What BOH employees get
Every eligible BOH employee gets the Alice Card, a Visa commercial credit card issued by Celtic Bank and powered by Stripe, with program funds at Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC). Employees use it at transit fare gates, commuter rail vending, bus fareboxes, parking garages, parking lots, parking meters, and parking apps. The IRS 2026 limits are $340 per month for transit and $340 per month for qualified parking under Rev. Proc. 2025-32.
The mobile app and support communications are available in Spanish. Employee support is at support@thisisalice.com and (888) 431-4355.
Uber and Lyft are not IRS-eligible for commuter benefits, with a narrow vanpool carve-out for qualifying arrangements.
How BOH payroll connections work
Alice connects with 30+ payroll providers, including connections to ADP, UKG, Paylocity, Paycom, Paychex, Toast, and others. BOH staff are usually paid hourly on the same payroll instance as FOH, so the same connection covers everyone. The deduction reduces taxable wages and the employee sees the benefit on their next paycheck.
Setup speed
We will get you onboarded in one call. Once payroll is connected, the rollout to BOH staff happens through onboarding flows on their phone, in English or Spanish.
How much BOH staff actually save
A line cook commuting by train and paying for parking on shift days typically saves about 20% on those dollars, actual savings depend on your tax situation. We label that as cash back during enrollment so the value is clear without requiring tax fluency.
FAQs for BOH staff
Do I need a Social Security number to use Alice? Eligibility follows employment eligibility. If you are on payroll as a W-2 employee, you are eligible.
Is there a credit check? No, the Alice Card is issued to enrolled employees through the employer's program. There is no personal credit pull.
What if I do not speak English? The app and support are available in Spanish, and your HR team can route Spanish-language questions to Alice support.
Ready to set this up for your kitchen team
Email sales@thisisalice.com or call (929) 552-4625. We will get you onboarded in one call.
Savings shown or implied including any reference to "cash back" or take-home pay are illustrative. Actual savings depend on your tax rate, benefit elections, and eligible spending each pay period. "Cash back" in Alice's materials refers to the federal, state, and FICA payroll taxes you don't pay on eligible commuter spending. It is income tax you keep, not a cash payment from Alice, your employer, or any third party. Alice does not provide cash back, rebates, or any direct financial benefit in connection with the Program. Alice does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult your own tax preparer, lawyer, or financial advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
Specific benefits, election rules, and run-out periods depend on your employer's plan design. Check with your HR team or plan administrator for details.
Pretax Hero Visa Commercial Card is powered by Stripe and Alice Card is issued by Celtic Bank. Program funds held at Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC). Use of card and program is subject to the cardholder terms and related agreements presented at issuance.
Trademarks, brands, and product names referenced in this article are the property of their respective owners. References are for descriptive purposes only and do not imply endorsement. For definitive information about a third party's products or services, contact that party directly.
Alice does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult your own tax preparer, lawyer, or financial advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
How much do restaurant servers and cooks actually save with Alice?
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Restaurant servers and cooks typically save about 20% on transit and qualified parking when they run those dollars through Alice pretax, actual savings depend on your tax situation. The exact dollar figure comes from your federal bracket, your state, and how much you actually spend each month on commuting.
Why restaurant employers offer Alice
Tipped-wage and hourly staff feel commute costs more sharply than salaried workers, and a pretax benefit gives back take-home pay every paycheck. Employers see a payroll tax reduction on every dollar an employee runs pretax, with no up-front employer cost. There is no manual open enrollment to manage, no employee pre-funding required, and only a small reserve deposit from the employer.
This is different from traditional office-worker pretax benefit companies where you pay up front and manually manage enrollment and payroll on your own.
What restaurant employees get
Restaurant employees get the Alice Card, a Visa commercial credit card issued by Celtic Bank and powered by Stripe, with program funds at Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC). They tap it at transit fare gates, commuter rail vending, bus fareboxes, parking garages, parking lots, parking meters, and parking apps. IRS 2026 limits are $340 per month for transit and $340 per month for qualified parking under Rev. Proc. 2025-32.
Uber and Lyft are not IRS-eligible commuter expenses, with a narrow vanpool carve-out.
How restaurant payroll connections work
Alice connects with 30+ payroll providers, including connections to ADP, UKG, Paylocity, Paycom, Paychex, Toast, and others. Deductions post to the employee's wage record automatically and the savings flow through on the next paycheck.
Setup speed
We will get you onboarded in one call. Most restaurants launch inside two weeks of that call.