Runa has described how businesses can order and distribute virtual Visa prepaid cards for employee and customer incentives. Its January 20, 2023 guide covers the recipient experience, ordering through the platform and bulk delivery through its payout API.

The products described in the guide are denominated in US or Canadian dollars. After a card is purchased, the recipient receives digital access through a secure link. Purchases reduce the funded balance, and an online portal provides access to the remaining amount and transaction details.

The article discusses online, mail-order and telephone purchases, as well as in-store use where the product supports a compatible digital wallet. The specific card's acceptance and account conditions govern those uses; the distribution guide is not itself a universal cardholder agreement.

For businesses placing orders, Runa describes funding the platform account and selecting the card values, quantities and delivery approach. The company says confirmed orders can be emailed to recipients quickly and can include customized messages.

The same offering is presented for small recognition programs and larger batches. Runa's API connects distribution to an organization's own system, while the Portal provides ordering and reporting functions. These are fulfillment and administration capabilities for businesses supplying rewards.

Runa positions virtual Visa prepaid cards as an option for recipients who would benefit from spending choice beyond a single retailer. The guide describes products available on its network rather than announcing a new Visa agreement or identifying Runa as the card's issuing bank.