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First Card Realtime
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Last updated: 27 March, 2026
By Adrian Santamaria
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What is First card Realtime?
First Card Realtime is a setup that gives businesses fast access to transaction data from First Card company cards directly in Acubiz. This means that card purchases become visible in the app shortly after the card is used, so expenses can be documented without unnecessary delay.
Traditionally, card transactions only appear in expense systems after they have been processed by the card issuer. With First Card Realtime, transactions are available much earlier, improving financial visibility and making expense handling more efficient.
Gain instant visibility with First Card Realtime
With First Card Realtime, you get real-time access to transaction data and Smart Receipts, automating expense tracking and improving financial control.
How does First Card Realtime work?
When a First Card is used, the transaction is transferred to Acubiz and typically appears quickly as a reserved transaction. Once the transaction is fully processed by the card issuer, it is updated automatically.
This allows businesses to:
- See card transactions shortly after purchase
- Add receipts and expense details immediately
- Start approval and posting earlier in the process
Because transactions are visible earlier, expense documentation can happen continuously instead of being delayed until the end of the month.
Why is real-time transaction tracking important?
1. Better financial control
Earlier access to transaction data gives finance teams a clearer picture of spending and makes it easier to follow budgets and spot irregularities.
2. Faster expense handling
When transactions appear quickly, expenses can be documented, approved, and posted without waiting for card processing cycles.
3. Less manual follow-up
Employees can document expenses right after purchase, reducing missing receipts and the need for finance to chase documentation later.
4. Improved documentation quality
Expenses are registered closer to the time of purchase, which typically results in more accurate descriptions and better documentation for accounting and audit purposes.
5. Better user experience
Employees do not need to wait for transactions to appear before completing their expense documentation, making the process smoother and more intuitive.
How First Card Realtime supports businesses
Expense handling often involves delays, missing receipts, and manual follow-ups. By making card transactions available earlier in Acubiz, First Card Realtime helps reduce friction in the expense process.
First Card Realtime helps businesses by:
- Providing faster access to card transaction data in Acubiz
- Making it easier to document expenses continuously
- Reducing missing documentation and manual corrections
- Supporting more efficient approval and posting workflows
By integrating First Card Realtime, businesses can improve financial control and reduce administrative workload without changing existing card routines.
Do you want to know more?
With Acubiz, we offer First Card Realtime, providing instant transaction visibility and Smart Receipts to simplify expense management.
Contact us if you want to know how we can help your business or book a free online demo to learn more.