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Payments technology

www.alternativepayments.io

Payments technology company enabling service-based businesses to modernize cash flow through a unified platform.

Alternative Payments is a payments technology company focused on lowering barriers and making smarter payments accessible to service-based businesses. It positions itself as the financial operating system for B2B services companies, unifying invoicing, payables, and analytics in one platform, and using AI to anticipate challenges, surface opportunities, and help teams act before problems arise. The company aims to help offline service providers improve cash flow, automate billing, and accelerate collections through transparent pricing and strong partnerships. It serves industries such as MSPs, accounting, business services, telecom, and other service sectors seeking flexible, secure, and scalable payment solutions.

our mission is to lower the barrier and make smarter payments accessible to all

What we offer

Automated Accounts Receivable

Streamline your accounts receivable process for enhanced cash flow and reduced manual work.

www.alternativepayments.io/solutions/automate-accounts-receivable

Automated Accounts Payable

Streamlines vendor payments through automation, enhancing efficiency and cash flow management.

www.alternativepayments.io/solutions/automate-accounts-payable

Collections Assist

Streamlines collections by directly engaging with customers for timely payments.

www.alternativepayments.io/solutions/collections-assist

Enterprise-Level Security

Offers advanced security features to safeguard customer payment data and enhance compliance.

www.alternativepayments.io/solutions/security

Accounts Payable

Automate vendor payments and manage bills efficiently within one platform.

www.alternativepayments.io/platform/accounts-payable

Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Accounts payable automation

3.8 Billion USD10.3% CAGR

Capabilities that automate invoice intake, approval, scheduling, and vendor payments to reduce manual work and accelerate payables.

Accounts receivable automation and collections

3.398 Billion USD10.18% CAGR

Capabilities that automate invoicing, reconciliation, credit workflows and buyer-centric collections to reduce DSO and manual AR overhead.

Payment orchestration and reconciliation

1.53 Billion USD23.3% CAGR

Capabilities that centralize multi-method payment routing (ACH, card, check), unify payables and receivables, and reconcile transactions against invoices and ledgers for consolidated cash management.

Payment security and compliance

34.8 Billion USD17.4% CAGR

Capabilities that protect cardholder data, support PCI‑DSS compliance, and provide end-to-end encryption and risk management for transactions.

Outsourced collections

18.1 Billion USD5.4% CAGR

Third-party receivables recovery and outreach services that integrate with PSA and accounting systems, offering customer-centric communication and success-based pricing to recover overdue invoices.

More information about our offering

Automated Accounts Receivable

Automates invoicing, collections, and reconciliation to speed payments and reduce manual follow-up. Provides a self-service client portal and delivers automated reminders for timely collections.

  • Automate Billing Processes
    Streamlined automation reduces manual errors and workload, allowing your team to focus on strategic tasks.
  • Delegate Payment Follow-up
    Collections Assist handles overdue invoices by contacting clients, preserving relationships while ensuring payments are collected.
  • Send Automated Reminders
    Enhance payment punctuality by automating reminders for invoices and implementing autopay options to streamline the payment process.
  • Configure Payment Schedules
    Set specific payment schedules tailored to individual customers, ensuring timely collections with escalation options for overdue invoices.
  • Enable Self-service Payments
    Allow clients to interact directly with their invoices through an intuitive portal, enhancing the overall satisfaction.
  • Streamline Client Management
    Easily track receivables for all clients in a single dashboard, enabling proactive management of overdue invoices and improving cash flow.

Automated Accounts Payable

Automates vendor bills and approvals; OCR extracts bill details and routes for review. Centralizes payables with streamlined approval workflows.

  • Automate Bill Details Extraction
    Eliminate manual entry errors and speed up the approval process by automatically extracting key information from vendor bills.
  • Centralize Vendor Payables
    Manage all vendor payments in one platform, reducing errors and speeding up payment approvals.
  • Automate Vendor Bills
    Automatically route vendor bills through an efficient approval process, saving time and improving cash flow.
  • Manage Payments Seamlessly
    Ensure all vendor transactions sync back to your accounting software for accurate financial reporting.
  • Track Compliance Automatically
    Maintain a comprehensive audit trail of approvals and payments, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Collections Assist

Assists collections by having our team contact customers directly on your behalf to recover payments. Offers success-based pricing for better financial management.

