Ramp Startup Perks
Corporate cards and spend management for US, Canadian and UK startups. Through our partner link, founders get a $500 sign-on bonus, up to $350,000 in partner perks and $500 in Ramp Router inference credits.
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Ramp offers eligible startups up to $350,000 in perks and resources, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to US, Canada and UK startups (any stage).
Available programs
$500 sign-on bonus + up to $350,000 in partner perks
Ramp x Credit for Startups
Our partner offer with Ramp: a $500 sign-on bonus, up to $350,000 in redeemable partner perks and $500 in Ramp Router inference credits, plus white-glove onboarding, expedited underwriting and a dedicated partner manager. Available only through the Credit for Startups partner page.
- $500 sign-on bonus
- Up to $350,000 in redeemable partner perks (OpenAI, AWS, Google Cloud, Notion, Datadog and more)
- $500 in credits on Ramp Router inference
- Prioritized beta access to new Ramp products, such as Glass, Ramp's AI workspace
- White-glove onboarding, expedited underwriting and a dedicated partner manager
- No-personal-guarantee corporate cards, bill pay and business banking
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Do you qualify for Ramp?
You likely qualify if
- You have a registered business in the US, Canada or the UK
- You can link a business bank account that meets cash balance requirements (CA$75K+ in Canada)
You won't qualify if
- Your business is not registered in the US, Canada or the UK
- You cannot link a qualifying business bank account
Common rejection reasons
- Insufficient or unverifiable business bank balance
- Failed identity or business verification checks
How to apply for Ramp
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Apply through our partner page
Start at ramp.com/partners/creditforstartups, the co-branded page that unlocks the $500 sign-on bonus, Ramp Router credits and expedited underwriting. Applying from the regular ramp.com/startups page doesn't include our offer.
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Verify and link your bank
Pass identity and business verification and connect your business bank account so Ramp can underwrite. Our partner offer comes with expedited underwriting. In Canada you need at least CA$75K in linked balances.
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Activate and claim perks
Once approved, a dedicated partner manager helps you set up cards and accounts. Redeem partner rewards like OpenAI, AWS, and Notion from the rewards marketplace.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Ramp give startups?
Ramp provides eligible startups with up to $350,000 in perks and resources across its programs.
Does Ramp take equity from startups?
No. Ramp's startup perks and credits are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Ramp?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: Registered business in the US, Canada or the UK; Linked business bank account meeting minimum cash balance thresholds (Canada: at least CA$75K in linked balances); Startups at Ramp-partner accelerators may be pre-qualified.
Is Ramp free for startups?
Applying is free. Ramp provides up to $350,000 in perks and resources with no equity required.
How do I apply for Ramp?
1) Apply through our partner page, 2) Verify and link your bank, 3) Activate and claim perks. Full steps are on this page.
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