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How to apply for a WestStein payroll card in a few steps

A salary card is a convenient way for a company to pay a monthly salary to an employee. It is a profitable and convenient solution for both owners and employees, and it is also a simple and safe way to easily get paid for your work and control expenses. Let's take a closer look at all the nuances.

Individual salary card: what is it

By opening an online WestStein account, you get flexible access to your funds. Do this without leaving home, from anywhere in the world. It is the basis for other products, including a salary card. The salary card is essentially the same WestStein prepaid card, linked to a specific salary program or project. Employees are not limited in its use. You can pay for purchases, go shopping at retail outlets, as long as you have an available balance on the card, without having to carry cash or pay any additional fees. If you need, you can withdraw money from any ATM. The WestStein virtual card can be replenished in euros.

Using the card regularly, you have the opportunity to rationally manage your finances. We also offer users favorable conditions so that your savings increase. You can order a Mastercard debit card in just a few minutes. It does not matter where you are physically located. It is important to have good Internet access. With the growing popularity of digital payments, salary cards provide the opportunity to pay bills, make purchases on the Internet and send money to friends or family.

Ordering a salary card is a convenient and correct solution for company directors who want to simplify the process of paying employees for work performed. Saving time, control of payments at any time, since in your personal account you can view the saved information that you need. Other payments are also transferred to salary cards - vacation pay, bonuses, travel expenses, etc. They differ from debit cards in one thing - the service fee is paid by the employer, not directly by the owner. It follows that not all functions will be available.

How to apply for a salary card?

You can apply for a virtual card in a few clicks on our website. Open the website of our service, go to the desired section. Follow the instructions, fill in and enter the requested data. Upload copies of your documents and get your application approved. After completing all the steps, you will gain access to your personal account with your card. If you have any difficulties in the process, please contact customer support - we will help you resolve your issue quickly.

One of the questions that is often asked by both employees and employers is why they should use salary cards. They offer several advantages over traditional payment methods. Among the main ones, it is worth highlighting the most simplified system of receipt. You do not need to stand in lines at a financial institution, collect a lot of documents for submission, wait for a decision and waste time in vain. Funds are distributed among employees on a certain day and time. Everyone knows that today, for example, a salary will be received. Money is available almost instantly.

Payments by salary cards are safe. Today, carrying cash, especially in large amounts, can be risky. Based on this, the presence of the tool we offer is a security feature. Using a mobile application, you have the opportunity to control your transactions and if information gets into the hands of fraudsters, you can always quickly block the card.

After the employer credits the money to the card, the amount becomes available to the employee to make payments or purchases. As for purchasing power, they work similarly to regular debit cards. They can be used to pay at a local store, withdraw money from ATMs, make online payments. Use it for fast and secure contactless payments.

Payroll cards are a growing trend among small businesses. Their fees are much lower than the costs that businesses incur when using paper checks. They can be a profitable tool for small businesses with employees who do not have bank accounts or limited banking options in their location. Take advantage of our financial platform today and experience all the benefits for yourself. Choose modern solutions from WestStein. We will competently advise you at any time and in a suitable way if questions arise.