Remote Launches Virtual Expense Cards for Employees
Remote's new cards let eligible Employer of Record staff pay for work costs with spending controls set in advance.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Remote Work
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Remote has launched Expense Cards for eligible employees using its Employer of Record service. The virtual cards come with spending controls set in advance, and transactions are recorded automatically in Remote Expenses.
Why it matters
The launch targets a reimbursement model in which workers pay costs on personal cards and wait to be repaid. Remote cited research finding that 68% of surveyed UK office workers incurred bank fees covering business expenses, and 51% said delayed reimbursements caused financial strain.
Remote's platform covers hiring and paying staff across more than 150 countries, and eligible employees can typically start using the cards within one business day for work-related purchases. The source does not give pricing beyond stating that Remote charges no platform fee and no per-card charge.
The players
Remote
Remote is a global employment platform that hires and pays staff across more than 150 countries through its Employer of Record service.
The details
Employees spend on virtual cards issued under Remote's Employer of Record offering, with company controls covering who can use the cards, what can be bought, and how much can be spent. After a transaction, employees add a receipt in the Remote app to complete the expense record, and the cards are tied to employment information including entity, role, location, and tax status.
Timeline
Remote's Expense Cards launch was reported on November 6, 2026.
Market Landscape
The card launch extends Remote's Employer of Record service from payroll and hiring into everyday work spending, a category where the company competes against employment platforms that bundle expense tools. The source does not name specific competitors or market share figures.
Eligible employees can typically use the cards within one business day for work purchases, without waiting for reimbursement from personal accounts. Companies gain advance spending controls, and Remote charges no platform fee or per-card charge.
The takeaway
Workers who regularly front work costs may avoid bank fees and reimbursement delays if their employer uses a company-issued card. Teams considering this model should compare the spending controls and reconciliation steps against their current reimbursement process.
Further reading
For more on how distributed teams handle pay and spending, see the Remote Work section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by IT Brief Australia.
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