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Setting Up and Issuing Cards in Light

Learn how to set up and issue cards in Light, including creating card ledger accounts, linking entity settings, funding requirements, and common FAQs.


Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure the following are completed:

 


Step 1 – Create Card Accounts in the CoA

  1. Navigate to Cards in Light.

  2. Click Create Account.

  3. Enter the following information:

    • Entity under which the cards belong

    • Currency of the account

    • Ledger account number

    • Ledger account name

⚠️Once saved, a new ledger account will automatically be created in your CoA. Choose the number carefully based on your CoA structure.

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Step 2 – Link Entity Settings

  1. Go to Settings → Entities.

  2. Select the entity connected to your cards.

  3. Click Continue.

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  4. Choose:

  • The correct ledger account number

  • Default limits for employee cards

  • Limit period (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly)

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Step 3 – Create Cards

You now have two options:

  • Employee Cards

  • Vendor Cards

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Final Notes

💸 Funding Required

  • Make sure to fund your Adyen account before using cards.

⚠️ First Funding Delay

  • The first charge may take a few days as Adyen matches the funds.

  • Subsequent transactions are usually processed within a few hours.

  • If funds are not visible within 2 days after the initial charge, please contact Light Support.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to create a separate ledger account for each card?

  • No. You only need one card account per entity/currency combination.

Q: Can I change default limits later?

  • Yes, limits can be adjusted per card after creation.

Q: How fast are card charges reflected?

  • After the first charge, usually within a few hours.