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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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Emburse chief product officer Richard Crum
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Still Nigh: The Death Of Manual Expense Reporting

Expense software developers and corporate travel providers are progressing in their efforts to kill the manual work associated with expense reporting. The application of artificial intelligence appears to be accelerating what has been a slow and painful demise. Emburse on Tuesday announced AI-powered receipt scanning — “the next step in realizing Emburse’s vision of an…

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Previously Unnamed Blockskye Client Is PwC

The plan by blockchain company Blockskye to reinvent corporate travel processes is underway at PwC, according to sources. The accounting giant, with plenty of interest in blockchain technology for its own services, was not named in earlier coverage. Its participation has been one of the industry’s worst-kept secrets. PwC moved its travel management business in…

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Grasp’s Virtual Payment Solution Strives For Standard Status

More hotel chains are adopting a solution developed by Grasp Technologies and Marriott International for the vexing problem of communicating virtual payment instructions to properties. “Right now, we’ve launched with Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt,” said Grasp senior sales director for virtual payments Stacey Mack during a webinar last week. “We will bring on more…

Mike McCormick
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Op Ed: Mike McCormick On Misconceptions, Trends And The Canary In The Coal Mine

For former Global Business Travel Association executive director and veteran corporate travel executive Mike McCormick, there’s no fighting the changes travel management now faces and no avoiding uncertainty. The American Airlines NDC-powered pricing mandate beginning now is signaling a major inflection point in the travel industry. It is the canary in the coal mine. However,…

Brex, Spotnana Launch Budget-Driven Travel Tool For Startups And ‘Scaled Companies’
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Brex, Spotnana Launch Budget-Driven Travel Tool For Startups And ‘Scaled Companies’

The venture capital-backed startup basket of the economy is a bit unsettled at the moment but that’s where card and business software firm Brex puts most of its eggs. It’s now competing for that market with a business travel service backed by Spotnana.  Available to users of Brex’s Empower platform, Brex Travel offers desktop and…

Michael Sindicich
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As Navan (Née TripActions) Releases Trojan Horse, Clients Say Branding Isn’t The Problem

During its eight years, TripActions required some administrative work for clients to sign up. They would need contact with a representative and a contract. With its rebranding, that’s gone and non-client travel managers face the prospect of fending off employees who sign up on their own, agree to terms and policies on their company’s behalf,…

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Cards Still King As Airlines And Consultants Encourage Payment Alternatives

To achieve their retailing ambitions, airlines don’t just want to control distribution. Optimizing payments is also critical, according to some observers. Alternative models, methods and technologies that could help are in development, but the rise of rivals to the card has been predicted before. “Corporations seeking price breaks in markets where they influence load factors…

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