Q: What are the validation rules for a FX batch payment?

please note - all character counts include spaces FX Batch payments are compatible with the following buy/sell currencies:

Question 1

What payment methods can I use to load my account or settle an FX trade?

Accepted Answer

Please use one of the accepted payment methods listed below whenever you need to settle an FX trade (booked either via our dealing desk or as a bank-to conversion through your Centtrip account), or to load your Centtrip account.

Important - all payments must be made from an account in the same name as your Centtrip account. Learn more.

Accepted Payment Methods

Faster Payment Service (FPS) - FPS delivers funds within 2 hours, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please check your transfer limit with your bank before use. For amounts above your bank’s FPS limit, you can send a CHAPS transfer for same day-delivery.
CHAPS – CHAPS is a same-day GBP transfer from a UK bank account. Transfers must be made before a certain time to be available in your Centtrip account on the same day. Please check with your bank for times and charges associated with the transfer.
SWIFT – this is the only payment method to send GBP from a non-UK bank account. These transfers can take 1-3 working days to be received into your Centtrip account.
Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) - SEPA is a pan-European network that allows you to send payments in Euros, provided you’re based within the EU. This can take between 1-2 working days for us to receive cleared funds into your Centtrip account.

Question 2

What kind of payments can I make with Centtrip?

Accepted Answer

Make domestic or international payments without the hefty bank fees or conversion charges. Send individual, ad hoc payments, or make multiple payments in batch, in one or more currencies - with or without FX. Choose whether to send your payments right away, or schedule them for later.

Individual Payments

Use this method when:

You need to make an ad hoc payment to an individual or organisation, domestically or internationally.

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Standard Batch Payment

Use this method when:

You plan to pay individuals or organisations which already exist in your Recipients List, and you are confident that the account details are correct and up-to-date.
You already hold the required payment currencies on your account, or intend to convert before payment.

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One-Time Batch Payment

Use this method when:

You plan to pay individuals or organisations which either do not exist in your Recipients List, OR, they exist but the account details may be out of date.
You do not need the beneficiary details to be saved following payment, and would like to upload updated account details for any subsequent payments.
You already hold the required payment currencies on your account, or intend to convert before payment.

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FX Batch Payment

Use this method when:

You plan to pay individuals or organisations which either do not exist in your Recipients List, OR, they exist but the account details may be out of date.
You do not need the beneficiary details to be saved following payment, and would like to upload updated account details for any subsequent payments.
You do not hold the required payment currencies on your account, and would like Centtrip to automatically calculate the conversions for you.

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CenttripNow Payment - free, instant, 24/7.

Use this method when:

You want to transfer funds between your own Centtrip accounts.
You are planning to make a payment to a beneficiary who also a Centtrip account.

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Note - all payments are subject to your organisation's approval rules. If you require approval for payments, an administrator will need to grant this before your payment is processed.

Question 3

How do I make a batch payment with FX?

Accepted Answer

Make hundreds of multi-currency payments effortlessly with Centtrip's FX Batch Payments feature. Upload one spreadsheet containing all payment information and associated currencies, and let Centtrip do the rest.

We'll calculate any FX conversions and process your payments all in one go. Simply choose whether you want to send your payments instantly, or schedule for a later date.

None of the beneficiary details will be saved after payment, keeping your account clear and enabling you to upload updated details for any future payments.

Watch 2- minute video -

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Follow these steps -

Step 1

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Sign into your account and click on 'Buy Currency'. Then, 'CREATE BATCH' and 'UPLOAD'. Can't access this?

Step 2

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Download either the 'EXCEL' or 'CSV TEMPLATE' and enter your FX payments, ensuring you follow the validation requirements. Then, upload your completed file and click 'NEXT'.

Step 3

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Review your payment summary. Here you can enter a name for your batch, refresh the live rate(s) or remove payments from the batch.

Step 4

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Choose whether you would like to send your payment immediately or schedule for a later date, then click 'SUBMIT' or 'SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL' (depending on your permissions)

Step 5

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Follow the steps to verify using an email or SMS generated code. Then 'CONFIRM'.

Step 6

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That's it! If you require approval for payments, your Administrator(s) will be notified and it will be processed once approved. Otherwise, it will be processed instantly (as scheduled).

IMPORTANT - Please ensure you have sufficient funds on your account to cover all payments in the batch. If there are insufficient funds, any associated payments will fail.

How to load additional funds to your account >

Question 4

How do I make payments?

Accepted Answer

Make secure and cost effective payments within seconds and without limits. We tailor our services to your unique needs, whether that’s individual, ad hoc payments or regular, batch payments to suppliers or employees; domestically or internationally.

Using your desktop account:

Step 1

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Sign into your account. If you already hold the payment currency on your Centtrip account, select 'Send Payments'. Otherwise, please visit Buy Currency to convert the required amount first.

Step 2

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Select your payment currency and enter the amount.

Step 3

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Choose whether you would like to pay using funds held on your Centtrip account, or one of your cards. Leave the 'To' field as 'Bank Account'.

Step 4

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In the next four fields, select the payment recipient, enter a custom reference, choose a payment reason and check or edit the recipient email address. A confirmation will be sent to yourself, as well as the recipient email. If your payment recipient has not yet been set up, follow these steps.

Step 5

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Check the details are all correct and click 'CONFIRM' to process your payment. This can take several days depending on the currency, value and time submitted.

