PayMate, a leading digital B2B payments company in India, has announced a strategic partnership with NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. (NBBL) to introduce the PayMate BBPS-B2B platform. This cutting-edge platform aims to overhaul the commercial payment landscape in India by enhancing the efficiency of invoicing, payments, and collections, and fostering a seamless, interoperable ecosystem between buyers and suppliers.

The new BBPS-B2B platform is set to address the complexities of the invoice lifecycle comprehensively. It will streamline processes from customer onboarding and invoice generation to financing, collections, payments, and reconciliation. By leveraging this platform, businesses of all sizes—including 634 lakh MSMEs and 16.6 lakh corporates across India—will benefit from improved transaction efficiency and greater financial control.

Key features of the PayMate BBPS-B2B platform include real-time visibility of invoice statuses, business background checks, access to multiple financing options, and efficient reconciliation processes. These features are designed to empower corporate, mid-market, and SME clients to handle their business transactions with enhanced security and convenience.

PayMate’s existing offerings include a broad range of business payment solutions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoice Discounting, Cross-Border Payments, Tax Payments, Bill Payments, Rental Collections, and Embedded Finance. The integration with NBBL’s BBPS-B2B platform represents a significant expansion of these services, aiming to provide added value to its customers by improving payment efficiency and access to financing.

The partnership will also facilitate interoperability between various digital ordering and e-invoicing systems. This will enable businesses to connect and transact seamlessly across different platforms, significantly enhancing convenience and operational efficiency.

One of the standout features of the BBPS-B2B platform is its ability to connect businesses with multiple lenders, offering competitive rates for capital and financing. Additionally, the platform’s Pan-India network of verified businesses will speed up background checks and enhance transaction security. The inclusion of e-invoicing capabilities and a unified payment collection solution will further streamline financial operations for users.

Ajay Adiseshann, Founder, MD & CEO of PayMate, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are excited to partner with NBBL on this transformative initiative in the business payments sector. The PayMate BBPS-B2B platform is designed to address the diverse needs of India’s business market, aligning with our mission to simplify B2B transactions, support growth, and drive efficiency in the Indian business landscape.”

This new platform marks a significant advancement in the digitization of business payments in India, supporting the country’s broader push towards a more efficient and digitally integrated financial ecosystem.