What Is Per Diem and How Does It Work for Business Travel?
The article explains the concept, types, and operation of per diem. It covers fixed allowances, reimbursable limits, and mixed models, and discusses international complexities, benefits, and risks. SAP Concur offers automation tools to manage per diem.
Impact and considerations
Per diem simplifies travel expense management but requires balancing flexibility and control.
Key points
- Per diem is a daily allowance or limit for travel expenses.
- Common categories include lodging, meals, and incidentals.
- Fixed and reimbursable allowances have trade-offs.
- International travel requires local compliance.
- Automation tools simplify management.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 28 Feb 2024, 21:20
- Page published
- 14 Aug 2026, 08:16
- Last updated
- 28 Feb 2024, 21:20
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：What Is Per Diem and How Does It Work for Business Travel? (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 28 Feb 2024, 21:20