Corporate Card hierarchy is the name given to the structure or operational framework of the Corporate Card Account. The hierarchy always includes two elements:
Corporate IDs (CID) or Control Accounts
Card Account numbers and Business Travel Account numbers
Your Account hierarchy is set up relative to your Company's internal structure and Management Information (MI) reporting needs. There are several ways you can set up your Corporate Card Account hierarchy. These can be discussed with your Account Manager.
The hierarchy may represent a simple or a complex Account structure. There are three hierarchy categories in the Corporate Expense Management program allowing up to six levels of hierarchy:
Master Control Account Number (MCA) - this is your Company's own unique identifier
Intermediate Control Account Number (ICA) - this added level would be included for divisional MI reporting needs
Basic Control Account Number (BCA) - each individual Corporate Card sits within the basic control number
Basic Hierarchy – Two Levels
Complex Hierarchy – Three or More Levels
If you have recently joined the American Express Corporate Card program, the information below provides you with details on the implementation process of some accounts.
Basic Implementation Process in 5 Steps
1 |
American Express receives company's application for the Corporate Card. Approves the Company application. |
2 |
Program Administrator receives a unique Corporate ID. |
3 |
American Express begins processing individual Cardmember applications once they are received with complete information. |
4 |
Cardmember receives Card, registers for Manage Your Card Account (MYCA) online account to manage account and view transactions virtually any time and anywhere. |
5 |
Program Administrator can easily view and manage company transactions in @ Work®. |
If you are simply adding Cards to an existing Account, then the process begins with Step 3 - American Express begins processing individual Cardmember applications once they are received with complete information.
Based on the assessment of your Company, you may be approved for a Corporate Card Account with a limit placed on your Account.