Centime, a Boston-based fintech that offers comprehensive cash management and banking solutions to small to midsize businesses (SMBs), has announced an innovative approach to Accounts Payable (AP) automation that goes beyond the basic promise of ROI.
Centime’s new offering not only streamlines the AP process but also “provides businesses with an opportunity to earn cash-back interest, transforming AP functions into profit centers.”
Although most finance professionals know that automating AP can “reduce the administrative burden of manually processing invoices and payments, most AP bank accounts are non-interest-bearing, meaning valuable funds sit idle without generating any income.”
This is a missed opportunity for many businesses.
Traditional AP processes focus “on earning rebates on virtual card spend, but they often overlook a more powerful and easier way to generate financial returns on the funds held in AP accounts.”
That’s why Centime is reimagining “the AP automation landscape with a groundbreaking new offering that includes a high-yield bank account that actually earns the business cash back on AP spend.”
This solution helps businesses recoup “the entire cost of Centime, and even turn a profit on their AP spend, in addition to the cost savings and efficiency gains from eliminating manual processing.”
BC Krishna, CEO and Founder of Centime, said:
“We understand the financial constraints that businesses are facing right now, and the importance of demonstrating tangible ROI that actually puts cash in your bank account. That’s why we’re packaging our AP automation solution in a way that not only streamlines operations, but also gives you a clear path to recouping your spend, and even turning a profit on AP, right away. On average, clients earn $10,500, covering the cost of automation and more.”
With Centime’s combined solution, businesses get a best-in-class, AI-powered AP automation solution, alongside “a fully liquid, high-yield operating account that earns 4.25% on AP funds, transforming their AP function into a profit center without the time to value on traditional virtual card rebates.”
By adopting Centime, businesses can:
- Earn interest on AP float: Transform vendor payments into a source of income.
- Offset the cost of AP solution: Use interest earnings to cover Centime AP subscription costs, effectively making the software free.
- Transform your AP into a profit center: Enjoy a best-of-breed AP automation solution at no cost and generate a new revenue stream.
As noted in the update, Centime is the cash management platform “that helps small to mid-sized businesses easily control and manage working capital.”
From forecasting, collections, invoicing, payments, credit, and reporting — their platform leverages automation and artificial intelligence “to help finance leaders lower operational costs and optimize cash flow.”
As mentioned in the announcement, Centime claims it is “the only company to offer accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking solutions in one unified platform.”
