Question 1

How do I load or unload my Centtrip cards in batch?

Accepted Answer

Save time by loading (or unloading) multiple cards in batch. You can load different currencies to the same card, or unload cards, all in the same batch. There are two ways to do this:

Create a batch transfer within your account, or;
Complete and upload our batch template (note - this feature may need to be enabled for your account)

Method 1 - Create a batch transfer within your account

Watch 2-minute video:

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Method 2 - Complete and upload a batch template

Get a quick walkthrough:

Sign into your account and then click here to get a quick tutorial. Note: you must be signed in first.

Follow these steps:

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Sign in, visit the 'Load Card' tab and click 'UPLOAD BATCH'. Contact us if you cannot see this option.
Download either the XLS or CSV template provided on-screen and input details of the currencies and cards you want to load/unload:

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Currency – use the dropdown to select the the three-letter code of the currency you would like to transfer.
Direction – select whether to transfer funds to or from the card (back into the account).
Cardholder - enter the cardholder ID (CHID). Don't know the CHIDs? Run this report.
Amount - enter the value you want to load/unload for that currency.
If you want to load multiple currencies for the same card, please enter each currency onto an individual row.

Revisit the same 'UPLOAD BATCH' page of your Centtrip account, click 'CHOOSE A FILE...' and upload your saved template.
You will receive an email confirmation once your file has been processed (this can take up to 30 minutes).
Review the confirmation summary - any loads marked as 'Failed' will need to be reviewed, corrected and re-uploaded. All others have been successfully processed, so please do not re-upload these.

Why have some of my loads failed?

The most common reason for a failed card load is an incorrect Cardholder ID (CHID) in your submitted template. This may be a simple typo, but can also often occur if a card has been replaced and the old CHID has been entered. Please run this report to check the CHID, update your template and resubmit the failed row(s).

Question 2

How do I load/unload my cards?

Accepted Answer

You can transfer funds from account to card, or back again, in seconds. You can also load multiple cards and currencies in batch. Remember, you still need to activate your card before use.

Using your desktop account:

Watch this 1-minute video:

Choose the currency you want to load. If required, you can convert currency first.
Select the transfer direction.
If you manage multiple cards, you’ll be able to select the card you want to load funds from/to.
Enter the amount you want to load and click 'TRANSFER IMMEDIATELY'.

Take the guided tour:

Sign into your account via your desktop and then click here for a quick tutorial (You must be signed in first).

Using the Centtrip app:

Sign into the app and tap 'Load Card'
Select the currency you would like to transfer. If you want to transfer a currency you don't currently hold, please convert currency first.
To you want to move funds from your card to account instead of from account to card, tap to switch the'Transfer Direction'.
Press 'NEXT'
Enter the amount, and then 'CONFIRM' to transfer funds instantly.

Question 3

How can I update a cardholder's date of birth and mobile number?

Accepted Answer

Corporate Super Administrators are able to instantly update the date of birth (DOB) and mobile number associated with a card. These details are required for password reset, account activation and SMS PIN reminders.

When can this feature be used?

How to update a DOB / mobile number:

[how-tos][figure]Sign into your account and scroll down to the 'CARD BALANCES' section. Locate the card you want to update and click the 'EDIT' button.[/figure][figure]Scroll down to 'CARDHOLDER DETAILS', amend the DOB and/or mobile number and click 'UPDATE'.[/figure][figure]You will get an on-screen reminder that these updates will apply to any other cards which are registered to this email address. Click 'OK' to confirm your changes.[/figure][figure]If required, a replacement user can now reset the account password by visiting account.centtrip.com and clicking 'FORGOT PASSWORD'.[/figure][/how-tos]

Question 4

What is a one-time batch payment?

Accepted Answer

Centtrip's one-time batch payment feature enables you to make one-off payments to multiple recipients, by uploading a single spreadsheet containing all recipient account and payment details. You do not need to upload a seperate list of beneficiaries, and their details are not saved after the payment, so your account is kept clear of unnecessary details.

Follow these steps to make a one-time batch payment

Question 5

What is a forward contract and how do they work?

Accepted Answer

What is a forward contract?

A forward contract (or forward trade) is an agreement to buy or sell a specific amount of currency, at a predetermined exchange rate, on a specific date in the future. Forward contracts are derivative financial instruments (i.e. their value is dependent on the changing value of the currencies involved) which are used to mitigate adverse currency fluctuations - they are used by many businesses to protect profits and bottom lines.

