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Invoice to Pay

Invoice to Pay for SME Customers

Revolutionize accounts payable for small and medium enterprises with automated invoice processing, smart payment scheduling, and real-time cash flow optimization.

The SME Payment Challenge

Small and medium enterprises struggle with manual invoice processing, delayed payments, and cash flow management. Traditional accounts payable processes are time-consuming, error-prone, and lack visibility into payment obligations and cash positions.

73%

of SMEs experience late payments

50%

of business failures due to cash flow issues

8 hours

average weekly time spent on invoice processing

BankBuddy Invoice-to-Pay Solution

Smart Invoice Capture

AI-powered OCR extracts data from invoices automatically - email, PDF, photo, or manual upload

Automated Validation

3-way matching against POs and receipts, duplicate detection, and fraud prevention

Intelligent Scheduling

Optimize payment timing based on terms, discounts, and cash flow forecasting

One-Click Payment

Execute payments via bank transfer, card, or digital wallet with approval workflows

How It Works: From Invoice to Payment

1

Invoice Receipt & Capture

Receive invoices through multiple channels and extract data automatically

  • Email forwarding to dedicated inbox
  • Mobile app photo capture
  • Supplier portal integration
  • ERP/accounting system sync
  • AI-powered data extraction (vendor, amount, due date, line items)
  • Automatic currency conversion
2

Validation & Approval

Verify invoice accuracy and route for approval based on business rules

  • Match against purchase orders
  • Verify vendor registration
  • Detect duplicates and fraud
  • Apply approval workflows (amount-based, department-based)
  • Mobile approval notifications
  • Exception handling and escalation
3

Payment Scheduling

Optimize payment timing for cash flow and take advantage of early payment discounts

  • Cash flow forecasting integration
  • Early payment discount calculation
  • Payment term optimization
  • Batch payment scheduling
  • Supplier payment preferences
  • FX rate monitoring for international payments
4

Payment Execution

Execute payments securely and track status in real-time

  • Multi-method payment (bank transfer, card, wallet)
  • Batch payment processing
  • Payment confirmation to suppliers
  • Automatic reconciliation
  • Digital payment receipts
  • Accounting system integration

Benefits for SME Customers

Time Savings

80% reduction in invoice processing time

Automate manual data entry and approval routing

Cost Reduction

$50-$100 saved per invoice

Eliminate manual processing costs and capture early payment discounts

Cash Flow Optimization

30-day improvement in working capital

Better visibility and control over payment timing

Error Elimination

99% reduction in payment errors

Automated validation and duplicate detection

Supplier Relations

On-time payment rate >95%

Improve supplier relationships with reliable, timely payments

Productivity Boost

70% faster month-end close

Real-time visibility into liabilities and automated reconciliation

Seamless Integration

BankBuddy Invoice-to-Pay integrates seamlessly with your existing business systems:

Accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage)
ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Bank accounts and payment rails
Procurement and PO systems
Document management systems
Email and collaboration tools
Mobile banking apps
Supplier portals and networks

Transform Your Accounts Payable Process

Join thousands of SMEs using BankBuddy to automate invoice processing and optimize cash flow.

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