Question 1

What is a Forward Contract, what are the benefits and how do I set one up?

Accepted Answer

Forwards enable you to reduce uncertainty and mitigate currency risk by securing a fixed exchange rate for delivery in the future. They give you the freedom to take advantage of exchange rates in times that make sense for you, without having to pay for them until they are needed. This keeps your funds free for other uses and protects you from currency fluctuations.

Types of Forward Contract

Fixed Dated Forward

A Fixed Dated Forward enables you to buy or sell currency for settlement on a specific date in the future, at a pre-determind rate. Unlike a Spot Contract, a Fixed Forward eliminates the risk of a market fluctuation which is out of your favour, by locking in a favourable rate for a future transaction.

Tailor delivery dates to suit your requirements
Allows flexibility for early delivery or to extend the delivery date
Eliminates pricing uncertainties by locking in a favourable rate
Delivery dates up to 12 months in the future

Window Forward

A Window Forward is similar to a Fixed Dated Forward, but offers additional benefits by providing multiple settlements at a fixed rate, within the pretermined timeframe.

You set the delivery window
Allows for multiple deliveries
The total amount of the contract can be settled in increments
Single or multiple deliveries are set at a single exchange rate

Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF)

A NDF allows hedging in currencies where governement regulations retrict foreign access to local currency or the parties want to compensate for risk without a physical exchange of funds. NDF settle against a fixing rate at maturity, with the net amount in USD, or another fully convertible currency, either paid or received.

Contact our currency experts to discuss your requirements today.

Question 2

What are multi-currency holding accounts?

Accepted Answer

Centtrip's multi-currency holding accounts allow you to receive and hold foreign currency without having to open foreign bank accounts, saving you time & money.

You can hold funds in your multi-currency account for future use, send a transfer from your account, or convert your currency to USD or another foreign currency. You can also purchase currency directly within your account to take advantage of favourable market conditions.

Available Currencies

Question 3

How do I view my card transactions?

Accepted Answer

You can monitor your expenditure in real time using the Centtrip app - simply select ‘CARD TRANSACTIONS’ at the bottom of the app dashboard. Tap into an expense to view more details, including time and location.

Question 4

How do I find my nearest ATM?

Accepted Answer

To find your nearest chip-enabled ATM, we recommend using the Mastercard ATM Locator.

You can access this anytime via the Centtrip app - simply tap the app menu icon in the top right of the screen, select 'ATM Locator' and enter your location to search:

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Get your copy of our cardholder guide for more hints and tips.

Question 5

How can I check my card balance?

Accepted Answer

You can check your real-time card balance whenever you need via the Centtrip app. The app will also show how much you have left to spend before hitting your daily limit. There are two ways to check:

From the 'CARD TRANSACTIONS' screen:

Tap 'CARD TRANSACTIONS' from the app dashboard.
Select 'BALANCE AND LIMITS' at the bottom of the screen.
Review your Card Balance and Remaining Available Spend.
Select 'Card Limits' to see your daily and monthly limits for card spend, cash withdrawals and your maximum transaction amount.

From the 'Card Settings' screen:

Visit the ‘YOUR CARDS’ screen by tapping ‘All cards’ from the app dashboard.
Tap on your card to reveal card functions, and press ‘Card Settings’ to open.
Review your Card Balance and Remaining Available Spend.
Scroll down to see your daily and monthly limits for card spend, cash withdrawals and your maximum transaction amount.

Question 6

How do I switch between my different Centtrip accounts?

Accepted Answer

If you are an Administrator on more than one Centtrip account, you can switch between them easily, without having to log out and back in again with different user credentials.

Switching between your US accounts - click your account name at the top of your dashboard to open a dropdown menu containing a list of your other US accounts. Select the one you want to switch to.
Switching from a US account to a UK account - click the US flag icon at the top of your account dashboard and select 'UNITED KINGDOM' from the dropdown menu.
Switching from a UK account to a US account - click the Settings cog in the top-right corner of your UK dashboard. Select 'Centtrip USA Dashboard' from the dropdown menu.

Question 7

What does it mean if a card ‘spends from a shared balance’?

Accepted Answer

All cards associated with your Centtrip account will be one of two types;

Cards that spend from the shared balance will draw funds directly from the operating account.
Pre-load cards do not spend from the shared balance and require funds to be transferred onto them from the account. Administrators can do this instantly using Quick Transfer.

In both cases, card spend is subject to the limits of the operating account, as well as any individual card limits applied by the administrator.

Question 8

How do I lock and unlock my card?

Accepted Answer

Keep your card extra secure by temporarily locking it while not in use. Your card can be locked/unlocked instantly using the Centtrip app.

Open the app and visit the ‘YOUR CARDS’ screen by tapping ‘All cards’ from the app dashboard.
Tap on your card to reveal card functions, and press ‘Card Settings’ to open.
Switch the ‘LOCK/UNLOCK’ toggle as required.
Once locked, no payments or withdrawals will be allowed.
Unlock your card at any time to use immediately.

(If you're an Administrator, you can also set all card limits to zero until the card is required.)

Find out what to do if your card has been lost or stolen.

Question 9

What should I do if my card is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Cardholders can report a lost or stolen card and instantly block it using the app:

Open the app and visit the ‘YOUR CARDS’ screen by tapping ‘All cards’ from the app dashboard.
Tap on your card to reveal card functions, and press ‘Card Settings’ to open.
Select ‘REPORT AS LOST OR STOLEN’ to permanently close your card and order a replacement.
Please notify your account Administrator so they can arrange a new card and transfer any preloaded card funds back into the main account.

Important! This action cannot be undone; we recommend locking your card if unsure.

If you're an administrator, set the card limits to zero to prevent any unauthorised activity and contact Centtrip.

Question 10

Is Centtrip’s corporate USD Mastercard a credit or debit card?

Accepted Answer

The Centtrip USD Mastercard is neither a credit, nor debit card. 

Centtrip cards are Corporate prepaid cards, reloadable and issued by a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation member. Each time you use your Centtrip card, the purchase value is deducted from the funds available for the card or the associated Operating Account.

You can use your Centtrip Mastercard worldwide, online and in store. 