Welcome to our FAQ

Here we answer frequently asked questions about Cledara. Please visit this page regularly as we update it as we receive new questions.

Opening a Cledara Account

How do I open a Cledara account?

Opening a Cledara account entails having access to a financial service. If you are authorized to manage payments on your company’s behalf, Cledara requires certain documentation, including:

  • Company and Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) register
  • A passport photo/national ID front and back of all UBOs owning more than 25% of the company shares

Rest assured that once you start the signup process, Cledara will guide you through all the documents required, and we are at support@cledara.com to help if any questions arise.

Why do we need this information?

A Cledara account entails having access to a financial service - i.e. a debit card. Just like when you open a business bank account or apply for insurance, Cledara’s process ensures that your experience and that of all our customers is safe, secure and compliant with financial regulations.

I don't have all the documents required to open a Cledara account to hand. What can I do?
We understand that chasing directors and shareholders for copies of personal documents can be challenging at times. If you're having problems collecting the complete set of documents required, email us at support@cledara.com and we will assist you.
What are the transfer limits?
There are no limits on transfers in or out of your Cledara account set by Cledara. Note that individual transfers into Cledara may be limited by the payments systems – for example GBP Faster Payments is limited to GBP 250,000 per transfer.
How long does it take to implement Cledara?

Unlike ERPs and traditional finance software, Cledara is easy to set up and use. On average, each subscription only takes around 2 minutes to create in our system.   

And here’s the great part: once set up, Cledara is on autopilot as you scale.

Note: Even if you do not set up all your company's subscriptions straight away, the good news is that Cledara Engage will automatically detect all SaaS subscriptions used in your business.

Which terms and conditions apply to me?

The specific terms and conditions that apply to your Cledara account depend on the country or region where you are located.

Cledara operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a financial product, we must comply with local regulations in each market. We also work with different financial infrastructure providers across regions.

To ensure we meet all applicable requirements, the terms and conditions for using Cledara may vary based on your location.

You can find the terms and conditions relevant to your account by visiting our terms and conditions page. There, you'll see the different terms listed by country or region.

Simply identify the section that matches your location, and those are the terms and conditions that govern your use of Cledara's services.

What are Cledara's procedures for processing data and documents?

At Cledara, we take data privacy and security extremely seriously. We have robust procedures in place for processing customer data and documents to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations.

Your documents and personal data are processed and retained in strict accordance with our comprehensive Privacy Policy and Data Processing Agreement. We adhere to major data protection laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and regulations related to Anti-Money Laundering and counter-terrorist financing.

The specific processing and retention of your data depends on the nature and purpose for which you have provided it to us. Our Data Processing Agreement outlines these details, so we recommend reviewing it carefully.

To open a Cledara account, you must provide certain documentation to allow us to complete regulatory Know-Your-Customer checks and screening. For this, we use reputable third-party compliance tools and screening against global databases. This fulfills our obligations under financial regulations.

Rest assured, access to your documents and data is strictly limited to only those individuals who require it for legitimate business purposes related to your account and our compliance requirements.

If you have any other questions about our data processing procedures, we encourage you to refer to the Data Processing Agreement or contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@cledara.com. Transparency and earning your trust are extremely important to us.

Virtual Cards

What is a virtual card?
A virtual card is a debit, credit or prepaid card that is issued (or usable) without having a corresponding plastic card present. A virtual card can be used to purchase goods or services online, just like a regular physical card.
What type of card is a Cledara card?
Cledara provides Visa debit cards to its European customers, meaning you can use your Cledara cards wherever Mastercard is accepted.
Which SaaS vendors accept Cledara’s virtual cards?
You can use Cledara’s virtual cards to pay any SaaS vendor, as our cards are Visa and are accepted everywhere. Cledara will work with any SaaS vendor you choose as we do not rely on software integrations.
Will my Cledara virtual card work in other currencies?
Yes, you can pay with your Cledara Visa Card or Cledara Mastercard wherever Visa or Mastercard are accepted online. Cledara will not charge any FX fees until at least 31 December 2024.

