Introduction E-commerce in 2026 looks nothing like it did even five years ago. Your business probably runs across at least three currencies, sources from suppliers in two or three countries, runs paid ads on four platforms, manages subscriptions to t…
Not all SMEs are managing for the same outcome. Some are still building for growth and others are already defending margin. That divide runs clearly through Wallester’s Corporate Spending Outlook 2026, which surveyed SMEs on their priorities and chal…
This article examines how virtual cards function as a tool for department budget management. It covers the mechanics of card spend limits, real-time tracking, and how budget allocation software integrates with digital payment methods to prevent overs…
This article examines the integration of virtual and physical payment cards within digital lending apps. We look at why lenders are moving away from simple bank transfers, the technical infrastructure required for card issuing, and how real-time spen…
This guide provides a technical and practical look at how tokenisation works within modern payment systems. We cover the differences between tokens and primary account numbers, the role of network providers, and the impact on security and compliance.
Last month, Visa announced a partnership with Pinwheel to build a subscription management tool for card issuers. The idea is simple: give cardholders one clear view of their recurring payments. Also, the tool should help them spot duplicate subscript…
This article covers how virtual cards work within corporate travel and T&E expense programmes: how they’re issued, why finance teams prefer them over traditional corporate cards, what to look for in a provider, and how they fit into the bro…
Client billing is where agency margins quietly disappear. Not because the work is wrong, but because the billing infrastructure underneath the work is held together with spreadsheets, screenshots, and three different platforms that do not talk to eac…
More than six in ten European small and mid-sized businesses operate across multiple countries. Half also say entering new markets is their biggest strategic priority in 2026. But when it comes to how they actually manage spending, many are still rel…
This guide details the setup of digital payment parameters to protect staff and company capital. It examines spending limits, merchant restrictions, and the role of automated platforms in financial operations. Managing corporate finances demands a ba…
This guide explores the transition from manual payment matching to automated virtual card systems. It focuses on how finance teams use digital identifiers to master payment reconciliation and remove operational friction from accounts payable. Finance…
We have just released the Wallester Corporate Spending Outlook 2026, based on an analysis of 4.6 million anonymised transactions across the UK and EEA. While 80% of SMEs are entering the year with a growth-oriented mindset, our findings reveal a sign…
This article explores how fintech developers use simulated environments to validate card-issuing logic. It details end-to-end test plans, error handling, and specific transition steps for moving from synthetic data to live production settings. Card-i…
This article explains what virtual card acceptance means in a B2B context, why vendors resist it, how finance teams can persuade suppliers to enrol, and what the process looks like in practice. Many finance teams want to switch to virtual card paymen…
When we asked companies across the EEA and UK what they planned to increase spending on in 2026, what came out on top was business travel. More precisely, forty percent of respondents said they are planning to invest more in it. But then we asked the…
This guide outlines the transition from legacy payment systems to API-driven virtual card issuance, focusing on technical implementation, spend controls, and compliance for UK and European businesses. Building a corporate virtual card programme gives…
There is a moment when a new category of spend stops being something companies experiment with. One way to recognise that moment is to take a look at the balance sheet and flag what has started regularly appearing on it over, let’s say, a yearly peri…
Written by Karine Martinez, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Wallester Corporate finance teams spend their days inside ERP and accounting platforms, because that is where so many workflows live. There are budgets, approvals, reconciliation, reportin…
