Ramp

★★★★★ 4.9

Corporate Cards & Spend Management

Save time and money with unlimited 1.5% cashback, expense automation, and intelligent corporate cards. The ultimate platform for controlling company spend.

Kiree Score

9.5

Annual Fee

$0

Cashback

1.5%

Virtual Cards

Unlimited

Navigation

1. Overview

Best For

Startups & Tech Companies★★★★★
SaaS Businesses★★★★★
Agencies★★★★★
Remote Teams★★★★★
E-commerce★★★★☆

Not Ideal For

  • Traditional Retail with heavy cash needs
  • Non-US registered businesses
  • Businesses with low monthly spend (<$10k)
  • High-risk industries not supported by major banks

2. Can My Business Apply?

Company Location

Ramp is currently available only for businesses registered in the **United States**.

US Registered Company US EIN Required

Business Types

✓ LLC
✓ C-Corp
✓ S-Corp
✓ Corporation

Note: Sole proprietorships are generally not supported.

Core Requirements

US Bank Account
Revenue History
Credit Check

3. Cards

Physical Cards

Sleek, secure physical cards for founders and key employees.

Unlimited Virtual

Issue unlimited virtual cards for subscriptions, vendors, and one-time buys.

Apple/Google Pay

Apple/Google Pay

Add cards instantly to mobile wallets for contactless spending.

4. Rewards

Cashback Program

1.5%

Unlimited Cashback on Every Single Purchase

No Categories
No Caps
Partner Discounts

5. Fees

Item Fee
Annual Fee$0
Foreign Transaction Fee$0
Employee CardsFree
Virtual CardsUnlimited & Free
Replacement CardFree

6. Expense Management

This is Ramp's core competitive advantage. It's not just a card; it's a financial operating system.

Receipt Matching

Employees simply text or email a photo of the receipt, and Ramp automatically matches it to the transaction.

AI Automation

Automatic categorization and policy enforcement to ensure every dollar spent is compliant.

Bill Payments

Pay all your business bills (SaaS, Rent, Vendors) through Ramp and earn cashback.

Real-time Visibility

See exactly what's being spent across the entire company the moment it happens.

7. Spend Controls at a Glance

Unlimited Virtual Cards ✅ YES
Employee Spending Limits ✅ YES
Merchant Category Blocking ✅ YES
Department Budgets ✅ YES
Receipt Automation ✅ YES
AI Expense Review ✅ YES

8. Accounting Integrations

QuickBooks

Xero

NetSuite

Sage

FreshBooks

"Automatically sync expenses and close your books 5x faster."

9. Best For (Use Cases)

Scenario Recommendation
Remote & Global Teams★★★★★
Employee Spending Control★★★★★
High Marketing Spend★★★★★
Business Travel Expenses★★★★☆
Heavy Manufacturing★★☆☆☆

10. Restrictions

**US Businesses Only**: You must have a US-registered entity (LLC, Corp, etc.) and a US EIN.

**Credit Approval**: Ramp is a corporate credit card. Approval is based on your business creditworthiness and bank balances.

11. Alternatives

Need More Global Coverage?

Try Airwallex Cards or Revolut Business. Better for non-US entities.

Need Startup Banking + Card?

Try Mercury or Brex. They offer integrated banking and credit card solutions.

12. FAQ

Does Ramp charge an annual fee?

No. Ramp is completely free to use. They earn money from merchant interchange fees when you swipe your card.

Does Ramp require a credit check?

Yes, Ramp performs a business credit check, but it typically does not require a personal guarantee from the founder.

Is Ramp available outside the US?

No. You must be a US-registered business to apply for Ramp.