Your Cledara cards issued to pay for your software, are virtual debit cards powered by Mastercard or Visa.
A virtual debit card is a debit card that is issued and usable without a corresponding physical plastic card. It can be used to purchase goods or services in the same way wherever Mastercard or Visa is accepted online.
Cledara virtual cards are like regular cards. The details of the cards used to pay for your software can only be accessed securely through the Cledara platform. Once the card is generated, the virtual card is activated and ready to use immediately.
Why virtual cards for software?
As most SaaS is paid for online, Cledara only issues virtual cards to pay for your software expenses.
Why debit cards?
Cledara provides debit cards, rather than prepaid ones, as we see that many more merchants accept debit cards, which means you can use your Cledara cards in more places.
The cost of card issuance is included in your plan, which means issuing a card does not incur any additional costs.
Do Cledara cards work in other currencies?
Yes, you can pay with your Cledara cards in most currencies supported by Mastercard or Visa.
If you make a payment in a currency different from your GBP or EUR account, a foreign exchange (FX) fee of 1.99% will apply.
Can I get physical cards as well?
Yes! Whilst to manage your software you use virtual cards, Cledara also provides physical cards to manage your day-to-day expenses.
These are Visa debit cards that you or your colleagues can use whilst travelling, paying for a lunch with clients or arrange a taxi trip.
You can order physical cards to manage your company's spend through the “Spend Management” section.
Curious to know more about physical Cledara cards? You can read more about it here.