Gatekeep one of the best company perks out there? We would never. If your company uses SAP Concur, you might have access to a complimentary subscription of TripIt Pro.
How can you find out if you get TripIt Pro for free? Keep reading to learn how, plus the benefits of creating an account and connecting it with your business travel plans.
Who is eligible for TripIt Pro through their company?
You may be eligible for a complimentary subscription of TripIt Pro if your company has purchased Concur TripLink.
What is Concur TripLink?
Concur TripLink helps organizations manage travel across a variety of booking channels by capturing itineraries (and receipts) and integrating them into their SAP Concur solution. Integrations with these channels provide companies broad visibility into spend and duty of care, while business travelers enjoy flexibility and ease of use.
Bookings are captured via travel partner integrations, such as Amtrak, Delta Air Lines, Hertz, Lufthansa, Marriott, and United Airlines. Or they’re captured via TripIt Pro—regardless of where the plans were booked. When travelers use TripIt Pro to organize their plans, they can share the trip with SAP Concur, starting an expense report and providing their company visibility into their business travel details.
How to check if you’re eligible for a free subscription of TripIt Pro
To check your eligibility, sign in to your SAP Concur account on desktop. On the home screen, tap “Home” to open the navigation drop-down menu. If you see "TripLink" in the menu, then your organization has the solution, and you are eligible for a complimentary subscription of TripIt Pro.
Tip: If you are eligible for a complimentary subscription to TripIt Pro, share the good news with your coworkers! That’s a savings of $50 per year. Here’s how else you save money with TripIt >
How do I sign up for TripIt and/or connect my account?
You can connect your existing TripIt account, or create a new one and redeem your TripIt Pro subscription, all in the Concur TripLink hub.
Here’s how to do it:
- Visit the Concur TripLink hub: Sign in to concursolutions.com. Click “Home” to open the navigation drop-down, then select “TripLink.” This will open the Concur TripLink hub. From here, select “Link to TripIt.”
- Sign up or sign in: Create a new TripIt account or click “Sign in and link my accounts” to connect an existing account. You can use either a personal or business email address to create your account.
- Verify and add email addresses: If you’re creating a new TripIt account, follow the instructions received via email to verify your new account. Add any additional email addresses you wish to forward travel confirmation emails from in your TripIt Settings on web or mobile.
- Download the app: Get real-time notifications straight to your phone and access your travel plans on the go. Visit Google Play or the App Store on your mobile device to download TripIt.
What are the benefits of getting connected?
From a business travel perspective, connecting to TripIt Pro streamlines your trip itineraries and expense reports.
How exactly? When you book a trip via Concur Travel, those details will automatically create an itinerary in TripIt for you. Likewise, if you book a trip elsewhere, add it to TripIt, and select "Share with Concur," it will flow to SAP Concur and start an expense report for you.
Read more: Manage Your Business and Personal Trips in TripIt. Here's How.
Plus, TripIt Pro is packed with premium features that give you a leg up on changes and help you make the most of all your trips.
TripIt Pro will keep you informed on any flight changes, remind you when to leave for the airport, guide you to your gate/connection and baggage claim—with walking directions and interactive airport maps. It will also alert you if there’s a better seat available, if the fare drops for a flight you’ve booked, if you’re eligible for compensation when your flight’s been disrupted, and more.
What are my options if I don’t have Concur TripLink?
If your organization has SAP Concur, but has not yet purchased Concur TripLink, reach out to your organization’s Travel Manager to inquire. They can speak with their SAP Concur account team if interested.
You can also create a TripIt account and upgrade to Pro to use all the aforementioned benefits for your travels independently.
