Enable Global Reimbursement
Expensify makes it easy to reimburse employees worldwide using global reimbursement.
New Expensify supports global reimbursements for business bank accounts located in:
- United States (USD)
- Canada (CAD)
- United Kingdom (GBP)
- European Union (EUR)
- Australia (AUD)
To get started, select from the instructions below. Setup steps vary by currency and country, so be sure to choose the correct location!
Choose Your Location
Select the currency of your company’s business bank account and where your company is located to get started:
- 🇺🇸 [Global Reimbursements - U.S.]
- 🇨🇦 [Global Reimbursements - Canada]
- 🇬🇧 [Global Reimbursements - United Kingdom]
- 🇪🇺 [Global Reimbursements - Europe]
- 🇦🇺 [Global Reimbursements - Australia]
What is Global Reimbursement?
Global reimbursement allows companies to send payments to employees in different countries using Expensify. Once your business bank account is verified and connected, employees can add their deposit-only accounts to receive payments directly.
Note: Each country has specific identity verification, compliance, and onboarding requirements. Use the guides above to ensure you’re submitting the correct documentation.
Requirements
| Country | Required Documents | Direct Debit Setup Time | Special Requirements | Test Debits Sent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | Address verification, bank statement | ⏳ 1-2 weeks | None | Yes |
| Canada | Address verification, bank statement, proof of beneficial ownership | ⏳ 1-2 weeks | None | Yes |
| UK | Address verification, bank statement, proof of beneficial ownership, ID for signatories, Direct Debit Authorization Mandate | ⏳ 2-8 weeks | None | Yes |
| EU | Address verification, bank statement, proof of beneficial ownership, certified ID copies, Direct Debit Authorization Mandate | ⏳ 2-8 weeks | 🇮🇹 Italy: Requires Tax ID 🇪🇸 Spain: Driver’s license cannot be used as ID |
Yes |
| Australia | Address verification, bank statement, proof of beneficial ownership, ID for signatories | ⏳ 2-4 weeks | None | Yes |
FAQ
Can other admins send global reimbursements?
Yes. Once verified, the reimbursement account can be shared with other workspace admins.
How long does it take to verify an account for global reimbursement?
The verification process can take anywhere from a few business days to several weeks, depending on whether all required documentation is provided when it begins.
