Invoice Payments news and trends

Melio to Grow AP/AR Platform With $150 Million Fundraise
Investments // November 01, 2024

Melio raised $150 million in a Series E funding round to fuel the growth of its accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) platform by expanding its B2B partnerships. The company has seen its revenue increase tenfold over the past three years, driven by an...

Bank of America: Gateways Become Cash Flow Engines for Merchants
Payments Innovation // November 01, 2024

Payment gateways might be thought of as the workhorses of fund flows, whether it’s for B2B or consumer-facing transactions. It’s the technology that gets payment data moving. But with the emergence of new technologies — particularly APIs and payments automation — gateways can be used...

New Insight: Virtual Cards Gain Favor With CFOs as Healthcare Costs Increase
B2B Payments // October 31, 2024

Healthcare is among the largest industries in the world, and with the territory come pain points and inefficiencies as small- to medium-sized companies seek to tap working capital and streamline their payments processes. Across the globe, the sector accounts for an average 10% of a...

Crater Launches AR/AP Solutions for Financial Institutions and B2B Platforms
B2B Payments // October 29, 2024

Crater launched artificial intelligence-powered accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) solutions for banks, credit unions and B2B platforms. With these solutions, customers can offer white-labeled, embedded AR/AP products like invoicing and bill payments, customized to their brand identity and supported by an AI-powered copilot...

Interviews & Exclusives
Healthcare’s Working Capital Shift Boosts Cash Flow and Strengthens Supplier Ties

November 07, 2024
The healthcare industry might be likened to a battleship when it comes to payments innovation. It’s massive and slow to turn, but once turned, the waves made are enormous. In the United States, for example, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimated that the healthcare sector accounts for as much as 17% of GDP. […]

New Insight: Virtual Cards Gain Favor With CFOs as Healthcare Costs Increase

October 31, 2024
Healthcare is among the largest industries in the world, and with the territory come pain points and inefficiencies as small- to medium-sized companies seek to tap working capital and streamline...

Optimizing Receivables Means More Than Managing DSO

October 18, 2024
Of all the things a business needs, cash on hand is top of the list. And against today’s dynamic operational backdrop, financial health and operational efficiency can be defined by...

Cash Flow 2.0: Better Business Payments Create Smarter Treasury Strategies

October 09, 2024
Emerging payment networks and models are rewriting the rules of commercial transactions. And it’s time for chief financial officers and treasurers to cash in. Whether it’s through an in-store experience,...

Quick Reads
Melio to Grow AP/AR Platform With $150 Million Fundraise

November 01, 2024
Melio raised $150 million in a Series E funding round to fuel the growth of its accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) platform by expanding its B2B partnerships. The company has seen its revenue increase tenfold over the past three years, driven by an expansion of its customer base to include medium-sized businesses as […]

Crater Launches AR/AP Solutions for Financial Institutions and B2B Platforms

October 29, 2024
Crater launched artificial intelligence-powered accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) solutions for banks, credit unions and B2B platforms. With these solutions, customers can offer white-labeled, embedded AR/AP products like...

Helcim Debuts Recurring Payments Tool to Combat Manual Billing

October 29, 2024
Payments solutions provider Helcim debuted a tool to help businesses automate their payment collections. Recurring Payments allows businesses to create tailored billing schedules for clients, collecting payments automatically as they’re...

Extend Debuts Bill Pay to Streamline Invoice Payments

October 28, 2024
Extend has introduced a feature that allows businesses to streamline invoice payments with virtual cards. Bill Pay is designed to simplify companies’ account payable processes while optimizing cash flow, maximizing card...