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The easiest way to confirm your eligibility for a commercial feed is to ask your bank directly.

# Prerequisites for Enabling a Commercial Feed
If you haven't already, you need to create a workspace before setting up a commercial feed. Go to **Settings > Workspaces > New workspace** to create one.

Additionally, you’ll need to enable company cards on your workspace by navigating to **Settings > Workspaces > [your workspace] > More features**, and toggling on **Company cards**. Note that upgrading to the Control plan is required to access this feature.
If you haven't already, you need to create a workspace before setting up a commercial feed. Go to **Settings > Workspaces > New workspace** to create one. You can add one commercial or [direct feed](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/connect-credit-cards/Direct-feeds) on the Collect plan. Upgrading to the Control plan allows you to add unlimited company cards.

# How to Set Up a Mastercard Commercial Feed
Your bank must access Mastercard's SmartData portal to complete the process. Expensify is a registered vendor in the portal, so no additional Mastercard forms are required. Your bank may, however, have its own forms.

## Steps to Add a Mastercard Commercial Feed:
1. Contact your banking relationship manager and request that your CDF (Common Data File) feed be sent directly to Expensify in the Mastercard SmartData Portal (file type: CDF version 3 Release 11.01). Specify the earliest transaction date you need in the feed.
2. The bank will initiate feed delivery by selecting Expensify in Mastercard's portal and will email you the distribution ID.
3. While waiting for your bank, ensure your Control workspace in Expensify is set up.
3. While waiting for your bank, ensure your workspace in Expensify is set up.
4. Submit the distribution ID in Expensify by navigating to **Settings > Workspaces > [your workspace] > Company cards > Add cards**, selecting your bank (choose "Other" if not listed), and then selecting **Mastercard Commercial Cards**.
5. Once submitted, Expensify will connect the feed and notify you when it’s enabled.

# How to Set Up a Visa Commercial Feed
## Steps to Add a Visa Commercial Feed:
1. Contact your banking relationship manager and request that your VCF (Variant Call Format) feed be sent directly to Expensify. Share this with your bank: "There’s a checkbox in your Visa Subscription Management portal that can be selected to enable the feed, eliminating the need for a test file."
2. Request the feed filename or raw file information, including the Processor ID, Financial Institution (bank) ID, and Company ID.
3. While waiting for your bank, ensure your Control workspace in Expensify is set up.
3. While waiting for your bank, ensure your workspace in Expensify is set up.
4. Submit the required IDs in Expensify by navigating to **Settings > Workspaces > [your workspace] > Company cards > Add cards**, selecting your bank (choose "Other" if not listed), and then selecting **Visa Commercial Cards**.
5. Once submitted, Expensify will connect the feed and notify you when it’s enabled.

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## Steps to Add an American Express Corporate Feed:
1. Send the completed forms to **electronictransmissionsteam@aexp.com** and request they send your corporate card feed to Expensify. You should receive a confirmation email within a few days.
2. While waiting, ensure your Control workspace in Expensify is set up.
2. While waiting, ensure your workspace in Expensify is set up.
3. Amex will send a Production Letter with delivery file name information (e.g., `R123456_B123456789_GL1025_001_$DATE$$TIME$_$SEQ$`).
4. Submit the delivery file name in Expensify by navigating to **Settings > Workspaces > [your workspace] > Company cards > Add cards > American Express > American Express Corporate Cards**.
5. Once submitted, Expensify will connect the feed and notify you when it’s enabled.
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Cards appear for assignment if they’re active and have at least one recent transaction. If a card meeting these criteria doesn’t appear, contact your account manager or message concierge@expensify.com.

## Is there an extra fee for using commercial feeds?
No, commercial feed setup is included in the Control plan.
No, the Collect plan includes one commercial feed. You can add additional commercial feeds by upgrading to the Control plan.

## What’s the difference between a direct feed and commercial feed?
Direct feeds use login credentials for quick setup, but can require re-authenticating from time to time. Commercial feeds require bank involvement for setup but offer the most reliable connection.
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# FAQ

## Are company cards limited to a certain plan?
Yes, company cards are limited to the Control plan. However, the [Expensify Card](https://use.expensify.com/company-credit-card) is available on both the Collect and Control plans.
You can add one [commercial](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/connect-credit-cards/Commercial-feeds) or [direct feed](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/connect-credit-cards/Direct-feeds) on the Collect plan. Upgrading to the Control plan allows you to add unlimited company cards. The [Expensify Card](https://use.expensify.com/company-credit-card) is also always available on both the Collect and Control plans.

## When do card transactions import into Expensify?
Card transactions start importing after a card is assigned. Expensify imports transactions as soon as they post, typically within 1-3 business days. Pending transactions will not appear in your account.
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# Prerequisites for enabling a direct feed
If you haven't already, you need to create a workspace before setting up a direct feed. Go to **Settings > Workspaces > New workspace** to create one.
Additionally, you’ll need to enable company cards on your workspace by navigating to **Settings > Workspaces > [your workspace] > More features**, and toggling on **Company cards**. Note that upgrading to the Control plan is required to access this feature.
You can add one direct or [commercial feed](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/connect-credit-cards/Commercial-feeds) on the Collect plan. Upgrading to the Control plan allows you to add unlimited company cards.
# How to set up a direct feed
After creating a Control workspace, you can add a direct feed by going to **Settings > Workspaces > [your workspace] > Company cards** and selecting **Add cards**.
After creating a workspace, you can add a direct feed by going to **Settings > Workspaces > [your workspace] > Company cards** and selecting **Add cards**.

![Click add cards to add a card feed]({{site.url}}/assets/images/Direct Feed HelpDot Images/directfeeds_01.png){:width="100%"}

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Direct bank connections are a great option if Expensify supports your bank. For enhanced stability and added functionality, consider setting up a [commercial feed](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/connect-credit-cards/company-cards/Commercial-feeds) with your bank or using the [Expensify Card](https://use.expensify.com/company-credit-card).

## Is there an extra fee for using direct feeds?
No, direct feeds are included with the Control plan at no additional cost.
No, the Collect plan includes one direct feed. You can add additional direct feeds by upgrading to the Control plan.

## What’s the difference between a direct feed and commercial feed?
Direct feeds use login credentials for quick setup, but can require re-authentication from time to time. Commercial feeds require bank involvement for setup but offer the most reliable connection.
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