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The Commercial Card Embraces A Season Of (Major) Change

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In B2B payments, the commercial card has experienced a dramatic spike in adoption this year as organizations accelerated their digital transformations and, unable to physically enter the office, began to rely on electronic payments to conduct their business. Winter Blues. Spring’s SMB Support. Spring began in dramatic fashion.

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Why Corporates Are Rethinking The Commercial Card For Payment

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For digital laggards, the coronavirus pandemic will serve as a harsh wake-up call regarding the importance of digitization and automation, with commercial cards uniquely positioned to address many of the pain points companies face today in these unprecedented times. A Surge In Commercial Card Interest.

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The Economic – And Ergonomic – Value Of Commercial Card Optimization

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Leavitt , founder and CEO of Boost Payment Solutions , said commercial card programs are now coming to the forefront of AP departments’ priority lists when delaying payments is no longer the most viable, or effective, cash management option. Optimizing Card Spend. “We’re seeing a lot more of that mentality.”

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Commercial Cards: It’s All About The Data

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Leavitt, founder and CEO of Boost Payment Solutions , this is among the largest priorities for today’s accounts receivable departments, and commercial cards are stepping up to meet that demand. The drive for payment information is a key factor behind suppliers’ gradual path toward commercial card acceptance.

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Payments Heavyweights Dig Heels Deeper Into Commercial Cards

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Commercial card innovation continues to make big waves in the accounts payable (AP) department, as corporates and card issuers alike explore new ways to drive business spend on cards beyond business trips or ad-hoc purchases. American Express commercial cards have been a staple for many corporates over the years.

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The Competitive Advantage Of Commercial Card Acceptance

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Commercial cards account for only a portion of corporates’ overall spend, as checks stick around and ACH gains ground. However, their market share is on the rise as card issuers develop more robust rewards programs, and the ability to integrate card spend into back-office spend management and analytics platforms.

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Commercial Cards Still Face Adoption Barriers

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Commercial cards have struggled to gain widespread adoption in B2B payments, and new research from Mercator Advisory Group aims to explain why — and how to overcome those adoption barriers. But corporate buyers often prefer cards to obtain rewards points.