Fees

Does Cledara charge any fees to top up the account?
No. We do not charge you anything to top up your Cledara account.
Does Cledara charge any fees for spending with Cledara?
No. We do not charge any transaction fees. We also do not charge any percentage-based fees.
Does Cledara charge any FX fees?
Cledara does not charge any additional FX fees. Any payment made with a Cledara Mastercard in a currency that is different to your Cledara account will be converted at the Mastercard rate with no markup.
How much does it cost to issue a Cledara virtual card?
The cost of card issuance is already included in your plan.
What are the implications of choosing a monthly versus an annual contract?

With a monthly contract, you pay the regular monthly subscription fee each month. Your contract automatically renews each month unless you cancel at least one day before the renewal date.

An annual contract requires paying the entire year's subscription fees upfront. However, you receive a discount compared to paying month-to-month. Your annual contract is guaranteed at the same price for the whole year.

The only requirement to receive the annual discount is paying the full year's fees upfront. We do not offer monthly or quarterly payment plans for annual contracts.

If you need to change or cancel your contract, you must contact us at least one day before the renewal date. This applies whether you have a monthly or annual contract.

We encourage reviewing your contract terms carefully. This ensures you understand the pricing implications and renewal conditions for monthly versus annual subscriptions.

How do I cancel my account?

To cancel your Cledara account, you have two options:

  1. Self-Service Cancellation: Log into your account and contact us via the real-time chat bot in the bottom corner of the screen. This functionality is available to all Cledara account admins.
  2. Contact Customer Support: Email us at hello@cledara.com to request cancellation of your account. Our support team will assist you through the process.

Once you cancel, you can continue using Cledara until the end date of your current contract period. Before that date, be sure to:

  1. Withdraw any unspent funds from your account (if you're a debit customer)
  2. Repay any outstanding balances (if you're a credit customer)

We want to make the cancellation process as straightforward as possible. Don't hesitate to reach out to our friendly support team if you have any other questions!

Features

Is there a limit to the funds I can have in my Cledara account?
No, there is no limit to how much you can keep in your Cledara account.
Which currencies does Cledara support?
Our customers in Europe can hold balances with us in GBP and EUR, regardless of where they are based. Nevertheless, virtual cards can be used to make payments in any currency and country.
How does Cledara automatically collect invoices for my SaaS subscriptions?

There are two ways Cledara automatically collects invoices for SaaS subscriptions. This will greatly reduce the time spent chasing people for invoices:

  • If your plan includes a Gmail integration, Cledara will automatically detect invoices from most SaaS companies and attach them to the corresponding subscription payment in Cledara.
  • You can also forward your invoices to a dedicated inbox that we will provide you with. Invoices that land in that inbox will be also automatically attached to the corresponding subscription payment in Cledara.
How does the Xero integration work?
Our Xero integration is included in every plan. Once you define in which account you'd like us to record your expenses, journal entries will be generated automatically in Xero. Entries can be sent reconciled or unreconciled, allowing you flexibility in your approval process.

If you set a VAT rate for each subscription, Cledara can also automatically generate the journal entries for the VAT.
Can I still automate the bookkeeping for SaaS if my company doesn’t use Xero?
Certainly. SaaS Invoices will still be matched to their corresponding payment automatically and you’ll be able to export them, as well as the transactions record in CSV format.

Additionally, you can also generate a bank statement of all movements in Cledara by time frame.
Is Cledara compatible with Curve?
Yes, Cledara's virtual cards can be added to Curve cards so that you can spend anywhere you want.
Can I get a physical Cledara card?
As most SaaS is paid for online, Cledara operates exclusively with virtual cards and does not issue plastic cards.
Can I make one-off payments with Cledara’s virtual cards?
Yes. Even though Cledara is specifically built for SaaS, it is possible to make one-off payments with Cledara’s virtual cards.

