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Manage international payees and vendor relationships with time-saving automations and real-time payment tracking.

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Manage International Payees
with a More Efficient Approach

Transform payee management into an accurate, efficient, and secure process.

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Ensure Data Accuracy

Minimize errors with automated vendor enrollment and intelligent payment detail validation.

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Limit Manual Work

Automate the entire payment process, from validating country requirements, to final approval.

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Minimize Fraud Risk

Enhance security in managing international payees with advanced
payee and payment verification.

Payee Management Optimized to Complement Your Workflow

Lighten the load, with market-leading payee management features designed to help you manage international payees and advance your business.

Automated Payee Enrollment

Onboard new payees in just a few clicks. Simply enter their name, email address and payment currency, and Ascendant will direct them to a secure portal where they can enter their information and banking details.

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Smart Validation for International Payees

Improve payee management by eliminating manual checks of international payment protocols. Automatic identification and validation of over 210 country and territory requirements ensure payments are processed correctly every time.

Self-Serve Payment Tracking

You and your payees can access detailed payment information the moment it’s needed using our market-first international payment tracker. View each payment’s status, associated fees, and current location in real-time, all at your fingertips, eliminating the need to contact customer service.

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What People Are Saying About Us

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"Our previous bank was too big to care or think outside the box. Now, Ascendant’s team works with us to find solutions that work, such as using APIs to instantly book and buy rates.”

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AUTOMOTIVE EXPORTER
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“We trust Ascendant because we can always reach someone who knows our business. Their team goes above and beyond, offering practical guidance not just on FX, but on payments and banking overall.”

 

TREASURY MANAGER

FITNESS EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER
4-1

“Ascendant gives us faster, more transparent FX with significantly lower costs than traditional providers. Their team feels like a true partner, and that consistency and commitment really stand out.”

HEAD OF PAYABLES

GLOBAL FINTECH COMPANY
4-1

“We get quotes almost instantly, even for more complex currencies, and execution is always reliable. The platform is simple to use, and the team is incredibly responsive when we need support.”

NORTH AMERICAN TREASURER

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING FIRM
4-1

“Ascendant has played a key role in helping us advance our technology. Their team is incredibly responsive and works alongside us to build solutions that fit our needs.”

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

GLOBAL RELOCATION COMPANY
4-1

“We trust Ascendant because they’re always available and easy to work with. The platform is intuitive, and reporting and vendor management are simple to maintain.”

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

LUXURY CRUISE LINE

FAQs

Receiving international business payments should be simple. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for here, contact us

 

What is Payee Intelligence™?

Payee Intelligence™ is Ascendant’s proprietary validation engine that ensures all required banking details are correctly captured based on the payee’s country and currency. It prevents errors by prompting for mandatory fields and validating data in real time.

Is there a two-step authorization process with adding new payees?

Yes. To enhance security in managing international payees, a new payee won’t be activated until you authorize them within aPay.

How do I onboard vendors securely?

Ascendant enables secure vendor onboarding through encrypted data collection, fraud checks, and compliance screening. Vendors can enter their own banking details via a secure link, reducing risk and manual handling of sensitive information.

What banking data do I need from my payees?

Required banking data depends on the country and payment method, but typically includes account number, routing code, bank name, and payee contact details. Payee Intelligence™ guides users through exactly what’s needed for each country.

Can vendors manage their own payment details?

Yes. Vendors can securely update or submit their own payment information through a guided, self-service portal powered by Payee Intelligence™. This reduces back-and-forth emails and minimizes input errors.

How does Ascendant reduce returned payments?

Ascendant reduces returned payments with real-time validation, country-specific data prompts, and a 0.5% return rate benchmark. Our system checks all data before processing and flags issues immediately, preventing costly errors before they occur.

Can I bulk onboard multiple vendors at once?

Yes. You can invite and validate hundreds (or thousands) of vendors in a few clicks. We streamline data collection and minimize errors from the start.

How does Ascendant handle changes to payee details after onboarding?

Vendors can update their information securely through aPay, our online platform. All changes are verified before payments are sent out, keeping your data clean and payments accurate.

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