Engine officially announced the wide release of its first corporate card, named Engine X. This launch follows a successful waitlist period involving 700 companies. The card specifically targets small and mid-sized businesses that handle frequent Business Travel needs. Engine X offers up to 10% rewards on platform bookings. It also provides a flat 1.5% reward rate on all other business purchases.
The product aims to solve a major gap in the SMB financial market. Currently, only 28% of businesses with under $10 million in revenue have corporate cards. Consequently, employees have to use their own money to cover work expenses. A February 2026 Harris Poll reported that 59% of traveling individuals use their own money to fund Business Travel. Engine X offers instant credit access to teams.
Modern Spend Management for Growing Teams
Engine X integrates directly with company travel policies to ensure compliance. Furthermore, administrators can issue instant virtual cards to employees and 1099 contractors. This flexibility is essential for industries like construction that rely on temporary workers. The platform also offers real-time visibility into every transaction as it happens.
Elia Wallen, Founder and CEO of Engine, emphasized the need for integrated tools.
“Modern businesses move too fast for manual reconciliation and out-of-pocket expenses. We built Engine X to be the command center for company spend, from travel to daily operations. With customizable spend controls and instant visibility into every transaction, we’re providing SMBs with a powerful tool that pairs sophisticated management software with one of the most rewarding business cards on the market.”
Engine already serves over 1 million travelers and tens of thousands of businesses. In 2025, Engine customers saved a total of $318 million on travel spending. This new card expands their ecosystem into a comprehensive spend management solution. Businesses can “double-dip” by earning card rewards alongside existing hotel and airline loyalty points.
Ultimately, Engine X simplifies the financial side of Business Travel for thousands of firms. The lack of annual fees makes it an accessible choice for lean organizations. Accurate expense tracking is now a standard feature for Engine’s growing global user base.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
