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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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Boost Partners With Visa To Enhance Commercial Card Use

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Boost Payment Solutions , which works in optimizing payment cards, is partnering with Visa to give commercial card issuers, cardholders and suppliers more automation and flexibility in their experiences, according to a press release.

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Turning Commercial Card Credit Lines Into SMB Cash Flow Lifelines

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Although commercial card products can offer working capital benefits on both ends of the B2B transaction, adoption lags behind other digital payment methods in accounts payable (AP) departments. And with the pandemic all but wiping out business trips, the commercial card could be at a crossroads.

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Virtual B2B cards emphasize digital distribution as lockdowns continue

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Banks trudging along slowly with digital advancements are getting a push from virtual card technology providers touting the concept of mass distribution for commercial card issuers.

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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.