Research insights - The pain of expensing work travel

New data uncovers the hidden financial toll of outdated expense processes on employees and finance teams
From delayed reimbursements for 28% of employees, confusion on claim policies (19%) to employees risking the use of their personal credit cards (26%), it’s clear that more can be done to lighten the load
Nearly 1 in 4 (24%) employees who travel for work say automating expenses with AI is key to improving their experience

TravelPerk commissioned research company OnePoll to conduct a survey between March 12 and March 19, 2025. Fieldwork was completed over 5–7 working days and involved 4,000 participants—1,000 each from the UK, US, Germany, and Spain—who travel for business. The sample was collected through an online quantitative survey to ensure consistency and comparability across markets.

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