Alternative Payments Unclaimed
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-receivableAutomated Accounts Payable
Streamlines vendor payments through automation, enhancing efficiency and cash flow management.
www.alternativepayments.io/solutions/automate-accounts-payableCollections Assist
Streamlines collections by directly engaging with customers for timely payments.
www.alternativepayments.io/solutions/collections-assistEnterprise-Level Security
Offers advanced security features to safeguard customer payment data and enhance compliance.
www.alternativepayments.io/solutions/securityAccounts Payable
Automate vendor payments and manage bills efficiently within one platform.
www.alternativepayments.io/platform/accounts-payableMarket segments
Market size by segment
Growth potential (CAGR)
Accounts payable automation
Capabilities that automate invoice intake, approval, scheduling, and vendor payments to reduce manual work and accelerate payables.
Accounts receivable automation and collections
Capabilities that automate invoicing, reconciliation, credit workflows and buyer-centric collections to reduce DSO and manual AR overhead.
Payment orchestration and reconciliation
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
Capabilities that protect cardholder data, support PCI‑DSS compliance, and provide end-to-end encryption and risk management for transactions.
Outsourced collections
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 ProcessesStreamlined automation reduces manual errors and workload, allowing your team to focus on strategic tasks.
- Delegate Payment Follow-upCollections Assist handles overdue invoices by contacting clients, preserving relationships while ensuring payments are collected.
- Send Automated RemindersEnhance payment punctuality by automating reminders for invoices and implementing autopay options to streamline the payment process.
- Configure Payment SchedulesSet specific payment schedules tailored to individual customers, ensuring timely collections with escalation options for overdue invoices.
- Enable Self-service PaymentsAllow clients to interact directly with their invoices through an intuitive portal, enhancing the overall satisfaction.
- Streamline Client ManagementEasily 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 ExtractionEliminate manual entry errors and speed up the approval process by automatically extracting key information from vendor bills.
- Centralize Vendor PayablesManage all vendor payments in one platform, reducing errors and speeding up payment approvals.
- Automate Vendor BillsAutomatically route vendor bills through an efficient approval process, saving time and improving cash flow.
- Manage Payments SeamlesslyEnsure all vendor transactions sync back to your accounting software for accurate financial reporting.
- Track Compliance AutomaticallyMaintain 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 FlowAutomating the follow-up process helps ensure that you recover more overdue invoices and maintain better cash flow from your clients.
- Saves Time and EffortAllows your accounts receivable team to focus on current tasks rather than constantly following up on overdue invoices.
- Ensures Accurate RecordsAutomatically syncs customer engagement and payment statuses into your current workflow, minimizing manual entry and errors.
- Maintains RelationshipsEnsures 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 SecurelyEnsures payment data is tokenized at capture and encrypted during transit using high-level security protocols.
- Maintain Secure Access LevelsAccess is role-based, secured through four permission levels, ensuring only authorized personnel can engage with sensitive data.
- Encrypt Data SecurelyAll payment data is encrypted in transit, ensuring information is protected against unauthorized access.
- Ensure Continuous Security ComplianceRegular 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 AccountabilityEach payment's approval process is documented, enhancing compliance and accountability.
- Streamlines Financial OperationsEasily manage both payables and receivables without switching platforms, improving cash flow management.
- Flexibility In PaymentsChoose the most convenient payment method for each vendor, adapting to specific contractual needs.
- Enhanced Financial OversightUtilizes 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.
- The global payment security market size was valued at USD 34.8 billion in 2025; CAGR of 17.4% during the forecast period.
- Payment Security Market size was valued at USD 23.4 billion in 2023 and is estimated to register a CAGR of 15% between 2024 and 2032.
- Payment processing solutions market size was valued at USD 76.88 billion in 2025, exhibiting a CAGR of 14.5%.
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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