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Conferma

Can a single virtual card middleware platform become the indispensable infrastructure connecting every bank issuer, TMC, OTA, and corporate travel programme in the world?

Founded2005
HQManchester, United Kingdom
Latest roundAcquired by Sabre Corporation
IndustryInfrastructure / Payments
The story

Founded in 2005 as a virtual payment card distribution and settlement platform, Conferma became the dominant middleware connecting banks, travel management companies (TMCs), and corporate travel ecosystems. Acquired by Sabre Corporation, it deepened its position as a B2B virtual card infrastructure layer rather than competing as a bank or card issuer itself. Its embedded finance angle is purely infrastructure: it connects card-issuing banks and processors (WEX, Modulr, Pliant, J.P. Morgan) into a single platform that TMCs and corporates use to issue, manage, and reconcile virtual cards at the point of booking.

Last 12 months
2025-12
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Product timeline
2005
Conferma Limited incorporated in England and Wales (Company No. 05704113), headquartered in Manchester.· pivot
2018
Acquired by Sabre Corporation, becoming part of the global travel technology group.· acquisition
2024
Published 'Complete Guide to Conferma' outlining B2B suite, corporate travel suite, banking and TMC partner ecosystem.· banking
2024
Announced partnership with WEX to enable virtual Mastercards for Concur Invoice customers globally.· card
2025
Partnered with Pliant to offer virtual cards for travel payments.· card
2025
Modulr joined Conferma platform as a fully connected issuer, enabling API-powered virtual card issuance for TMCs and OTAs.· banking
The stack
Payments / PSP
WEX (virtual Mastercard issuing partner)Modulr (virtual card issuing partner)Pliant (virtual card issuing partner)
Card issuing
WEX; Modulr; Pliant
Accounting gap: none