Forward contracts are priced in the same way as SPOT contracts, where a spread is charged to the FX rate. Forward pricing can vary from SPOT pricing based on numerous factors, including interest rate differentials between the 2 currencies and the period you are looking to secure the exchange rate for.

What are the benefits?

Gain protection against adverse moves in exchange rates - a fixed rate means budgets and forecasts will not be affected by FX volatility
Simplify your budgeting and forecasts with a guaranteed rate of exchange.
Enjoy a greater degree of certainty - be better able to predict cash flows and understand what will be received.
Lock in a favourable exchange rate now, for future currency requirements.
Enjoy a flexible payment plan - pay in full on a chosen date or spread your payments over the contract period.

What is required to secure a forward contract?

All forward contracts require an initial deposit on the contract to secure the trade. The deposit is held against the contract and will be deducted from the final drawdown of the contract.

EXAMPLE:

Company A has a requirement to convert 1m USD into GBP in 6 months. Noting that the exchange rate is currently advantageous, they book a forward contract to mitigate any adverse moves in the market. On execution of this trade, Centtrip require Company A to pay an initial deposit of 10% (USD 100,000.00), which will be taken off the final sum of the amount due on the contract.

Company A's contract protects them from any adverse moves in the market, and avoids any currency risk - in 6 months, they know exactly what rate of exchange they will get when converting USD to GBP.

What is a ‘Margin Call’?

Throughout the contract, Centtrip’s treasury team will monitor the trade against the performance of the market.

If the market should move by 5% against the value of the trade, Centtrip will require additional collateral known as ‘Variation Margin’, to hold against the contract, in addition to the 10% deposit. It should be noted that this is not a charge/cost, this will be held additionally to the initial deposit.

This request for ‘Variation Margin’ is known as a ‘Margin call’ and needs to be sent to Centtrip within 48 hours of the request, subject to weekends and Bank holidays.

If Centtrip exercises a ‘Margin Call’ on a specific trade, this will be held against the forward contract, alongside the initial deposit. The additional collateral is held against the forward contract until its maturity date and then taken off the final sum of the amount due on the contract.

Please note, if required Centtrip may exercise multiple margin calls.

For more information, please refer to our Forward Contract Addendum.

What if I can’t pay the ‘Margin Call’?

If the ‘Margin Call’ request is not met within the timeframe of 48 hours, Centtrip reserves the right to close out the forward contract. In this scenario, if there is a financial loss, this will be taken from the initial deposit and any funds held against the trade. Should the financial loss exceed these amounts, this will be passed on to the client.

Things to consider before booking a forward contract.

Given that forward contracts are a derivative financial instrument, there is risk involved, as the market could move against the rate of the contract. The value/position of the contract will be monitored by Centtrip’s treasury department on an ongoing basis to make sure that we hold enough collateral against the contract.

You need to be aware that should the market move adversely, Centtrip may require additional funds to be sent within 48 hours notice. As a business, you need to make sure there is sufficient cash flow to facilitate more than one ‘Margin Call’. The longer the required duration of the contract, the greater the risk of the contract itself.

Is a forward contract right for you?

If you have any questions about the information above, or are not sure whether forwards are suitable or the best choice for you, please get in touch. Our expert team will help you make an informed decision based on your requirements. If we do not believe a forward trade is right for you at this stage, we will tell you.

Question 6

How do I approve payments?

Accepted Answer

If you have with authority to approve payments, you will receive a notification whenever a payment is submitted.

Sign into your Centtrip account
Select 'Send Payments'
Then 'APPROVALS'

Question 7

What is the card base currency?

Accepted Answer

When ordering cards, you can select either EUR, GBP or USD as your preferred base currency.

This is the default currency in which card transactions will be made, unless another currency is specified at point of sale.

Transaction fees (such as ATM withdrawal or foreign exchange) are always charged in the card's base currency.

Question 8

How do I sign in?

Accepted Answer

Activate your account

If you are new to Centtrip and/or have never signed in before, you'll first need to activate your account and create a password. You can then sign in via your desktop, or the Centtrip app.

Sign in via your desktop

Visit account.centtrip.com
Enter your username and password and click 'SIGN IN' (Forgotten your password?)
Select your preferred verification method:
- EMAIL - check your inbox for your verification code. Not received this?
- MOBILE APP - follow these steps to link your device and/or enter your app generated your app code.
- SMS - enter the verification code which has been sent to your mobile phone. Note - the code will be sent to the number which is registered to the card. Follow these steps if you need to update your number.

