Payee Management
Manage international payees and vendor relationships with time-saving automations and real-time payment tracking.
Manage International Payees
with a More Efficient Approach
Transform payee management into an accurate, efficient, and secure process.
Ensure Data Accuracy
Minimize errors with automated vendor enrollment and intelligent payment detail validation.
Limit Manual Intervention
Automate the entire payment process, from validating country requirements, to final approval.
Minimize Fraud Risk
Enhance security in managing international payees with advanced
payee and payment verification.
Payee Management Optimized to Complement Your Workflow
Automated Payee Enrollment
Onboard new payees in just a few clicks. Simply enter their name, email address and payment currency, and Ascendant will direct them to a secure portal where they can enter their information and banking details.
Smart Validation for International Payees
Improve payee management by eliminating manual checks of international payment protocols. Automatic identification and validation of over 210 country and territory requirements ensure payments are processed correctly every time.
Self-Serve Payment Tracking
You and your payees can access detailed payment information the moment it’s needed using our market-first international payment tracker. View each payment’s status, associated fees, and current location in real-time, all at your fingertips, eliminating the need to contact customer service.
FAQs
Receiving international business payments should be simple. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for here, contact us
What is Payee Intelligence™?
Payee Intelligence™ is Ascendant’s proprietary validation engine that ensures all required banking details are correctly captured based on the payee’s country and currency. It prevents errors by prompting for mandatory fields and validating data in real time.
Is there a two-step authorization process with adding new payees?
Yes. To enhance security in managing international payees, a new payee won’t be activated until you authorize them within aPay.
How do I onboard vendors securely?
Ascendant enables secure vendor onboarding through encrypted data collection, fraud checks, and compliance screening. Vendors can enter their own banking details via a secure link, reducing risk and manual handling of sensitive information.
What banking data do I need from my payees?
Required banking data depends on the country and payment method, but typically includes account number, routing code, bank name, and payee contact details. Payee Intelligence™ guides users through exactly what’s needed for each country.
Can vendors manage their own payment details?
Yes. Vendors can securely update or submit their own payment information through a guided, self-service portal powered by Payee Intelligence™. This reduces back-and-forth emails and minimizes input errors.
How does Ascendant reduce returned payments?
Ascendant reduces returned payments with real-time validation, country-specific data prompts, and a 0.5% return rate benchmark. Our system checks all data before processing and flags issues immediately—preventing costly errors before they occur.
Can I bulk onboard multiple vendors at once?
Yes. You can invite and validate hundreds (or thousands) of vendors in a few clicks. We streamline data collection and minimize errors from the start.
How does Ascendant handle changes to payee details after onboarding?
Vendors can update their information securely through aPay, our online platform. All changes are verified before payments are sent out, keeping your data clean and payments accurate.
Boost Productivity And Growth
Thousands of businesses are getting more done with less resources, after making Ascendant their international business payments provider of choice. Need assistance making wine barrel payments? Talk to our experienced team to find out how we could help your business.
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