Elämys Group
« En l'espace de deux semaines, nos huit entités juridiques ont mis en place Pliant et l'ont fait fonctionner »
Jari Iltanen, contrôleur des opérations d’Elämys GroupTourisme
Pliant vs Airplus: Real-Time Payments for Real-World Travel Needs
Manage all your corporate travel spend in one place—cards, currencies, and accounts. Pliant gives you the flexibility to scale across borders with hybrid credit, multi-currency support, and seamless wallet integration.
Leading travel companies choose Pliant
What AirPlus and Pliant Have in Common
Both platforms help companies manage travel and procurement expenses. Shared features include:
Physical and virtual cards
Centralised billing & reconciliation
Multi-currency support
ERP and travel platform integrations
Spend controls and fraud protection
Corporate credit options for enterprises
But there’s a crucial difference in how they deliver these benefits.
Where Pliant Goes Further:
Pliant isn’t just an alternative to AirPlus—it’s a modern platform that replaces outdated systems with instant issuing, invoice reconciliation, and full control in real-time
One Platform, All Functions
All card and account products in one interface Hybrid credit and prepaid setup Multi-currency accounts across borders Mobile wallet and Apple Pay integration
Real-Time Automation
Instantly issue cards—no manual reviews Process transactions in real time Add metadata to each payment (project, team, tags) Automate reconciliation with real-time callbacks
Enhanced Spend Control
Single- or multi-use virtual cards Merchant, category, time-based rules Transaction limits and custom expiry settings Define accounting rules at card or merchant level
Built for Finance and Tech Teams
Full REST API access with sandbox & Postman PCI-compliant card data handling Intuitive UI for non-technical users Fast onboarding with dedicated implementation support
Pliant: A Digital-First Alternative to AirPlus
While AirPlus relies on manual processes and delays, Pliant offers instant card issuing and real-time transaction tracking via API callbacks. This means faster operations, fewer errors, and automated reconciliation—all essential for high-volume travel and finance teams.
| Feature | AirPlus | Pliant |
|---|---|---|
| Instant card issuing | Yes (not real-time) | Yes (real-time) |
| Single-use virtual cards | Yes, customisable | Yes, fully flexible |
| Cashback | Only above €5M/year spend | High, real-cash from €10K/month |
| API access | Limited | Full REST API |
| Integration time | Weeks | Days |
| Reconciliation | Lodge card-based | Real-time with callbacks |
| User experience | Recently updated | Fast and intuitive UI |
| FX fees | None (UATP network) | 2% and transparent |
Smarter Financial Control
While AirPlus relies on manual processes and delays, Pliant offers instant card issuing and real-time transaction tracking via API callbacks. This means faster operations, fewer errors, and automated reconciliation—all essential for high-volume travel and finance teams.
FAQs
Vous pouvez utiliser Apple Pay dans les magasins, sur le web et dans les apps. Il suffit simplement de rechercher l'un de ces symboles :
Nous proposons également notre interface de gestion de cartes qui peut être entièrement paramétrée en marque blanche en plus d'un accès à notre infrastructure REST-API.
AirPlus has long been a standard in the corporate travel space, especially for companies using legacy systems or tied into airline networks. But for businesses that need more automation, faster reconciliation, and flexible virtual cards, Pliant offers a modern alternative—built for finance teams that want control, speed, and transparency across every transaction.
Pliant supports instant card issuing, full API access, custom spend controls, and high cashback—making it ideal for modern finance and procurement teams.
Yes. Pliant offers seamless integration with travel and ERP platforms through its REST API.
Most customers are onboarded within days, with dedicated support for a smooth rollout.
With Pliant Pro API, we can automate thousands of daily transactions, streamlining everything from card creation to reconciliation. This capability allows us to integrate more partners into our systems and has transformed our cash flow management.
Fiorino CellucciCFO at Easy Market 
Notre ancien système de cartes de crédit virtuelles présentait plusieurs lacunes. Après nous être familiarisés avec Pliant, nous avons découvert que pratiquement tous les problèmes étaient corrigés et résolus.
Jari IltanenContrôleur des opérations d’Elämys Group 
Based on our experience, Pliant cards have an almost perfect acceptance rate, so we haven’t heard any complaints about failed transactions.
Diego FurlaniCOO Salabam Solutions 
How travel businesses grow with Pliant
Discover how leading companies streamline operations, automate payments, and scale faster with Pliant. These customer stories show real-world impact—from API integration to rapid onboarding.