Security and regulation

Where is my money held and is it safe?
The funds transferred to your Cledara account are held by our financial services provider PayrNet.

Your money is safe as funds are securely held under a ring-fenced segregated Client Account as per the UK FCA’s Safeguarding Rules. These funds are bankruptcy remote from both Cledara and its financial services provider, PayrNet.

Only you are permitted access to your funds. Cledara cannot take any risk with your money. We also can’t lend it out as traditional banks do.
How is Cledara regulated?
Cledara Limited is Registered in UK (11455373). Cledara Limited is registered under the UK Data Protection Act (ZA466806). Cledara Limited is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as an EMD Agent (reference no. 902831) of PayrNet Limited, an Electronic Money Institution authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (reference number: 900594). The Cledara Virtual Debit Mastercard® is issued by Cornercard UK Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International. Cornercard UK Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to conduct electronic money service activities under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Ref: 900186). Cledara Limited is a partner of Modulr Finance B.V., a company registered in the Netherlands with company number 81852401, which is authorised and regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) as an Electronic Money Institution (Firm Reference Number: R182870) for the issuance of electronic money and payment services. Your account and related payment services are provided by Modulr Finance B.V. Your funds will be held in one or more segregated accounts and the full value safeguarded in line with the Financial Supervision Act – for more information please see this link. Your card is issued by Modulr Finance B.V. pursuant to a license by Visa Europe. Visa and the Visa brand mark are registered trademarks of Visa Europe. Terms & conditions and privacy policy.
Do you have a program to report any vulnerabilities?
Security is about building trust across everything we do. Cledara offers the latest technology and processes to keep your data and software payments safe and compliant. To find out how we keep you, your money and your data safe and secure visit our Security Page Should you identify anything you believe to be a vulnerability, please contact us as part of our Vulnerability Disclosure Program at dpo@cledara.com.
How do I make a complaint and how will my complaint be handled?
Security is about building trust across everything we do. Cledara offers the latest technology and processes to keep your data and software payments safe and compliant. To find out how we keep you, your money and your data safe and secure visit our Security Page Should you identify anything you believe to be a vulnerability, please contact us as part of our Vulnerability Disclosure Program at dpo@cledara.com.

You can make a complaint with Cledara through any of the following channels:

  • Email
  • Customer support channels (email or live chat)
  • Phone
  • Social media

How will my complaint be handled?
At Cledara, we take all complaints very seriously. Our goal is to resolve complaints promptly, fairly, and consistently. Here are the key steps in our complaint handling process:

  1. Recording: We will record all details of your complaint as soon as we receive it, including the nature of the complaint, who is assigned to handle it, and timeline updates.
  2. First Contact Resolution: We aim to resolve complaints immediately at the first point of contact if possible. If resolved this way, you'll receive a summary resolution communication.
  3. Acknowledgment: If not resolved instantly, we will acknowledge receipt of your complaint promptly, typically within 6 business days.
  4. Investigation: An appropriate and independent team member will be assigned to thoroughly investigate your complaint.
  5. Updates: We will keep you updated on the progress of your complaint based on an agreed communication strategy and your preferred method (email, phone, etc.).
  6. Final Response: We will provide a final response to your complaint within 8 weeks. If we need more time for complex cases, we will explain the reason for delay.

Throughout the process, we aim to treat you fairly, be transparent in our communications, and work to resolve your complaint satisfactorily. Complaints help us identify areas for improvement in our products and services.

How does Cledara make service levels transparent?
Security is about building trust across everything we do. Cledara offers the latest technology and processes to keep your data and software payments safe and compliant. To find out how we keep you, your money and your data safe and secure visit our Security Page Should you identify anything you believe to be a vulnerability, please contact us as part of our Vulnerability Disclosure Program at dpo@cledara.com.

