As a business owner, finding a hassle-free solution for managing business expenses is no small feat. That’s where Float comes in—a corporate card designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind.
Float eliminates the need for personal guarantees, offers high spending limits, supports both Canadian and U.S. currency, and takes less than 10 minutes to apply for. Naturally, we had to give it a try. Here’s our take.
What is Float?
Float is more than just a card—it’s a platform that lets you spend, track, approve, and reconcile business transactions effortlessly.
Here’s how it works:
Card Options: Issue physical or virtual cards to employees. Both come with customizable spending controls and real-time reporting for easy management.
Unlimited Cards: Need a card for each employee or specific vendors? No problem. You can issue as many as you like and set spending limits, or pause and cancel them instantly when necessary.
Receipt Tracking Made Easy: Once a purchase is made, Float sends a quick text reminding the user to upload the receipt. Employees can simply snap a photo and text it back—no more missing or forgotten receipts!
Seamless Integration: Float integrates with platforms like Xero, QuickBooks, and NetSuite, so transactions can be exported directly into your accounting system.
And here’s a bonus: Float was founded by a couple of sharp minds from Waterloo’s computer science and business programs. Supporting Canadian talent never felt so good.
Our Experience with Float
Signing up for the Float card couldn’t have been easier. We’ll dive deeper into the setup process in a separate post, but here’s the gist:
The account administrator verifies their identity and sets spending rules.
Employees fill out a form, provide proof of identity (a driver’s license and a quick facial recognition scan), and set up a PIN.
The entire process was done in 10 minutes, and the card arrived in the mail 10 days later. Even better, signing up for a virtual card gives you immediate access to completing purchases online or remotely. With a physical card, activating it was as simple as logging into the provided website and clicking a button.
Making Purchases with Float
Using Float for purchases is a breeze. It works like any Visa or Mastercard—just tap, and you’re done.
After completing an online purchase, we received a friendly reminder from Float to upload the receipt and categorize the expense. You have the option to either reply with a photo or upload a document directly on Float’s website.
The Float dashboard deserves a shoutout here—it’s clean, intuitive, and efficient. We simply selected the transaction, uploaded the receipt, and added details like general ledger codes, vendor info, and admin-assigned tags. This level of detail makes integrating with accounting software seamless.
Why We Love Float
Float is a no-brainer for businesses looking to streamline both business and employee spending. Here’s why:
No Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Employees no longer need to spend their own money and wait for reimbursement.
No Annual Fee: Even if the card sits idle, you’re not losing money.
Flexible Control: Lost card? No problem—pause or cancel it instantly.
Ease of Use: Submitting receipts is as simple as snapping a photo. No more chasing employees for crumpled, lost receipts.
Float is more than a card—it’s a smarter way to manage expenses. If you’re ready to simplify your employee expense tracking, reach out to us. Let’s make spending easy!
Final Thoughts
Float has been a game-changer for simplifying our business expenses, and tools like this are just one way to save time, save money, and gain peace of mind in your business. For more practical tips and insights, sign up for our monthly newsletter—it’s packed with actionable advice sent straight to your inbox. (follow the link or scroll to the bottom of this page to complete the newsletter sign-up)
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