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Payments


Payments

Managing receivables versus payables is a balancing act. It’s also a critical element of effective cash flow management and liquidity. The payments industry is dynamic, and finance professionals need access to timely information that helps to maximize cash flow.


Capture pertinent payments industry insights.


Staying informed of payment processing trends, innovations and strategies is essential to finance professionals. Synovus’ payments insights include relevant news and statistics, AP/AR best practices, and fraud prevention, as well as innovation and technology.


Streamline and accelerate your organization’s payment system.


Payment speed and accuracy are key to financial stability. With the right information, tools and methodologies, finance professionals can transform payment processing. Here you’ll find in-depth insights and practical recommendations to streamline and optimize the payment system.


These and other topics will assist finance professionals in identifying ways to enhance the payments process.


If you have payments questions, Synovus has answers.


Whether you seek payments industry information, tips to improve your payment system or assistance with payment processing, we can help. Watch a video to learn about Synovus Accelerate PayTM. Or complete a short interest form and a Synovus Treasury & Payment Solutions Consultant with contact you with details. You can also stop by one of our local branches.

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