Q: Why is my quoted exchange rate lower than expected?

Payments are subject to our standard payment fees , which will be automatically debited from your Centtrip account balance. When converting currency for onward payment, if your account does not hold sufficient funds to cover both the cost of your currency and the payment fee, the fee will be incorporated into your quoted exchange rate. This will make the rate appear lower. You can check your payment fees in your account Fee Schedule . To avoid the fee being included in your future conversion rate quotes, please ensure your account holds sufficient funds to cover it.

Q: What is a 'Bank-To' foreign exchange trade?

A Bank To foreign exchange trade is where you have booked a currency conversion within your Centtrip account, and chosen to pay using funds from your corporate bank account, rather than your Centtrip account. This will require you to make a transfer from your corporate account, to the details provided (shown on-screen and in your confirmation email) by the specified date.

Question 1

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 2

What is a transaction declined alert and how can I set one up?

Accepted Answer

Receive an instant notification if the there is a declined transaction for a specified card.

Administrators, via email
The cardholder, via email
The cardholder, via SMS

View our guide on how to set up alerts

Question 3

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 4

How do I save custom views when managing expenses?

Accepted Answer

Instantly save and re-run your tailored transaction data at any time, complete with your selected filters and fields.

You can save as many views as needed and access them from this dropdown at any time.

Question 5

Where can I find my Centtrip account reference?

Accepted Answer

Your Centtrip account reference, starting 'CENT' is provided on the 'Load Account' page.

Please always include this when making a transfer to your Centtrip account, to ensure you receive your funds as quickly as possible.

Question 6

Why is my quoted exchange rate lower than expected?

Accepted Answer

Payments are subject to our standard payment fees, which will be automatically debited from your Centtrip account balance.

When converting currency for onward payment, if your account does not hold sufficient funds to cover both the cost of your currency and the payment fee, the fee will be incorporated into your quoted exchange rate. This will make the rate appear lower.

You can check your payment fees in your account Fee Schedule.

To avoid the fee being included in your future conversion rate quotes, please ensure your account holds sufficient funds to cover it.

Question 7

What is a Market Order and how do I set one up?

Accepted Answer

Take advantage of exchange rate fluctuations by setting a target rate and letting Centtrip watch the market for you. If the market reaches your target rate, we will automatically execute the buying or selling of your specified currency, day or night. So you don't have to worry about missing an FX opportunity.

Types of Market Order

1) Take Profit

A Take Profit Order enables you to take advantage of favorable market movements. Choose a target rate better than the current market level. If the market reaches your target rate, your order is automatically processed on your behalf. You can set this up directly within your Centtrip account.

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2) Stop Loss

A Stop Loss Order can be used to stop further loss when an appreciating market starts to reverse. This protects you from purchasing currency at a poorer rate than expected or required. Choose a 'worst case' target rate that is weaker than the current market level and your order will be automatically executed if the market reaches this rate, protecting your profits. Contact our team to discuss or place a Stop Loss Order.

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3) One Cancels Other

This is a combination of both a Take Profit Order and a Stop Loss. If the market appreciates and the Take Profit Order is triggered, the Stop Loss will automatically be cancelled. Conversely, if the Stop Loss is triggered the Take Profit Order will automatically be cancelled. These are enable you to take advantage of a positive market move, whilst protecting a key level. Get in touch to discuss a OCO order.

Question 8

How do I access my requested card expense reports?

Accepted Answer

You will recieve an email confirmation when your requested report is ready to download.

Follow the steps below to access it:

Question 9

Where can I find out more about the Centtrip card?

Accepted Answer

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The Centtrip prepaid card can hold funds in up to 15 currencies and offers the highest balances and transaction limits on the market. You can transfer funds between your account and card in seconds and view real-time expenditure via your desktop account or the app.

Manage multiple cards under on Centtrip account
Hold funds in up to 15 currencies on one card simultaneously
Enjoy a standard balance of up to £100,000
Make single purchases of up to $175,000 equivalent
Withdraw up to £4000 daily from 2.1 million ATMs worldwide
Use your card in more than 210 countries and territories
Transfer up to £50,000 daily to one or multiple cards instantly
Choose from GBP, USD or EUR as a base currency for your card
Streamline reconciliation with in-app receipt upload and a dedicated Expense Management platform

higher balances and limits available upon request, subject to approval.

How to order cards

You can download the Card Order Template within your Centtrip account, under Order Cards.

Don't yet have a Centtrip account?

Question 10

What is a 'Bank-To' foreign exchange trade?

Accepted Answer

A Bank To foreign exchange trade is where you have booked a currency conversion within your Centtrip account, and chosen to pay using funds from your corporate bank account, rather than your Centtrip account.

This will require you to make a transfer from your corporate account, to the details provided (shown on-screen and in your confirmation email) by the specified date.