At Cledara, we are deeply committed to providing an exceptional customer experience. We put our customers at the center of everything we do and strive to deliver top-tier support to each and every one of you.

To demonstrate our commitment to transparency, we publicly share key service level metrics on our website at https://resources.cledara.com/support-metrics. These metrics include:

  • Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Scores: This shows the percentage of customers who rated their recent support interaction as satisfactory or better.
  • Average Chat Wait Time: The typical time customers spend waiting to receive an initial response when contacting our support team via our live chat.
  • Median Resolution Time: The median duration it takes to resolve and close out customer support cases.
  • Email First Response Time: How quickly we aim to provide an initial response after a customer submits a new support request by email.

We update and publish these metrics regularly so you can see how we're performing against our service level targets. Our goal is to consistently deliver prompt, helpful support that exceeds your expectations.

Transparency is essential for building trust, and we want you to feel confident that we will support you throughout your journey with Cledara's software management solutions

Opening a Cledara Account

How do I open a Cledara account?

Opening a Cledara account also means having access to a financial service - a virtual charge card. 

If you are authorized to manage payments on your company’s behalf, the following is required to ensure that your experience and that of all our customers is safe, secure and compliant with financial regulations: 

  • Company details 
  • Details of one Executive Director
  • Details of one Shareholder owning more than 25% (if the Executive provided owns less than 25% of the company)

Rest assured that once you start the signup process, Cledara will guide you through all the documents required, and we are here to help if any questions arise. 

Why do we need this information?

A Cledara account entails having access to a financial service - i.e. a charge card. Just like when you open a business bank account or apply for insurance, Cledara’s process ensures that your experience and that of all our customers is safe, secure and compliant with financial regulations.

Note that Cledara has no ability to collect funds from individuals in any case, not even in the case of company default.

How long does it take to implement Cledara?

Unlike ERPs and traditional finance software, Cledara is easy to set up and use. On average, each subscription only takes around 2 minutes to create in our system.   

And here’s the great part: once set up, Cledara is on autopilot as you scale.

Note: You need not set up all your company subscriptions straight away. The good news is that Cledara Engage will automatically detect all SaaS subscriptions used in your business, even if they are not added just yet to Cledara.

Virtual Cards

What is a virtual card?
A virtual card is a card that is issued (or usable) without having a corresponding plastic card present. A virtual card can be used to purchase goods or services online, just like a regular physical card.

Virtual cards can be prepaid, debit, credit or charge.
What type of card is a Cledara card?
Cledara’s virtual cards are tokenized charge cards issued by Mastercard, the safest security standard for a virtual card.

Unlike virtual cards from other providers, Cledara’s tokenized cards are not identified by a PAN. They are instead identified by a token that only the Cledara cardholder can use to access card details.

Tokenized cards are very difficult to misuse, even if they fall into the wrong hands. Cledara customers benefit from more secure cards to make software payments as safe as possible.

How does Cledara calculate your credit limit?

Three steps:

  • Cledara connects to your financial account via Plaid, which creates a secure connection between your bank and Cledara to share the financial information needed to calculate your credit limit.

This is done with encrypted and protected tokens so your data remains safe at all times.

  • Cledara makes a calculation to determine your Cledara credit limit
  • You’re assigned a limit and are ready to proceed.
Which account should I connect to Plaid?

Your credit limit will vary depending on the account you choose to connect.

To maximize the credit available in Cledara, we recommend choosing the account that best represents the financial position of your company, which is often the account with more funds.

Which SaaS vendors accept Cledara’s virtual cards?

You can use Cledara’s virtual cards to pay any SaaS vendor, as our cards are Mastercards and are accepted everywhere.

Cledara will work with any SaaS vendor you choose as we do not rely on software integrations.

Will my Cledara virtual card work in other currencies?

