How to View and Edit Your Card Controls in the Mobile App

To review your card controls and make changes, navigate to the Cards tab in the app, and then click on the card of interest.

Click Card Settings. Here, you can see and adjust card usage options such as permitted spending categories, and card usage dates.

Screenshot of a virtual card interface showing card details, settings options, and active status indicators for various controls.

International Spend

By default, all Rho Cards have international spending enabled, meaning the card will also go through for all transactions outside of the US. This can be toggled off and on at any time.

List of countries blocked for international spending due to sanctions and fraud protection, with toggle switch for enabling card use outside the U.S.

Assign Rho Attributes

You can use advanced card controls to assign attribute values for specific cards. Transactions from these cards are automatically mapped to these specific values without further manual mapping required.

Note that only users with adequate permissions can assign attribute values to cards from the Rho app.

Dropdown menu for selecting seniority level, with options: Senior, Medior, Junior. Buttons for "Cancel" and "Apply" are at the bottom.

Rho Attributes need to be set up first in Organization Settings. You can find more about Custom Attributes at Rho here.

Merchant Controls

  • Merchant-specific controls: You can limit a card's acceptance to a group of up to 20 distinct merchants. This means the card will only be accepted at those merchants, and transactions at merchants not on that list will be declined.

  • Merchant category controls: You can limit a card's acceptance to specific merchant categories (ex., Advertising Services, Airlines, Grocery Stores), which are set by Mastercard, the network partner for Rho Cards. Scroll to the Merchant Controls section, toggle to On, and then select the Categories tab. In the Permitted Spending Categories field, you can restrict card transactions to only the categories selected from the drop-down list.

  • Scroll to the Merchant Controls section, toggle to On, and then select the Categories tab. In the Permitted Spending Categories field, you can restrict card transactions to only the categories selected from the drop-down list.

For example, you can select Airlines, Air Carriers, Airports, and Flying Fields if you want the card to be used only for air travel expenses.

Screenshot of a mobile app showing "Merchant Controls" settings with options to limit spending by merchants or categories, featuring toggle switches.

Card Usage Dates

You can set up custom active dates for your card, meaning that it can only be used between specified days.

Start date: The first day this card can be used

End date: The card can be used up to the day before the date defined here. Transactions will be declined starting on the end date.

Note: By default, all Rho cards expire 3 years from the issue date.

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Notifications

You can turn on alerts for receipt uploads for a specific card from the Rho app.

In Card Settings > Notifications, you can enable text (SMS), email, and/or mobile push notifications. Once activated, you'll receive notifications via your selected channels for every approved card transaction.

Settings screen showing notification options for SMS (off), Email (on), and Mobile Notification (on) with toggle switches.

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How to set up Rho's QuickBooks Integration

The following instructions describe how to set up a direct integration between your Rho Account and your existing QuickBooks Online account. If you're interested in connecting Rho transactions via the QuickBooks Bank Feed, see instructions here . Note: this integration is only compatible with QuickBooks Online. For QuickBooks Desktop, you can download a CSV of transactions from your Rho account via these steps and upload them to QB Desktop). Once you are signed into the Rho platform, click Integrations in the navigation bar. Click the QuickBooks icon. Follow the login instructions to connect to your QuickBooks account. When finished, click Accounting in the navigation bar. Select the transactions you want to sync. Click the Sync button. When you connect QuickBooks to Rho, a new account is added to your CHART OF ACCOUNTS tab named RHO [Checking Acct#] , where [Checking Acct#] is the 10-digit account number associated with the linked Rho account. This is your primary account and is required for automatic account reconciliation. You can rename this account, but integration between your Rho account and QuickBooks will not work if the account is deleted. What information can I view in the Accounting Tab? Once you have connected QuickBooks to Rho, use the Accounting Tab in the Rho platform to manage mapping rules, view transactions, and make necessary changes. The Accounting Tab includes two subsections Dashboard and Mapping Rules. Learn more about what you can view in the Dashboard here and about what you see in the Mapping Rules here. Important Integration Notes Syncing with your QuickBooks account is a manual process. Each time you want to reconcile your Rho Account in QuickBooks, you must click the Sync button. However, you can set up automatic recurring syncs by going to the settings tab within your accounting workflow and setting a recurring sync.

General Rho Information

How Do I Contact Support?

When you contact Rho support, you reach a real human — 24/7, on every account, at no cost. No phone trees, no paywalled support tiers. Phone: 1 (855) 743-8746 — that's 1-855-7-GETRHO Email: clientservice@rho.co Live chat: log in to Rho (web or mobile app), click Help in the lower left, and select 24/7 live support Every channel is staffed around the clock, every day of the year.

Cards

How to Add Your Rho Card to your Digital Wallet

Your virtual & physical Rho cards can now be added to your Apple or Google Wallet for a quick, contactless, and secure way to pay. Note: Currently, we don't support adding Rho cards to WeChat. Set up is simple - follow the steps below to get started: Apple Wallet You can add an active physical or virtual Rho Card directly to Apple Wallet from the Rho mobile app: no manual card entry required. Because you’re already authenticated in the Rho app, no additional Rho verification is needed. Open the Rho app and log in. Select the active physical or virtual card you want to add. Tap Add to Apple Wallet . Follow the onscreen instructions. Apple may ask you to confirm your identity using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Once complete, your Rho Card will appear in Apple Wallet and be ready to use. Note: Adding your card directly from the Rho app helps prevent entry errors and provides a more secure setup experience. For more information, see Apple’s support document . How to use your Rho Card in Apple Pay at a contactless point-of-sale terminal Select your Rho Card via the Apple Wallet app. Double-click the right-hand button on the side of your iPhone when near a contactless point-of-sale terminal. Verify your identity using Face ID or your Passcode. You will now be prompted to hold your phone near the contactless reader. Hold near the reader until the purchase has been completed. Google Wallet Your virtual & physical Rho cards can now be added to your Google Wallet on your Android device for a quick, contactless, and secure way to pay. Set up is simple - follow the steps below to get started: Open your Google Pay (GPay) app on your Android device and click the image of a card in the right-hand corner. This will open a screen that shows you all the cards you have linked to your wallet. Select “Add a Card” at the bottom of the screen. Select the Payment Method “Credit or debit card.” Take a picture of your Rho physical card or the virtual card in your Rho dashboard. Your phone will recognize your card details and then you must enter your 3-digit CVV security code. Alternatively, you may enter your card details manually. Make sure your address, ZIP code, and phone number match your settings in your Rho account. The address should be your organization’s billing address. Press Save. Review Rho’s Terms & Conditions and click “Accept & continue.” For your added security, you may be asked to verify your Rho Card account via two-factor authentication by “Text Message” or “Email.” After you receive your six-digit verification code by text or email, enter it and click Submit. Your Rho Card is now active in your Wallet and ready to use at contactless point-of-sale terminals that support Google Pay. For more information visit the Google Pay Help Center

Mobile App

How to Upload a Receipt in the Mobile App

You can add receipts to all Rho Card transactions within the app ( in addition to desktop, email, and SMS uploads ). To add a receipt, open the Rho app and tap on the transaction requiring a receipt. In the Attachments section, click "Upload Receipt" and choose one of the following options: Select an image from your camera roll Take a photo of your receipt using your camera Select and upload a file Note: Be sure to include any applicable tip amount on your receipt. In the transaction details window, you can also add departments, labels, and notes to your transaction.