The top 5 financial platforms for touring artists in 2025

By David Beach•Published on 24 February 2025•5 minutes

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The top 5 financial platforms for touring artists in 2025

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Key features every tour needs
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Compare the top financial platforms for touring artists

Managing finances on the road is a critical aspect of successful touring. From handling multi-currency payments to tracking expenses for a team on the move, having the right financial tools can provide a stress-free platform for a successful tour. In this article, we’ll explore five leading financial platforms that operate in the touring space – Airwallex, Centtrip, Voly, Soldo, and Chorus TM.

While all of the financial platforms we've selected are designed to simplify financial management for touring artists, some provide a more encompassing solution. We've identified the key features every financial platform needs to provide a hassle-free tour.

Key features every tour needs

Multi-currency accounts: Essential for receiving payments directly from merchandise sales, promoters, and partners in multiple currencies. This allows touring managers to coordinate international payments and pay suppliers locally, avoiding foreign exchange (FX) conversion costs, and streamlining the collection process.
Flexible spending solutions: Multi-currency virtual or physical cards that can be used across borders, drawing from the local currency balance automatically and avoiding international fees. Flexible limits and controls ensure spending stays within budget and according to plan. Prepaid or debit card? Check out our guide: What is a prepaid card?
Mobile-friendly Expense Management: Solutions that allow tour managers to upload receipts and tag expenses in seconds from anywhere, on the go. This streamlines the reconciliation process and reduces the time spent chasing receipts.
Integration with accounting platforms: Auto-syncing with accounting platforms ensures that all expenses are accurately recorded, saving time and reducing administrative burdens.
Global coverage support: Card solutions that are designed to support the global demands of touring and the wider creative industry, optimising operational elements and enhancing financial management, allowing artists to focus on their performances.

Compare the top financial platforms for touring artists

See how different financial platforms compare across key features, benefits and pricing.

Touring essentials	Centtrip	Voly	Soldo	Airwallex	Chorus TM
International cards (employee)	✅ Prepaid* Mastercard¹	✅ Prepaid Mastercard⁹	✅ Prepaid Mastercard¹⁵	✅ Visa Debit	✅ Prepaid Mastercard²⁴
International cards (company)	✅ Prepaid Mastercard	✅ Prepaid Mastercard	✅ Prepaid Mastercard	✅ Visa Debit	✅ Prepaid Mastercard
Currencies supported on cards	Hold 15 currencies, use in 210 countries²	Contact vendor	Hold 3 currencies, use in all Mastercard outlets¹⁶	Hold 23+ currencies, spend directly in 12+ currencies, or with a conversion fee for all currencies supported by Visa	Hold 20 currencies, use in 190 countries²⁵
Expense submission	✅³	✅	✅	✅	✅
Multi-layer approval flows	✅	✅¹⁰	✅¹⁷	✅	❌
Card controls	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Spend reporting	✅	✅¹¹	✅	✅	✅²⁶
Domestic reimbursements	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅

*What's the difference between a prepaid card and a debit card? Check out our guide: What is a prepaid card?

Enhanced touring capabilities	Centripp	Voly	Soldo	Airwallex	Chorus TM
International reimbursements	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Low balance alerts	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Budgets	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌
Multi-entity management	✅⁴	Contact vendor	❌	✅	✅
Partner manager	✅	Contact vendor	✅ on Unlimited plan¹⁸	✅	✅²⁷
Central dashboard across accounts	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅

Core product	Centripp	Voly	Soldo	Airwallex	Chorus TM
Business accounts	❌	❌	❌	✅ 23+ currencies	❌
Accept payments online	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅²⁸
Domestic & international transfers	✅ Free within CenttripNow network⁵	✅ Domestic free¹² ✅SWIFT	✅ Domestic 75p for most plans¹⁹ ✅ International 1% ²⁰	✅ Domestic free ✅ international transfers over 120+ fast local networks fee-free	✅
FX (above the interbank rate - i.e. the best available rate shared between financial institutions)	2% on out-of-card currency⁶	Contact vendor	1%	0.5% - major currencies 1% - exotic currencies	Contact vendor
Payment acceptance (i.e. to power online merchandise stores)	❌	❌	❌	✅ 180 currencies	✅ 38 currencies²⁹
Bill Payments (extract, approve and pay bills, in batch or individually)	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌

Integrations	Centripp	Voly	Soldo	Airwallex	Chorus TM
Xero integration	✅⁷Bank feed only	✅¹³Bank feed only	✅²¹Bank feed and expenses	✅Bank feed and expenses	✅³⁰Bank feed only
NetSuite integration	❌	❌	✅	On Accelerate plan from £999	❌
eCommerce integrations for digital merchandise stores	❌	❌	❌	✅ Shopify ✅ WooCommerce ✅ Magento (Custom also available)	❌

Integrations

Centripp

Voly

Soldo

Airwallex

Chorus TM

Xero integration

✅⁷Bank feed only

✅¹³Bank feed only

✅²¹Bank feed and expenses

✅Bank feed and expenses

✅³⁰Bank feed only

NetSuite integration

❌

✅

On Accelerate plan from £999

❌

eCommerce integrations for digital merchandise stores

❌

✅ Shopify ✅ WooCommerce ✅ Magento

(Custom also available)

