UK and EU Expensify Card
Set up the Expensify Card in the UK and EU
The Expensify Card is available for companies in the United Kingdom and select European countries. This guide walks you through eligibility and how to set up and start using the card in GBP or EUR.
Workspace Admins can issue virtual Expensify Cards to members and manage spending in GBP or EUR. Physical cards will be available soon.
Who can set up the Expensify Cards in the UK and EU
The card is currently available for:
- Companies with a GBP or EUR business bank account connected
- Businesses located in supported UK or EEA countries
If your company hasn’t yet connected a GBP or EUR business bank account, follow this process to get started.
Check Which Countries Can Enable the Expensify Card in the UK and EU
The Expensify Card can be used anywhere Visa is accepted.
However, only companies registered in the following 20 UK and EU countries can enable the Expensify Card for their Workspace:
- Belgium
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Ireland
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
How to set up the Expensify Card
What are the pre-requisites to set up the Expensify Card in the UK and EU
To set up the Expensify Card in the UK and EU, you must:
- Have a GBP or EUR bank account connected. To connect one, Enable Global Reimbursement.
- Complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) forms.
- Share the last 90 days of statements from your connected GBP or EUR bank account with Concierge so they can assess your eligible limit
1. How to enable the Expensify Card on your workspace
- From navigation tabs (on the left on Web, on the bottom on Mobile), choose Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > More features.
- In the Spend section, enable Expensify Card.
- So that we can assess your request, reach out to Concierge and provide the last 90 days of statements from the connected UK or EU bank account
Once enabled, Expensify Card will appear in the navigation tabs.
How to link a bank account to settle the Expensify Card
- From navigation tabs (on the left on Web, on the bottom on Mobile), choose Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Expensify Card
- Click Issue new card.
- Choose the GBP or EUR business bank account that should be used to settle all Expensify Card transactions.
How to issue virtual Expensify Cards to employees
- From navigation tabs (on the left on Web, on the bottom on Mobile), choose Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Expensify Card
- Click Issue new card.
- Select the employee the card should be issued to.
- Choose Virtual.
- Pick a limit type:
- Smart limit – Spend up to a threshold before needing approval
- Monthly limit – Capped monthly spend
- Fixed limit – One-time spend cap (card closes once reached)
- Enter the spending limit.
- Name the card to help with tracking.
- Click Issue card to confirm.
The member can begin spending with the virtual Expensify Card immediately after it’s issued.
FAQ
What exchange rate does the Expensify Card use for foreign currency purchases?
We use the Visa FX calculator to determine exchange rates for purchases made in currencies other than GBP or EUR. Please ensure that you edit the bank fee to 0% when using the calculator, as the Expensify Card does not incur any foreign exchange fees.
Does the Expensify Card support Visa Secure for online transactions?
Yes, the Expensify Card protects online transactions with Visa Secure. Please review the Visa Secure FAQs for more information.
How do I get help with the Expensify Card in the UK and EU?
If you need help with eligibility, verification, limits, or issuing a card, message Concierge directly from the app.
