manage spending while maintaining control and visibility. Our continued partnership with Conferma complements the central billing capabilities of BTA with virtual cards for on-the-go travel expenses, making it easier for businesses to manage spending while making it more convenient for travellers.”
Sonya Geelon, Chief Commercial Officer at Conferma, added: “While travel bookings have become increasingly digitised, managing on-trip spend often remains a challenge. Together with American Express, we’re helping organisations bridge that gap by enabling Amex Virtual Cards to be managed through the Conferma mobile app and provisioned to digital wallets, combining a seamless payment experience for users with greater visibility and control for finance teams.”
The companies have worked together for more than 10 years.
