In the digital age, many aspects of business have evolved, but B2B payments still lag far behind. Despite the rise of automation and real-time data in other areas, most businesses continue to rely on slow, manual, and error-prone invoice and payment processes. 

But there is good news. The convergence of instant payments and e-invoicing is poised to reshape the B2B payments landscape entirely. When combined, these two technologies offer a powerful, end-to-end solution that automates the payment lifecycle—from procure-to-pay and order to cash—covering key stages like processing, settlement, and reconciliation. The latest blog from the Faster Payments Council, B2B Instant Payments + E-Invoicing: A Perfect Marriage, explores why this pairing is so powerful—and why businesses should act now. 

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