B2B payment platforms are revolutionizing corporate financial transactions by enabling faster, more efficient, and secure digital payments. Here’s how.
Are you amazed by the speed of transactions with digital payments, where even cross-border payments are settled in near real-time? But did you know that real-time payments aren’t a new phenomenon? Surprised? Japan was the first country to launch a real-time bulk settlement service in April 1973 with Zengin, which operated only on working days, during business hours. It has taken 50 years for real-time payments (RTP) to become mainstream. As of 2023, over 70 countries supported RTP, although B2B transactions are still catching up with the latest payment platforms. In fact, according to the Federal Reserve, US-based businesses recorded $8.9 trillion worth of payments via paper-based checks in 2023, while many B2B ACH payments were still being processed only at the end of the business day, taking 2-3 working days to be settled. Plus, complexities, time, and costs increase when these B2B payments are cross-border.
Businesses of all sizes should capitalize on the rapid advances in B2B payment processing because the benefits go far beyond real-time settlement.
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Benefits of B2B Payment Solutions for Corporate Transactions
89% of small to mid-size businesses say that delayed payments are a major hurdle to growth.
Real-time payment processing brings transparency to the otherwise unpredictable and fragmented B2B transactions landscape, apart from supporting expansion into new markets and geographies. The incoming ISO 20022 messaging standard will give access to significantly richer transaction data, which can be used to gain strategic insights and ensure end-to-end modernization of B2B transactions. Adopting a powerful B2B payment platform could especially benefit small and mid-sized organizations by offering greater transaction visibility, lowering payment processing costs, minimizing manual invoicing and processing of accounts payables, and eliminating payment delays. And the benefits don’t stop here.
Greater Cash Visibility
With real-time transaction settlement, working capital is freed up, decreasing the need for businesses to maintain huge monetary buffers. Plus, instant payments give you the flexibility to make and receive payments closer to the due date. You also have access to real-time transaction reporting and account balance data, which enhances cash visibility. Deloitte’s “conservative growth scenario” is that RTPs could replace $18.9 trillion in ACH and check-based transactions in the US by 2028.
Cost-Savings and Operational Efficiency
Traditional payment methods involve numerous steps, including manual processing, which makes them not just time-consuming but also error-prone. Modern B2B payment solutions help automate much of the process, eliminating these hurdles and increasing operational efficiency. For instance, invoices and reminders can be automatically generated and sent. This accelerates the payment cycle while freeing up manpower and resources for more strategic business activities. Such solutions are also more cost-effective than paper-based methods. Your organization can not just save on late payment fees but also get discounts on early payments, while improving cash flow management.
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