Yes, you can pay with your Cledara Mastercard wherever Mastercard is accepted online. We do not charge any foreign currency fees as we use the official Mastercard foreign exchange rate at the moment the transaction was processed

This means that if you are paying for SaaS in foreign currency other than your Cledara currency, you can typically save 2-4% compared with your current existing banking provider.

Fees

Does Cledara charge any fees for spending with Cledara?
No. We do not charge any transaction fees. We also do not charge any percentage-based fees.
Does Cledara charge any FX fees?
Cledara does not charge any additional FX fees. Any payment made with a Cledara Mastercard in a currency that is different to your Cledara account will be converted at the Mastercard rate with no markup.
How much does it cost to issue a Cledara virtual card?
The cost of card issuance is already included in your plan.

Features

Which currencies does Cledara support?
Our customers in the US can hold balances in USD.

Nevertheless, customers can make payments in any currency and country without incurring FX fees.
How does Cledara automatically collect invoices for my SaaS subscriptions?

There are two ways Cledara automatically collects invoices for SaaS subscriptions. This will greatly reduce the time spent chasing people for invoices:

  • If your plan includes a Gmail integration, Cledara will automatically detect invoices from most SaaS companies and attach them to the corresponding subscription payment in Cledara.
  • You can also forward your invoices to a dedicated inbox that we will provide you with. Invoices that land in that inbox will be also automatically attached to the corresponding subscription payment in Cledara.
Can I automate the bookkeeping for SaaS if my company uses Quickbooks or Netsuite?
Certainly. SaaS Invoices will still be matched to their corresponding payment automatically and you’ll be able to easily export them, as well as the transactions record in CSV format.

Additionally, you can also generate a bank statement of all movements in Cledara by time frame.
Can I get a physical Cledara card?
As most SaaS is paid for online, Cledara operates exclusively with virtual cards and does not issue plastic cards.
Can I load my Cledara card in ApplePay, GooglePay etc?
Not at the moment although we are working to enable this soon. Let us know if you’re interested in this feature by dropping us a message at support@cledara.com.
Can I make one-off payments with Cledara’s virtual cards?
Yes. Even though Cledara is specifically built for SaaS, it is possible to make one-off payments with Cledara’s virtual cards.

Cledara Rewards

Is there a limit to the amount of cashback I can earn with Cledara Rewards?
There's no limit to the number of cashback rewards you can earn with Cledara Rewards Program.
How is the cashback for Cledara rewards calculated?

It’s very simple. There are two rates that are the same across all plans:

  • For all software as a service spending, you will get back 2% of your spend.
  • For other spend such as online advertising and cloud hosting, you will get back 1% of your spend.

Note: Spend that does not qualify for Cledara Rewards includes money transfers, consultancy services, domain purchases and most online shopping.

How do I redeem Cledara Rewards cashback?
Cashback can be claimed 30 days after the original purchase. Once claimed, your funds will be deducted from your credit debt. You can then use your funds for the future payments of your choice on Cledara.

Security and regulation

How is Cledara regulated?
Cledara Limited is Registered in UK (11455373). Cledara Limited is registered under the UK Data Protection Act (ZA466806). Cledara Limited is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as an EMD Agent (reference no. 902831) of PayrNet Limited, an Electronic Money Institution authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (reference number: 900594). The Cledara Virtual Debit Mastercard® is issued by Cornercard UK Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International. Cornercard UK Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to conduct electronic money service activities under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Ref: 900186). Cledara Limited is a partner of Modulr Finance B.V., a company registered in the Netherlands with company number 81852401, which is authorised and regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) as an Electronic Money Institution (Firm Reference Number: R182870) for the issuance of electronic money and payment services. Your account and related payment services are provided by Modulr Finance B.V. Your funds will be held in one or more segregated accounts and the full value safeguarded in line with the Financial Supervision Act – for more information please see this link. Your card is issued by Modulr Finance B.V. pursuant to a license by Visa Europe. Visa and the Visa brand mark are registered trademarks of Visa Europe.

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Jenny Liu
Director of Finance @ Napo