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The Company Dime delivers essential insights into the rapidly evolving world of corporate travel payments. Our in-depth reporting illuminates the complex ecosystem of payment solutions, helping subscribers understand this critical aspect of travel management.

Readers can expect a thorough analysis of emerging technologies and payment landscape trends. From the rise of virtual cards and contactless payments to the potential of blockchain and artificial intelligence, we closely track the innovations transforming how companies pay for travel.

contactless paymentSubscribers also benefit from our scrutiny of the regulatory environment and its impact on corporate travel payments. We monitor developments such as the European Union’s Strong Customer Authentication rules and India’s payment tokenization requirements, providing timely updates and expert analysis.

Check out our case studies and success stories showcasing how leading companies leverage innovative payment solutions to drive efficiency and cost savings. These real-world examples offer valuable lessons.

We also illuminate the darker corners of the payment world, exposing hidden costs, fraud and other potential pitfalls, and arm subscribers with the knowledge they need to avoid common traps.

Our coverage features insights from thought leaders across the payment ecosystem, including banks, fintech startups and travel management companies. These expert perspectives help readers stay ahead of the curve in a fast-moving field.

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Dynamic Currency Conversion Presents Hidden Cost, Simple Fix
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Dynamic Currency Conversion Presents Hidden Cost, Simple Fix

Long known to frequent travelers, a questionable practice called dynamic currency conversion is catching more attention from bank card issuers and their clients. While the practice borders on insidious, travel professionals can protect their organizations with a little education. Bank sources said the activity — in which merchants ask foreign travelers whether they’d like charges…

Challenges Could Make A Fiercer American Express
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Challenges Could Make A Fiercer American Express

It’s a tricky time for the world’s largest corporate card provider. American Express’ recent financial performance is “disappointing,” said chairman and CEO Kenneth Chenault. An antitrust suit with potentially wide and expensive implications still is pending. Amex recently lost a couple big consumer co-branding partnerships. Average fees charged to merchants are dropping, and will keep…

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Podcast 8: Sharon Tolliver, Frederic Khalil, Linda Doty and Simone Buckley

Our eighth podcast episode features a discussion recorded this month with three procurement experts: former Thomson Reuters VP of sourcing operations Linda Doty, former Guardian Life chief procurement officer Frederic Khalil and ROA Consulting Group managing partner Sharon Tolliver. They spoke with Jay Campbell about how travel relates to procurement, procurement transformation and professional certifications….

Sean Parham

Riot Games Coping With Corporate Travel’s Virtual Card Adolescence

Virtual cards are still a work in progress, but Riot Games travel wizard Sean Parham isn’t ready to give up on them. He’s now on his second try. The intended benefits — reduced fraud, easier reconciliation and a seamless traveler experience including an easier expense process — are just too tempting. Last year Parham pulled the…

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Virtual Payment: Just (Kill) The Fax

Virtual payment remains a hot topic in managed business travel. The benefits for companies that employ non-cardholding travelers are clear. Not resolved, however, are the headaches associated with faxing card authorizations. Travel managers wonder why the hotel industry can’t get its act together. It’s not as easy as they would hope. Choice Hotels has received praise for one initiative it’s testing,…

Visa, United Add Key Piece To Ancillary Reporting Puzzle
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Visa, United Add Key Piece To Ancillary Reporting Puzzle

It was a long time coming, but standardized, global credit card reporting on ancillary airline spending is finally in place — at least for United Airlines’ corporate accounts using Visa cards. The airline in April began sending data through Visa using defined category formats that identify things like bag fees, upgrades and inflight WiFi. Using…

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