  • Increases Cash Flow
    Automating the follow-up process helps ensure that you recover more overdue invoices and maintain better cash flow from your clients.
  • Saves Time and Effort
    Allows your accounts receivable team to focus on current tasks rather than constantly following up on overdue invoices.
  • Ensures Accurate Records
    Automatically syncs customer engagement and payment statuses into your current workflow, minimizing manual entry and errors.
  • Maintains Relationships
    Ensures customers are treated with respect during the collections process.

Enterprise-Level Security

Enterprise-level security features to protect payments and financial data within the platform. Complies with PCI-DSS Level 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 standards.

  • Protect Payment Data Securely
    Ensures payment data is tokenized at capture and encrypted during transit using high-level security protocols.
  • Maintain Secure Access Levels
    Access is role-based, secured through four permission levels, ensuring only authorized personnel can engage with sensitive data.
  • Encrypt Data Securely
    All payment data is encrypted in transit, ensuring information is protected against unauthorized access.
  • Ensure Continuous Security Compliance
    Regular security audits ensure that security protocols are consistently applied and maintained.

Accounts Payable

Pay vendors and manage payable workflows in one place. Forward vendor invoices to a dedicated billing address; OCR extracts details automatically and queues bills for review.

  • Ensures Compliance And Accountability
    Each payment's approval process is documented, enhancing compliance and accountability.
  • Streamlines Financial Operations
    Easily manage both payables and receivables without switching platforms, improving cash flow management.
  • Flexibility In Payments
    Choose the most convenient payment method for each vendor, adapting to specific contractual needs.
  • Enhanced Financial Oversight
    Utilizes analytics to give visibility into cash flow and operational efficiency.

References

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.

Accounts payable automation

Primary estimate uses Future Market Insights (FMI) as the most specific source for "accounts payable automation" (reports 2026 market size and a 10.3% CAGR to 2036). Alternative published estimates vary widely (The Business Research Company projects $5.42B in 2025 and a 21.6% CAGR to 2030; Market Research Future reports a smaller base $1.41B in 2024 and ~8.8% CAGR). The FMI figure was selected as the primary because it explicitly covers AP automation with a detailed 2026–2036 forecast; other sources are cited for context.

Accounts receivable automation and collections

Primary source: Market Research Future (MRFR) provides a 2024 market size estimate of about USD 3.398B and a forecast CAGR of 10.18% (2025–2035). SNS Insider offers a higher 2025E estimate (USD 4.48B) and a faster CAGR (13.1%, 2026–2033); MRFR chosen as primary due to more recent update and explicit 2024 baseline.

Payment orchestration and reconciliation

Estimate based on a market report in the provided search results that defines the global payment orchestration platform market (covers orchestration and reconciliation capabilities) at USD 1,527.13M in 2024 with a forecast to USD 8,157.94M by 2032 and an implied CAGR of 23.3% (2025–2032).

Payment security and compliance

Primary estimate based on Fortune Business Insights reporting a global payment security market value of USD 34.8 billion in 2025 and a projected CAGR of 17.4% (2026–2034). GM Insights reports a corroborating market scale (USD 23.4 billion in 2023) and a 15% CAGR (2024–2032). Polaris Market Research shows a larger adjacent payment processing market (USD 76.88 billion in 2025, 14.5% CAGR), indicating broader industry spend that supports high growth in payment security and compliance.

Outsourced collections

Primary estimate uses the Collection Outsourcing Service market data (direct match to "outsourced collections") showing USD 18.1B in 2025 and a 5.4% CAGR to 2035. Broader debt collection services reports (Fact.MR) show a larger 2025 market (USD 31.7B) with a lower CAGR (3.2%), and the debt-collection software subsegment is smaller (USD ~5.21B in 2025) with higher CAGR (~6.55%). I selected the WiseGuyReports sizing/CAGR because it specifically targets outsourced/collection outsourcing services and aligns with the marketSegment description; other cited sources are used to contextualize broader and adjacent segments.

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