This guide covers what T&E expenses are, why businesses lose visibility over travel spend, how to structure an expense policy, which controls prevent misuse, and how business travel cards compare to traditional reimbursement methods. It also cove…
Instant payments are moving from a regulatory requirement to everyday financial infrastructure. In short, the question is no longer whether SEPA Instant is coming. It is already here. What matters now is how it actually changes the way businesses mov…
This article covers how corporate spending limits work in practice, what card-level controls finance teams can apply, and why pre-approved spend logic does more to prevent policy breaches than written policies alone. It also explains how virtual card…
Written by Karine Martinez, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Wallester In the world of corporate payments, cards are often reduced to little more than a commodity. But Karine Martinez, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Wallester, makes a compelling…
This guide provides a technical framework for deploying a virtual card ecosystem within the UK and European regulatory framework. It covers the transition from legacy banking to API-first issuing while addressing specific fraud mitigation strategies…
This guide explains how to integrate virtual payment tools into a company’s daily operations. It covers the setup of spend permissions, the creation of clear internal rules, and methods for tracking transactions in real time. Readers will find…
This guide explores the mechanics of modern corporate card programmes, focusing on spend visibility, risk mitigation, and finance team workflows. It provides a detailed framework for CFOs to move from manual expense management to automated, card-led…
What our CRM team hears week after week is rarely just a question of whether Wallester Business can do something. The questions are usually more practical: how to use the platform properly, what to put on cards, how many cards to issue, and how to or…
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…
