Your business is growing every day. Maybe Brex wasn’t a good fit for you in the past, but it could be based on where your company is at now. If your initial Brex application didn’t work out, we have a few options for reapplying in the future, depending on the circumstances of your previous application.

If you had an active Brex account in the past but decided to close it, your account has been completely deactivated, meaning that we don’t have the option to reopen it. However, you’re welcome to apply for a new Brex account.

Keep in mind that you’ll either need to use a different email address to apply or reach out to Brex Support and request that your old email address be removed so that you can use it again.

If you started a Brex application at any point in the past but never got to the point where you submitted it for approval, it may still be active. You can try signing into your dashboard using your same credentials to see if you have the option to resume the application.

If you have trouble accessing your old application, please 

If you completed your Brex application in the past but didn’t qualify, we may be able to reopen your application so you can update all of your details if they’ve changed. You can reach out to Brex Support with this request, after which you can continue your application by signing into the Brex dashboard.

Reapplying to Brex

Thanks for applying for a Brex account! You can expect to have your application reviewed within 1-3 business days of submission.



: Applying for Brex won’t impact you or your employees’ personal credit score in any way. 

In some cases, your application will be approved, but we’ll need you to provide some additional information. In this case, we’ll assign you a follow-up task in your Brex dashboard. You’ll have 30 days to complete these tasks following your initial approval.

We’ll notify you via email once your application has been fully processed. You can also check your application status at any time by signing in to your Brex dashboard.

If you need to edit your application details or withdraw it after submission, please reach out to Brex Support.

Once your account has been fully approved, you can start using it immediately.

Once your account is fully approved, you can start using your Brex account! Our 

 walks you through all the basic steps to start customizing your account based on your business needs.

Please be sure to make your first Brex card transaction or Brex business account transfer within 90 days of opening your account. This lets us know that your account is active and you’re ready to start using it.

Brex application next steps

We’re happy to hear that you’re interested in opening a Brex account! Before you fill out an application, it’s important to understand whether we’re a good fit for your business.

We have several requirements to open an account, which align with the type of companies we’re best suited to provide value for. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing a company’s business model, source of funds, and spending patterns. We also consider other aspects of your company, so please note that meeting the requirements below does not guarantee approval for a Brex account. Our goal is to make sure we’re positioned to provide value to all potential customers and avoid areas that may pose a higher risk to Brex and our partners.

All Brex applicants are required to have a US EIN issued by the IRS, a valid US incorporation, and a US physical address. We also require that you meet the eligibility requirements as stated in our 

Brex supports growing businesses worldwide. International founders without a physical address in the United States are welcome to apply, as long as they have the following:

Non-PO box US address — we allow international founders to use a virtual office.

You can be based elsewhere, but you’ll need a US billing address to securitize your Brex card’s credit limit.

If you reside outside of the USA, we’ll need a valid international residential address.

Provides or has plans to provide services and products to US customers

Employs/contracts or has plans to employ/contract US personnel

As we continue to expand our global spend solution, we are focusing our service on startups and scaled companies. Our products are designed for companies that have or will soon reach some level of scale. We feel confident in delivering best-in-class service to customers who meet ANY of the following criteria:

Received an equity investment of any amount (accelerator, angel, or VC) or plan to in the near future

Tech startups who are on a path to meeting the criteria above, and are referred by an existing customer or partner

You can read more about the different Brex account types in this 

While not an exhaustive list, these are the general requirements we consider when reviewing applications.

Brex account requirements

Thank you for your interest in Brex! As you prepare to apply for your Brex account, we want to ensure you have all the information necessary to complete your application. Here is some of the content you can expect to see referenced on the application, as well as some of the documents we’ll ask for.



What you’ll need to submit will depend on your business type.

The following are terms that you may see referenced throughout your application process. Here is a brief overview of their meaning.

Before you begin your application, please make sure you have all the following information and documentation handy, so you can provide it when asked.

Submitting a Brex application

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