rom a 3-D Secure transaction in Africa to a chip-and-PIN transaction in Europe or a virtual card transaction in the Middle
East, we are experiencing unprecedented variety, flexibility and convenience in the use of corporate cards. The growing versatility and geographic
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reach of card programmes enable organisations, with a diversity of needs and scale, to benefit from greater control, convenience and cost saving. Some companies will use these opportunities to expand their programmes into emerging markets, others to optimise and automate expense management processes. Many will reduce their environmental impact by eliminating paper from their payment processes. As the card industry evolves, the plastic itself is becoming less prominent. The
Martin Cannings Europe, Middle East & Africa product head, Commercial Cards, Global Transaction Services, Citi
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Alex Blyth, Catherine Chetwynd, Amon Cohen, Mark Frary
Editorial Director Tom Otley Managing Editor Mike Toynbee Publisher Chris Mihalop Production Manager Jamie Halling
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new generation of card solutions focuses not on physical cards, but on convenience, compliance, and fully integrated data – never before has the benefit of transaction- related data been so clearly recognised. The more comprehensive the data, the better the company’s ability to automate processes, monitor policy compliance and drive efficiency. Citi is once again delighted to sponsor
the Buying Business Travel corporate card supplement. We hope that this year’s features provide inspiration on how card solutions of all types can drive tangible value and best practices in your business. n