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Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.
<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.</p>2Inline-block inside a sentence
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Last edited by Hana Morgan and Tariq Carter 38 min ago.
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- Maya WhitakerLooking back at a busy season – We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
- Ravi AlvarezFive ways to improve your cash flow – Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically.
- Ivy OkaforBudgeting basics for small teams – Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Maya Whitaker</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Looking back at a busy season</span> – We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Ravi Alvarez</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Five ways to improve your cash flow</span> – Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Ivy Okafor</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Budgeting basics for small teams</span> – Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</span></li>
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| Order | Note | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #PO-8949 | Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. | $224.60 |
| #PO-3953 | Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today. | $176.13 |
| #ORD-7741 | Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you. | $152.99 |
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<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you.</td>
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Theo Quinn replied: Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click.just now
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Our favourite tips for busy weeks: Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Oct 17, 2025
The small habits that make a big difference: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
Aug 25, 2026
How we keep your money safe: Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners.
Jan 16, 2026
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<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Jan 16, 2026</p>
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Aria Haddad19:15
Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Lea Ibrahim20:00
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.
Nora Fischer17:00
Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.
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Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
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We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.
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Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.
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Business loan Savings edition
Free
Virtual card Cards edition
Free
Payroll module Payroll edition
$32.00
Tax reserve Savings edition
Free<div class="row g-2">
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Business loan Savings edition
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<strong class="small">Free</strong>
</div>
</div>
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Virtual card Cards edition
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<strong class="small">Free</strong>
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Payroll module Payroll edition
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<strong class="small">$32.00</strong>
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</div>
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Tax reserve Savings edition
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<strong class="small">Free</strong>
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How to close your books faster every monthBudgeting basics for small teamsFive things we learned this yearWhat our members asked us most
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<span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">How to close your books faster every month</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Budgeting basics for small teams</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Five things we learned this year</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">What our members asked us most</span>
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<span class="navbar-brand mb-0 h6">Cora Labs</span>
<button type="button" class="btn btn-light btn-sm d-flex align-items-center gap-2" style="max-width:12rem"> <img src="../assets/img/avatar-9.svg" alt="" width="24" height="24" class="rounded-circle"><span class="text-truncate">Kenji Varga (Sales Executive)</span><i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button>
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Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.
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Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
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Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.
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Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
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<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Multi-currency wallets Friendly journey calm</span></a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Expense tracking Flexible team calm</span></a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Invoicing Flexible project powerful</span></a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Payroll Flexible idea fast</span></a></li>
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To do
Getting paid on time: invoice tips that work
Paying international suppliers without high fees
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How to choose the right account
Looking back at a busy season
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How a coffee roaster cut card fees by a third
Five ways to improve your cash flow
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Getting paid on time: invoice tips that work
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Paying international suppliers without high fees
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How to choose the right account
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Looking back at a busy season
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How a coffee roaster cut card fees by a third
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Five ways to improve your cash flow
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<span class="text-body-secondary"><i class="bi bi-truck" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> <span class="text-truncate small">Mateo Kim, 111 Station Street, Austin 61777, United States</span> <a href="#" class="ms-auto small flex-shrink-0">Change</a>
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<ul class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="hp-dd-1242">
<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Multi-currency wallets</a></li>
<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Corporate cards</a></li>
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- Business banking without the paperwork3:34
- One account for every currency5:16
- Spend smarter, close the books faster2:15
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Business banking without the paperwork</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:34</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">One account for every currency</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">5:16</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Spend smarter, close the books faster</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">2:15</small></li>
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Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.
<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-title="Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.">Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.</span>