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Instant Access: One Standout Advantage of Virtual Cards Over Physical Ones

Written by Leanne Kingsley | 10 Jun 2023

Virtual cards are a game-changer for businesses, offering a standout benefit over their physical counterparts: Instant Accessibility. Unlike traditional physical cards that can take a few days to arrive in the post, virtual cards cut out these delays entirely, providing unparalleled convenience and efficiency to users.


With virtual cards, employees can make necessary purchases or easily cover expenses. Whether it's buying supplies for a project, one-off purchases or booking last-minute travel arrangements, the ability to instantly generate virtual cards streamlines the entire process.

In addition, the security features in virtual card technology are a stand-out benefit. Virtual cards can be assigned specific spending limits, and suspended or cancelled at any moment, ensuring an enhanced layer of protection against fraudulent activities. For more insights into this benefit, check out this article, How Virtual Expense Cards Help Businesses with Fraud Control.


How to get started with Caxton virtual cards:


Ordering your virtual cards with Caxton is simple:

  • Simply log into your Caxton account today.
  • Navigate to the left-hand side and click ‘Order Card’, follow the steps and you'll then be prompted to select whether you want to order a physical card or a virtual one.
  • Once you’ve opted for the virtual card option, it will show up instantly and live exclusively in your account, so you and your team can start spending right away. Plus, there's no limit to how many virtual cards you can order, making it convenient for various team members to access funds as needed.

Manage your spending with virtual cards that live exclusively in your Caxton account


Caxton's  virtual expense cards eliminate the hassle of chasing receipts. With our cards and app, you can effortlessly manage expenses by spending, snapping, and uploading receipts in just seconds.

Empower your employees by providing them with their own cards while retaining control through spending limits, card blocking, expense approvals, and auto top-ups. You can choose from Sterling and Multi-Currency cards, ensuring that your business has the flexibility it needs.

Experience a new level of financial transparency and security with Caxton's virtual and physical expense cards. Sign up today and revolutionise the way your business manages expenses.

Already have an account? Create my virtual card today.


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