Question 1

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 2

How do I activate my Centtrip account and create a password?

Accepted Answer

Whether you are a cardholder or an administrator, you need to follow our account activation process and create a password the first time you log in.

Check your inbox for an email inviting you to Activate your account and click 'START NOW'.
If you cannot find your activation email, simply reset your password.
Enter a secure password for your account and click 'CREATE PASSWORD'.
You can now sign into the app, or log into your desktop account.

Question 3

How long will it take for my Centtrip cards to arrive?

Accepted Answer

Once ordered, your card(s) should arrive within seven working days, though some international deliveries may take longer.

You can review the progress of your order(s) anytime, by visiting Manage Cards and switching to the Batch card result tab. Here you can check the order status, as well as the shipped date.

Question 4

I don't receive email login codes or the code has expired, how do I login?

Accepted Answer

Often corporate or private email systems block or delay emails from certain senders to prevent spam and unwanted messages. This can affect emails from Centtrip containing login authentication codes.

Corporate accounts

To fix this issue, your IT/technical team will need to create a 'permitted sender policy' by creating a rule:

for emails from noreply@centtrip.com and/or
for emails with the return address (mail envelope from) "@track.centtrip.com".

More information about permitted sender policies is available here: Mimecaster Central.

Personal accounts

If the email address you use to login to Centtrip is not managed by a corporate admin, adding noreply@centtrip.com to your safe senders email list should mean these emails arrive before the code expires.

Question 5

How do I sign into my desktop account?

Accepted Answer

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.

New User?

If you do not yet have a login, you will first need to activate your account and create a password.

Check your inbox for an email inviting you to Activate your account and click 'START NOW'.
Enter a secure password for your account and click 'CREATE PASSWORD'.
You will now be redirected to the login page. Follow the steps above to sign in.

If you can't find your activation email, please reset your password.

Question 6

What are Corporate Labels and how do I set them up?

Accepted Answer

Corporate Labels are custom to your organisation and can be anything that will assist your accounting processes. Create as many label groups as required and link each individual label to alternative values, such as accounting or tax codes, for easy mapping.

Once set up, Corporate Labels can be attached to card and cash transactions instantly, either by cardholders within the Centtrip app, or by Administrators via the expenses dashboard.

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You can even specify which label groups will be visible to cardholders, allowing you to create separate codes for administrative purposes verus expense submission.

How to create Corporate Labels

Watch 2-minute video -

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Or, follow these steps -

Step 1)

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From your expenses dashboard, visit the CORPORATE LABELS and then click Add label group.

Step 2)

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Enter a name for your first label group and click Add'. As an example, you may want a group for Expense Type, Yacht name, Reconciliation Status or Location.

Step 3)

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Switch the SHOW IN APP toggle to green if you want cardholders to be able to add your pre-set labels to their expenses via the app.

Step 4)

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Click Manage Labels to start adding labels to your label group.

Step 5)

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Enter the name of your first label, e.g. Project 1 and an Alternative Value (optional) and click Add. Repeat this to add your remaining labels to this group. Note - you can also upload labels in batch.

Step 6

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You can now add your corporate labels to transactions via the main EXPENSES screen. Click a transaction and then simply select a label from your corporate label group.

Step 7

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If enabled, cardholders can also attach your preset labels via a quick dropdown in the app. Only the label will visible to cardholders - the alternative value will be stored with the transaction. Share our quick expenses guide with your team.

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How to create labels in batch

Save time by uploading a spreadsheet of labels (and alternative values) into your corporate label groups. You can even export any pre-existing cardholder labels to edit or update and re-upload in batch.

1. Export existing cardholder labels

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Sign in and click to visit 'Manage Expenses'. Then select LABELS from the left hand menu, switch to the Cardholder labels tab and click Download. Edit the downloaded spreadsheet as needed and add alternative values for each label...

2. Import Corporate Labels in batch

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Switch back to the Corporate label groups tab. Locate the group you want to import labels to, or create a new group (see above), then click Import. Follow the complete and upload the label template, or upload your updated cardholder label spreadsheet from the previous step.

Why use Corporate Labels?

Attach instantly - add them to expenses via a dropdown in your desktop account or the app.
Simplified reconciliation - labels can be linked to accounting codes; useful for mapping.
Entirely bespoke - create any custom Label Groups and labels that will assist you.
Improved reporting - add labels to transaction reports and include them in data exports.
Greater accuracy - selecting from your pre-set list of labels means less room for error.

Question 7

How can I manage and order Centtrip cards?

Accepted Answer

Administrators can access the 'Manage Cards' feature within their account. Users with the relevant permissions will also be able to view the 'Order Cards' tab.

Step 1

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Sign in and click on 'Manage Cards' in the navigation bar.

Step 2

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Use the filters or search-box to locate a particular card, and click on the card to open the 'Card details' panel.

Step 3

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Lock/Unlock - use the Lock/Unlock toggle as required. Once locked, no further transactions or withdrawals can be made. Unlock again anytime to use immediately.

Step 4

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Close Card - use this feature if a card is no longer required. Any unused card funds will be automatically transferred back into your Centtrip account.

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Reassign Card - assign a generic/unnamed card (eg. 'Spare Card', 'Captain's card', 'Finance team card') to a new nominated user. This will update the email address, date of birth and mobile number associated to the card; these details are required for account and app login.

Step 6

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Order Cards - switch to the 'Order Cards' tab and follow the steps to submit your order. Please note - this feature will only be visible if you have authority to order cards.

Tips for completing your Card Order Form:

Date of birth format: DD/MM/YYYY
Name fields: max 22 chars incl spaces for both first and last name combined, no special characters
Phone number format: please enter the country code first followed by the number. For example 044 for UK, 001 for US.
Cardholder email and date of birth is required for card activation and password reset - please enter these accurately.

View our card fees and limits here

Personal Clients:

We can only issue one card per personal account. If you need a replacement card, please email Client Support.

You can also report your card lost or stolen in the Centtrip app

Tap the three lines in the top right of the home screen.
Select 'Lost or Stolen Card' from the settings menu.
Press 'REPORT YOUR CARD LOST OR STOLEN' at the bottom of the screen.

This will lock your card and notify us that a replacement is required. We'll be in contact with you to confirm the details.

*There is a fee of £10 to replace a lost or stolen card.

Question 8

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 9

How do I remove a user's account access?

Accepted Answer

Corporate Super Administrators can instantly remove access for any users on the account.

Watch quick video -

Follow these steps -

Sign into your account, click or hover over the settings cog and select 'User Management'. Then select your Corporate and Operating Account, and 'APPLY'.

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Review the list and locate the user you want to remove access for. Click 'EDIT'.

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Scroll to the bottom and switch on Disable corporate Site access. Then SAVE.

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How can I check whether I am a CSA?

Question 10

How do I close a Centtrip card?

Accepted Answer

If you want to close a Centtrip card which is no longer required, you can do this within the 'Manage Cards' section of your desktop account.

Please note - you will only be able to access this feature if you are a corporate account holder. For personal accounts, please contact Centtrip Support.

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