# Bento for Business

> Debit card-based spend management platform for businesses to control company expenses. (iPhone/iPad app by Bento Technologies, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bento-for-business/id1113748218 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bento Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1113748217)
- Category: Business, Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bento-for-business/id1113748218/reviews.md

## What is Bento for Business?

Bento’s app is the easiest way to manage your company’s spend and expenses. It is an intuitive debit card-based spend management platform that saves money, time, and effort.

Why Bento?
Our new mobile app will empower you to manage your spend anytime and anywhere on your terms.

Save Money - The average Bento client saves 15% on spend volume
1. Activate, delete, or reissue cards through a simple click from your new mobile app. 
2. Manage individual spending controls on the go. 
3. Visualize the amount of money saved while using Bento on your mobile dashboard.

Save Time
1. No approval workflows required.
2. Set up robust card controls.
3. Receive real-time push notifications about every transaction.
4. Ship your card to an alternate address via mobile App.
5. Create departments and provide controls to the managers.

Save Effort - These features ensure your employees won’t be tied up in administrative work
1. New interactive dashboard for reporting and analytics.
2. Reconcile in real-time, automatic categorization of receipts.
3. Accounting integrations to push reconciliations in the accounting systems.
4. Instant receipt capture with auto-matching technology.

## Key features

- Manage company spend and expenses
- Intuitive debit card-based platform
- Save money, time, and effort
- Real-time transaction notifications
- Customizable spending controls
- Automatic receipt categorization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bento-for-business/id1113748218/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Slow..

*2024-05-09*

This app is so slow. It gives issues for everything

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2023-07-07*

Easy to use and reliable

### 1/5 — The app is great, support and fraud protection are not

*2022-06-24, version 2.3.3*

TL;DR Fraudulent charge investigation is lazy and support won’t transfer you to anyone who will talk about it. 

I’ve been using Bento for over 3 years and up until recently had nothing but good things to say about it. That is until one of our cards was compromised and I filed a dispute, things went downhill very fast. 

Because we fund our account and don’t use the credit option, the stolen funds came out of our checking account. I filed the dispute the next day, and waited…

I received a response 11 days later stating that the disputed purchases would not be refunded: 
“For the disputed transaction(s), listed in the table above, we did not find any error based on our investigation. Therefore, no funds will be credited to your account as a result of your claim and this matter is considered closed.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS.

We have determined that

The disputed transaction(s) was/were authenticated with CHIP, indicating your card was physically used to perform these disputed transactions  (Authenticated via CHIP)”

Now the interesting part is the purchases were made in Texas (all at Targets around Austin) and I’m in Georgia. The card never left the possession of my employee (he clocked in that day, we saw him work and he made local purchases.  CC fraud using stolen numbers have been around a long time, but replicated CHIP cards is a new one. We immediately reissued the card and I placed it on my desk, yet there were 6 additional charges made at Targets around Austin (all declined of course) using the same card details, and presumably “authenticated via CHIP”. 

I called and complained and was told basically, too bad so sad. The offshore support personnel will not transfer you to anyone who will speak with you about the dispute, you get stiff armed at every turn. After 5 calls, I finally got them to reopen the case and was told it could take 90 days… $2400 gone and they don’t care. 

The app is great, but given the level of credit card fraud we’re seeing, this service isn’t worth it. Don’t bother with Bento, there are better options.

### 1/5 — The worst card company

*2020-07-08, version 2.0*

The worst card company

### 5/5 — Does what it says

*2017-02-14, version 1.1.4*

Great time saving app if you already use Bento cards. I no longer have to call someone to check my limits and because of the receipt feature, I can throw away my paper receipts!! Awesome time saver.

### 5/5 — Great business card

*2017-01-19, version 1.1.4*

As a small business owner this is an excellent card to control expenses of all your employees. 

The app has many features such as checking on expenses, card limits, daily uses and transactions. 

I like being able to track each individual employees card and usage. The app allows for me to have optimal financial control over all my expenses.

### 5/5 — Great card

*2017-01-19, version 1.1.4*

My employees use Bento cards as company cards for expenses. Great way for us to keep track of spending. Very user friendly!

### 5/5 — Great Card...!!!

*2017-01-18, version 1.1.4*

A great card, you can control what to spend or how much to spend. No more over the budget. Thanks bento for business...!!!

### 5/5 — Business owner

*2016-10-15, version 1.1.2*

I'm a business owner and this app is really helpful! My employees know how much they can spend and also upload receipts so I don't have to deal with paper receipts. 5 stars and highly recommended!!

### 5/5 — More time for productivity

*2016-09-23, version 1.0*

Great app paired with Bento cards. Employees no longer need to ask me how much they have left to spend. Saves both our time. Thanks Bento!

## Frequently asked questions about Bento for Business

### How does Bento for Business help save money?

Bento for Business helps businesses save money by providing tools to manage spend volume effectively. The average client saves 15% on spend volume through features like customizable spending controls and real-time transaction monitoring.

### What are the key time-saving features of Bento for Business?

Bento for Business saves time with no approval workflows required, robust card controls, and real-time push notifications for every transaction. It also allows for easy department creation and manager controls.

### How does Bento for Business handle receipt management?

Bento for Business offers instant receipt capture with auto-matching technology and automatic categorization of receipts. This simplifies reconciliation and reduces administrative work for employees.

### What accounting systems does Bento for Business integrate with?

Bento for Business offers accounting integrations to push reconciliations directly into your accounting systems. Specific integration details are available to help streamline your financial processes.

### Is Bento for Business available on all devices?

Bento for Business is available on iPhone and iPad devices. The app is designed to provide mobile access to spend management features.

### How often is Bento for Business updated?

Bento for Business was last updated on May 17, 2024, with version 2.4.2. Regular updates ensure the app remains reliable and includes the latest features for spend management.

### What is the user sentiment for Bento for Business?

Bento for Business has a rating of 3.6 stars from 20 ratings. This indicates a generally positive reception, though there is room for improvement based on user feedback.

### What is the age rating for Bento for Business?

Bento for Business has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users aged 4 and above, indicating a focus on general business functionality rather than mature content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.2 — 2024-05-17

Thanks for using Bento! We update our app regularly with bug fixes and improvements to make your experience smoother.

### 2.4.1 — 2024-04-29

Thanks for using Bento! We update our app regularly with bug fixes and improvements to make your experience smoother.

### 2.4.0 — 2023-05-23

Thanks for using Bento! We update our app regularly with bug fixes and improvements to make your experience smoother.

### 2.3.9 — 2023-03-10

Thanks for using Bento! We update our app regularly with bug fixes and improvements to make your experience smoother.

### 2.3.8 — 2022-10-19

Thanks for using Bento! We update our app regularly with bug fixes and improvements to make your experience smoother.

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