Question 1

Why am I being asked to sign for card transactions?

Accepted Answer

As your Centtrip card is a US issued card, when using it in stores, restaurants, hotels e.t.c, it is likely that you will be asked to sign for the transaction, as opposed to entering your PIN.

At Point of Sale you should always enter your card into the merchant's POS machine as normal, and the merchant should then provide you with a slip to sign.

Question 2

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 3

What is 3D secure?

Accepted Answer

3 Domain Secure (3DS) is a security measure for online payments which provides additional protection against fraud.

The 3 domains (acquirer, scheme, and issuer) interact with each other to exchange information and authenticate the transaction.

3D Secure helps prevent fraud and is available for Card Not Present (CNP) transactions with all major card networks, and is mandatory in the EU, following the Revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2).

Question 4

How do I close a card which is no longer required?

Accepted Answer

If you are a Corporate Administrator, you can close cards directly within your account.

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Sign into your Centtrip account
Select 'MANAGE CARDS' from the left hand menu
Use the search or filters to locate the card you wish to close
Click on the card to open the 'Card details' panel
Select 'CLOSE CARD'

Important - this cannot be undone. If unsure, we recommend locking the card.

Question 5

How do I add funds to my Account?

Accepted Answer

You can send funds to your Centtrip account by wire transfer (account load by ACH transfer is coming soon - FUNDS SENT BY ACH WILL CURRENTLY BE RETURNED). Payment details are provided within your account:

Step 1)

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Visit your account 'DASHBOARD' and click on 'Account details' towards the bottom.

Step 2)

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Sign into your corproate bank account and make a transfer using the details shown on-screen. Be sure to include your account name as a reference.

Step 3)

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Payment must be from the account specified during application. If unsure, check the 'Source of funds' tab.

As soon as the funds are received, they are available for use immediately.

Use the Quick Transfer feature to move funds onto your pre-load Centtrip card(s).

Question 6

What type of business registration documents can I provide for my Centtrip application?

Accepted Answer

Examples of acceptable business registration documents include:

Please note - registration documents vary by state and may bear a different name to the examples above.

Documents must also be:

Issued by a reliable, independent source such as the local commercial register of the country where the business is registered.
Dated within 12 months of the application, or contain a signature and a state of affairs with a date not older than 12 months. This means a certificate of incorporation may not be accepted

The document must meet the following file format and size requirements:

Formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, or PDF (maximum 2 pages)
Size:
- PDFs for legal arrangement documents: minimum 1 KB, maximum 25 MB
- Other PDFs and other formats: minimum 1 KB, maximum 4 MB

If you have any questions, please speak to your Account Manager.

Question 7

How can I update my cell number?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

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 9

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 10

How do I get access to the payments and foreign exchange service?

Accepted Answer

If you do not see the payments & FX dashboard (shown below) when you click on 'PAYMENTS & FX' from your account menu, it means either that this service has not yet been enabled for your account, or that you do not have the relevant access rights.

To request access, please contact your Centtrip account manager or email Client Support.