Using the Centtrip app:

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In the app, select ‘Send Payment’ and then (if needed) ‘Add Recipient’.
Once created, select your recipient.
Choose a currency held on your account and enter an amount.
If the currency you want to send is different to the recipient’s, you will be able to check the live exchange rate before converting and completing your payment.

Hints and tips

Question 5

Can I make payments in batch?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Save time by making single or multi-currency payments, to multiple beneficiaries, in batch. Choose whether to send your payment instantly, or schedule for later. Depending on your preferences and requirements, there are several methods:

Standard Batch Payment

Use this method when:

You plan to pay individuals or organisations which already exist in your Recipients List, and you are confident that the account details are correct and up-to-date.
You already hold the required payment currencies on your account, or intend to convert before payment.

TELL ME HOW

One-Time Batch Payment

Use this method when:

You plan to pay individuals or organisations which either do not exist in your Recipients List, OR, they exist but the account details may be out of date.
You do not need the beneficiary details to be saved following payment, and would like to upload updated account details for any subsequent payments.
You already hold the required payment currencies on your account, or intend to convert before payment.

TELL ME HOW

FX Batch Payment

Use this method when:

You plan to pay individuals or organisations which either do not exist in your Recipients List, OR, they exist but the account details may be out of date.
You do not need the beneficiary details to be saved following payment, and would like to upload updated account details for any subsequent payments.
You do not hold the required payment currencies on your account, and would like Centtrip to automatically calculate the conversions for you.

TELL ME HOW

Question 6

Do I have the relevant permissions to make an FX batch payment?

Accepted Answer

Centtrip's FX Batch Payments feature enables you to make hundred of multi-currency payments effortlessly, even those involving currency conversions.

If you cannot access the 'Buy Currency' tab or do not see the 'CREATE BATCH' button (see below), it means you may not have the required permissions to make FX batch payments.

Your FX batch payment limits and permissions are the same as for individual payments.

For example, if you require 2 approvals to make a payment, and your individual FX payment limit is GBP 10,000, this will also apply when making an FX batch payment.

Question 7

What is CenttripNow and how can I use it to make instant payments?

Accepted Answer

CenttripNow enables funds to be transferred instantaneously between connected Centtrip accounts, completely free of charge - 7 days a week, day or night. To use this service, all you need to do is connect the relevant accounts via the CenttripNow network.

If your intended beneficiary/payee does not yet have a Centtrip account, they can apply online here.

How to get started -

Step 1 - Sign in

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Both you and the beneficiary/payee need to have a Centtrip account. Sign in or apply online.

Step 2 - Connect via CenttripNow

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Visit the 'RECIPIENTS' section of your account (A). If required, click 'ADD RECIPIENT' (B) and follow the steps to set up a new beneficiary. Then, use the check boxes to select recipients (C) and click 'INVITE' to send an instant CenttripNow email invitation (D). Once they accept, you will be able to send and receive payments.

Step 3 - Connect via CenttripNow

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Alternatively, click 'ADD CENTTRIPNOW' (A) and enter a beneficary's unique CenttripNow code (B). You can also share your own, which will be shown here (C), with any payees.

Step 4 - Load account funds

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Ensure you have sufficient funds - check your balance and load your account if required.

Step 5 - Convert currency

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For international payments, you can convert currency directly within your account.

Step 6 - Make your CenttripNow payment

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To make a CenttripNow transfer, select 'Send Payments' (A) and input the details. Choose 'CenttripNow' as your payment method (B) and submit your payment when ready (C).

CenttripNow can also be used to make free, instant batch payments - find out more

Question 8

What are the validation rules for a FX batch payment?

Accepted Answer

please note - all character counts include spaces

FX Batch payments are compatible with the following buy/sell currencies:

Question 9

What are the validation rules for my one-time batch payment template?

Accepted Answer

When completing your batch payment template, please ensure you follow the validation guidance below to avoid any errors when processing your payments.

Please Note

The remaining fields in the spreadsheet are not required but can be requested for recipients with specific country/currency combination
Either BankAccountNumber or IBAN or BankClabe must be populated depending on the currency and country of recipient. Bank details must meet international format
Either BankSortCode or BankBIC or BankABA must be populated depending on the currency and country of recipient. Bank details must meet international format
You will be provided with a summary of failed payments, which will need to be corrected and submitted again.

Question 10

How do I accept a CenttripNow invitation?

Accepted Answer

CenttripNow enables funds to be transferred instantaneously between connected Centtrip accounts, completely free of charge - 7 days a week, day or night. All you need to do is connect the relevant accounts via the CenttripNow network.

To accept a CenttripNow invitation -

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Don't yet have a Centtrip account?

You can apply for a Centtrip account securely online.

What are the benefits of a Centtip account?

Manage all your deposits, inflows, payments, expenses and foreign exchange in 15 major currencies from a single account, wherever you are.

Deposit and manage 15 major currencies in unlimited amounts
Make domestic and international payments in seconds
Send or receive free, instant payments from accounts in your CenttripNow network
Enoy the highest prepaid card balances and spend limits with the Centtrip card
Move funds between accounts and cards, instantly and securely
Create separate cost centres, with tiered permissions and budgets
Convert all major currencies at live-market rates
Generate tailored, real-time, anytime reports to keep track of spend
Integrate with your accounting and finance systems

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