❌

Pricing (fixed monthly)	Centripp	Voly	Soldo	Airwallex	Chorus TM
Card fees	Order fee: £10 per card, annual fee: £10 per card plus 0.5% load fee⁸	Load fee 0.5%, POS free¹⁴	Order fee: £5 per physical card, £1 per virtual card²²	Explore plan (£19p/m or £0*): 5 free employee cards, up to 10 free company cards + £5 p/m per additional card user	Contact vendor
Domestic transfer fee	Contact vendor	Contact vendor	75p per transaction on Standard & Plus plan	Free	Contact vendor
International FX fee	2% on out-of-card currency	Contact vendor	1%	0.5% – major currencies 1% – exotic currencies	Contact vendor
Cashback	❌	Contact vendor	❌	Available	Contact vendor

Centtrip

Centtrip is tailored for artists and their teams, offering a multi-currency prepaid Mastercard alongside a sophisticated app for real-time expense tracking. It supports seamless currency exchange at competitive rates and provides tools to manage per diems and team spending effortlessly.

Key features

Multi-currency wallet with competitive FX rates
Real-time spending controls and notifications
Integration with popular accounting software

Benefits for touring

Simplifies managing per-diems for large teams
Reduces costs associated with currency conversion
Provides detailed expense tracking and reporting

Considerations

Higher upfront costs compared to some competitors
May require training for optimal use

Prepaid card declined again? Relax, switch to Airwallex.

Airwallex

Airwallex is a global financial platform that lets touring managers manage multi-currency accounts and Visa debit cards from an intuitive app. Airwallex combines virtual and physical employee and corporate Visa debit cards with expense management tools which allows for close on-the-go spend control, and intuitive receipt capture. Touring artists who wish to collect merchandise sales directly can also make use of Airwallex's online payments (checkout) functionality.

Key features

Extensive payout coverage and multi-currency accounts
Visa Debit card that draws directly from held currency accounts, meaning no conversion fee
Additional financial functionality like card limits, Bill Pay, and checkout integrations

Benefits for touring

Spend in local currency on card without fees if holding those currencies
Real-time visibility over-spend on the go with the Airwallex app
Visa Debit card means no need for frequent account top-ups or blocked/rejected prepaid cards due to insufficient funds
Airwallex can also offer online checkout functionality for any merchandise sales

Considerations

Best used if operating in multiple currencies and countries
Also consider running local tour merchandise sales through Airwallex to collect and spend local currency fee-free

Voly

Voly combines expense management with accounting software, making it a one-stop solution for tour managers and their teams. Its focus on multi-currency capabilities ensures smooth international transactions.

Key features

Dedicated account manager for support
Multi-currency transactions with real-time FX rates
Customisable spending limits for team members

Benefits for touring

Streamlined financial operations
Ensures transparency in team spending
Personalised support for troubleshooting

Considerations

Premium pricing model
Limited global coverage compared to others on this list

Soldo

Soldo is known for its robust expense management tools, allowing tour managers to allocate budgets effectively and monitor team expenses in real time. It’s a flexible solution for tours of all sizes.

Key features

Prepaid cards with adjustable limits
Comprehensive analytics dashboard
Automatic receipt capture

Benefits for touring

Easy to scale for large or small teams
Enhances financial accountability
Integrates with popular accounting tools

Considerations

Limited focus on multi-currency transactions
Fees can add up with extensive usage

Chorus TM

Chorus TM offers a holistic approach to financial management for artists and their teams, with features designed for efficient budget allocation and detailed expense tracking.

Key features

Multi-currency capabilities with low fees
Centralised dashboard for team management
Tailored support for the music industry

Benefits for touring

Transparent fee structure
Optimised for music and entertainment professionals
Simplifies budget reconciliation

Considerations

Smaller market presence
May lack advanced features of larger competitors

Conclusion

Choosing the right financial platform can significantly impact the success of a tour. Whether you prioritise multi-currency capabilities, detailed expense tracking, or personalised support, providers like Airwallex, Centtrip, Voly, Soldo, and Chorus TM offer tailored solutions for touring artists and their managers.

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Sources

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8 https://www.centtrip.com/assets/other/centtrip-corporate-terms-and-conditions-july24.pdf

9 https://www.volyentertainment.com/prepaid-card

10 https://www.volyentertainment.com/approval-workflows

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12 https://www.volyentertainment.com/payment-platform

13 https://www.volyentertainment.com/expense-management

14 https://www.volygroup.com/prepaid-card

15 https://www.soldo.com/en-eu/prepaid-card/prepaid-currency-card/

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21 https://www.soldo.com/en-gb/xero/

22 https://www.soldo.com/en-gb/pricing/

23 https://www.soldo.com/en-gb/pricing/

24 https://chorus-tm.com/multi-currency-card/

25 https://chorus-tm.com/multi-currency-card/

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27 https://chorus-tm.com/account/

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Disclaimer: We wrote this article in Q1 2025. The information was based on our own online research, and we were not able to manually test each tool or provider. The information is provided for educational purposes only, and readers should consider the specific requirements of their business when evaluating providers. If you would like to request an update, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

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