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Improve Payment Speed and Security

Payments

Payment processing affects how quickly and securely cash moves through a business, which directly impacts cash flow. Settlement speed, automation, fraud exposure and the payment methods your clients, vendors and others prefer dictate when funds become available and how much manual work and risk sit between an invoice and cash in the bank.


Payment intelligence can help finance teams make more informed decisions.

Timely insights into settlement rails, automation, fraud tactics and cross-border risk help finance teams make faster, more confident decisions that are backed by research. We offer news, trends, statistics and best practices across six core areas.

  • Accounts receivable and accounts payable automation
  • Real-time payments and evolving settlement rails
  • Payment fraud
  • Cross-border payments
  • Spend management
  • Payment growth strategies

Relevant insights enable finance professionals to improve cash flow and reduce risk.

With the ability to predict and better manage cash position, payment processing can become a corporation’s lever for working capital versus a back-office expense. Our practical insights can help finance teams strengthen financial performance and resilience.


We'll help improve payment speed and security.

Synovus offers payment insights grounded in industry experience and practical knowledge. If you’d like to learn more about payment strategies that can help improve cash flow and reduce risk, contact a Treasury and Payment Solutions Consultant or visit your local branch.

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Fraud and Risk Management

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Payments

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Payments

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Transitioning to electronic payments reduces costs, mitigates fraud and improves efficiency for agencies, organizations, and taxpayers alike.Read the article

Payments

Cross Border: Should You Consider Crypto B2B Payments?

March 09, 2022 (updated October 02, 2024) • 6 mins
If you conduct business cross border, cryptocurrency could streamline B2B payments. See if it’s an option worth considering.Read the article

Payments

Intelligent Automation Supercharges Straight-through Processing

April 10, 2023 (updated May 17, 2024) • 7 mins
Intelligent automation and AI are game changers for AP & AR. See how these payment technologies help increase speed, while reducing costs and enhancing reporting.Read the article

Payments

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July 12, 2021 (updated February 09, 2024) • 6 mins
AR automation enables faster payment to help businesses improve cash flow, as well as practice better cost management.Read the article

Payments

How to Reduce Foreign Exchange Risk and Costs

March 24, 2023 • 5 minutes
If you run an international business, you’re familiar with exchange rate risks, complexity, and fees. Multi-currency accounts simplify payments, are cost-effective, and reduce risk.Read the article

Payments

Digital Payments: Why They’re Still a Big Deal

November 14, 2022 • 2 min
You might think there are more pressing business concerns than digitalizing payments. But 20% of companies think it is the “most important” challenge to business operations. Another 28% think it’s “important.” Where do you stand?See the infographic

Payments

Real-Time Payments Move Money Faster and More Efficiently

March 10, 2022 (updated January 03, 2024) • 9 min
These real-time payment methods provide rapid access to funds and improve business liquidity.Read the article

Payments

Waiting…and Waiting…to be Paid

July 06, 2021 (updated June 29, 2023) • 4 min
Payment delays are a challenge many organizations face. Adopting some best practices will ensure you’re paid in a timelier manner.Read the article

Payments

Strategies to Reduce DSO and Improve Accounts Receivable Performance

June 29, 2023 (updated October 16, 2026) • 6 min
These seven proven strategies, from automated invoicing to credit policy tweaks, could rapidly cut days sales outstanding  Read more Read the article