This FAQ answers common questions about physical card functionality, tap limits, PIN settings, printed card details, and more. Whether you're an administrator issuing cards or a spender using one, this guide helps you understand how Float physical cards work and what to expect.
For common questions regarding virtual cards, see: Virtual Cards FAQ.
Directory of Frequently Asked Questions
PIN & Security
Can I require a PIN for tap purchases on my Float card?
Where can I see the PIN for my card?
Can I turn off the ability for a card to be used for tap-to-pay purchases?
Tap-to-Pay & Transaction Limits
What is the tap limit for physical cards before they must be inserted at a terminal?
Why was my tap transaction declined with "Tap not accepted, please insert chip"?
Card Details & Customization
What information is printed on a physical Float card and how can I change it?
Ordering, Shipping & Delivery
I've ordered my physical card too late, what should I do?
Can I expedite the processing or shipping time of my Physical Card?
Can Float cards be shipped to PO boxes?
Card Limits & Management
How many physical cards can I create for my business?
How many physical cards can I have?
Can a physical Float card be transferred to another user?
Travel & International Use
Can I use my Float physical card while travelling internationally?
Can I require a PIN for tap purchases on my Float card?
Physical CAD and USD Float cards do not currently support requiring a PIN for tap (contactless) payments. For added security, we recommend using chip-and-PIN instead of tap when making purchases.
Some US merchants may prompt for a PIN when using a USD Virtual card. For instructions on setting a PIN for your USD Virtual card, please see our USD Card FAQ.
Where can I see the PIN for my card?
The PIN for CAD Cards are visible in both the Float web application and mobile app. USD PINs are not visible on the platform after they are created.
See: Viewing a Physical Float Card's PIN
How can I change my PIN?
For the instructions to reset your PIN, please see: Resetting a PIN on a Physical Card.
What is the tap limit for physical cards before they must be inserted at a terminal?
Tap payment amounts are not limited by Float, but merchants or payment networks may impose limits of their own. $250 is a commonly-set limit.
Tap purchases above $250 using the card itself (not via a digital wallet) may also prompt the cardholder to insert the card and enter their PIN.
Can I turn off the ability for a card to be used for tap-to-pay purchases?
No, it isn't possible to turn off tap-to-pay or to otherwise restrict the methods of payment available to a Float card.
What information is printed on a physical Float card and how can I change it?
The following information is printed on a physical Float card:
- The Spender’s name as it appears on their Float user profile (maximum of 21 characters)
- Your business’s DBA name (maximum of 21 characters)
To edit a Spender's name or your business' DBA name, please contact Support at support@floatfinancial.com.
Any updates made to a spender’s name or the business’s DBA name will only appear on newly issued cards. Cards that were issued prior to the change will not reflect the updated information.
Please note: Once a card has been issued and shipped, the printed name details cannot be modified. To reflect updated information, a replacement card can be created.
How many physical cards can I create for my business?
Businesses on Float's Essentials Plan can issue up to 20 physical cards.
Businesses on Float's Professional and Enterprise Plans can issue unlimited physical cards.
How many physical cards can a user have?
Users can request one physical card per currency. If necessary, Administrators can create additional physical cards in the same currency for a user.
Can Float cards be shipped to PO boxes?
Yes! Physical Float cards can be delivered to PO box addresses.
Can I expedite the processing or shipping time of my Physical Card?
All physical cards are subject to a set processing and shipping timeframe that can not be expedited. If you find that your card has not yet been delivered within the timeframe, you can request a virtual card while you wait. Virtual cards are ready for use as soon as they have been approved.
How long does it take for a physical card to arrive?
The shipping time for a physical Float card depends on where the card is being delivered. For more information on shipping timelines, see: Physical Card Shipping Timelines.
Can a physical Float card be transferred to another user?
A Physical Float cards can only be used by the person to whom the card is issued and cannot be reassigned.
Can I use my Float physical card while travelling internationally?
Yes, Float cards can be used internationally aside from the countries included in our Blocked Countries List.
Note: If using a CAD-denominated card (Visa) for any non-CAD purchase or a USD-denominated card (Mastercard) for any non-USD purchases, foreign transaction fees will occur. See: What fees are applied to foreign currency card transactions?
Why was my tap transaction declined with "Tap not accepted, please insert chip"?
As a security measure, physical cards will default to require chip insertion when a significant amount of tap transactions have occurred in a certain period. Completing a transaction with your PIN would then allow you to continue to tap for transactions.
For more information on card declines, see: Card Declines: Why They Happen and How to Fix Them.