Sign in via the Centtrip app

Question 9

How does Centtrip safeguard my account?

Accepted Answer

How do I know my money is safe?

Centtrip Limited is authorised as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to issue e-money. Centtrip is required to safeguard funds received in exchange for e-money that has been issued.

The specific regulations that Centtrip must comply with are set out in detail within:

Regulation 20 of the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (EMRs);
Payment Services Regulations 2017(PSRs); and
Chapter 10 of the FCA Approach Document.

How does Centtrip safeguard my money?

Centtrip itself only issues e-money to customers for certain types of transactions and in relation to limited number of currencies. All other e-money is issued by PFS Card Services (Ireland) Limited (PCSIL) pursuant to the terms of an authorised distribution agreement that is in place between Centtrip and PCSIL.

Centtrip is the e-money issuer and will safeguard funds on account which are held in the following currencies:

AED/UAE Dirhams
BHD Bahraini Dinar
CNY Chinese Yuan
KWD Kuwaiti Dinar
MXN Mexican Peso
SGD Singapore Dollar

For all other currencies, PCSIL is the e-money issuer.

Centtrip will also safeguard funds for e-money that is issued as part of carrying out the following types of transactions:

Settlement of a FX conversion where funds are received after confirmation and onward payment is made to another account following receipt of the sold currency. This means that e-money will be issued by Centtrip in relation to any payment that is directly related to the settlement of an FX conversion where the sold amount is sent to Centtrip after execution of the transaction and onward payment is being made to another account (and not held on account); and
Settlement of a forward FX conversion. This means that on receipt of the sold currency from the customer, the purchased currency amount is issued as e- money by Centtrip and onward payment made as an e-money related payment.

In all other instances, PCSIL will ensure that relevant funds (which is the Available Balance on the Centtrip Card) are segregated from their operational funds and held in the Customer Funds Account in accordance with the safeguarding requirements of the Electronic Money Regulations 2011. In the event that PCSIL became insolvent those funds would be protected against claims made by any of PCSIL’s creditors.

For e-money issued by Centtrip, we use the segregation method of safeguarding. This means that funds received for e-money are segregated immediately upon receipt and held in safeguarding accounts with our banking partner, Arbuthnot Latham. These funds are held separately from Centtrip’s own operational funds and working capital.

Centtrip does not maintain a safeguarding account for each individual customer. Rather, Centtrip holds pooled accounts in the name of ‘Centtrip Client Money Accounts’ in each currency for the purposes of issuing e-money. Centtrip performs ongoing reconciliations of its safeguarding accounts throughout the working day.

Centtrip’s banking partners have all been requested to provide a warranty that the safeguarded funds will not be used to satisfy or offset any other obligation including those obligations imposed on Centtrip itself. Centtrip’s banking partners and card provider are authorised in the UK and in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Which types of transaction are safeguarded?

In EMRs, safeguarding applies to what are described as 'Relevant Funds'. These are defined as sums received ‘in the form of payment by a payment instrument only have to be safeguarded when they are credited to the EMI’s payment account or are otherwise made available to the EMI, subject to the requirement that they are safeguarded by the end of five business days after the date on which the e-money was issued.’

Centtrip’s own funds must be held on different bank accounts as these monies are not safeguarded.

When does safeguarding apply and for how long?

Safeguarding should start immediately, once 'Relevant Funds' have been ‘credited to the EMI’s payment account or are otherwise made available to the EMI’. Centtrip is then under an obligation to safeguard Relevant Funds up until the point Centtrip has provided a payment instruction to our payment service provider and the funds have been remove from our payment account. At this point, the funds can no longer be said to be within Centtrip’s control.

Can I have confidence in Centtrip’s safeguarding processes?

Centtrip conducts an annual audit of its compliance with the regulatory safeguarding requirements.

has up-to-date documented safeguarding systems and controls;
holds records that demonstrate and explain the rationale behind its safeguarding decisions; and
fully discharges its safeguarding obligations as prescribed by the relevant legislation.

Question 10

Why was my card transaction declined?

Accepted Answer

You can check the reason for a declined transaction in your desktop Centtrip account.

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The most common reasons are:

Insufficient Funds - an Administrator will need to load additional funds to the card.
Offline pins exceeded or Restricted Card - your card has been temporarily blocked due to too many incorrect PIN attempts or an offline terminal. Please contact Client Support to unblock it for you.