How do I add a daily allowance rate?

Daily allowance rates are helpful for consistent per diem allocations across your organization. With GetGoing, you can easily add and manage these rates to keep expense reporting simple and streamlined.


Setting up daily allowance rates is quick and flexible, making it easy to support travel expenses across various locations.


1. Navigate to your Expense Policies

From your dashboard, select the Policy tab and go to the Expense Policies page. This is where you can set up and customize daily allowance rates, mileage rates, and other policies.


2. Click on the Daily Allowance Rate Section

In the Expense Policies page, scroll to the Daily Allowance Rates section and select "view". Here, you’ll see any existing rates and have the option to add new ones.



3. Add New Rates

Select “Add New Rate” to create a new daily allowance rate. A form will appear, ready for your rate details.



4. Fill in Required Fields

Enter the details for your daily allowance rate, including:

  • Destination: Specify the location this rate applies to, such as a city or country.
  • Rate Name: Give the rate a unique name for easy identification.
  • Merchant Country: Indicate the country where the allowance applies.
  • Rate Amount: Enter the per diem amount for this rate.



5. Click "Save"

After completing the required fields, click “Save” to add the new daily allowance rate. It’s now available for employees to select when submitting expenses.


Importing Daily Allowance Rates in Bulk

If you have a list of daily allowance rates ready to go, you can upload them all at once with our Daily Allowance Rate Template. Contact your Customer Success Consultant for access to the template and further instructions.