# Expenses

## How & when to claim expenses

We cover expenses for things you might need to pay for in the course of your work. The most common types of expenses are for teas & coffees at meetings out, for example with interviewees.

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### When you've paid for something with your own money

1. Get a receipt and take a photo of it
2. Submit your expense on the [Personal expense receipt form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxxeKQDOGJFx-rpkHRQ3oCyMiOh4HfzMEAjV_Fhc0ZB0EXjA/viewform)
3. Done!

### When you've paid for something using a cable card

1. Get a receipt and take a photo of it
2. Submit your expense on the [Cable card expense receipt form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSOLvp4N8dID7D_lM0hj69heew3A1ZtCJP0oruiu2jiBAo2g/viewform)
3. Done!

## How to book travel

If you need to book travel which is reimbursable by the Cable, in most cases, follow the expenses process

If the cost is fairly high, you can book the travel with a staff debit card (which Adam, Lucas, and Alon have).

However with train tickets, make sure you are able to pick up tickets and return the card as soon as possible (ideally before the day of travel). Often it’s easier to book on your own card and claim reimbursement.

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