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Collect from business accounts on the day they approve

Wholesalers and distributors can collect from their business accounts by check draft: the customer approves each order's invoice, or approves once for all of them up to a cap, and the distributor prints the draft and deposits it the day it's approved, instead of waiting for a mailed check on net terms.

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How do wholesale and distribution businesses usually get paid?

Distribution runs on repeat orders from business accounts, often on net terms and often paid by check. A slow check from one account is a cash-flow problem multiplied across many.

Some accounts are put on cash-in-advance after paying late, which slows orders down for everyone.

Where do check drafts help?

  • Repeat orders from the same accounts, invoiced per order.
  • Accounts that pay by check and are often late.
  • Releasing an order as soon as payment is approved, instead of waiting for a check.
  • Collecting past-due balances from accounts that want to settle today.

Which authorization fits best?

For regular accounts, a blanket authorization once per invoice, capped at your largest typical order. Each draft emails the account a notice with the amount.

If your credit application already includes draft authorization, record it on file.

What does a typical week look like with DraftPay?

  1. 1

    Drop in the invoice or check

    Quick Draft reads the payer, bank details and amount, and matches the customer you already have.

  2. 2

    Your customer approves

    From an emailed link, or not at all under a blanket authorization or one you already have on file.

  3. 3

    Print the drafts together

    Approved drafts wait in your print queue. Print them in one batch on blank check stock.

  4. 4

    Deposit and move on

    Deposit them at your own bank. Every draft keeps its signed record.

Common questions

Can I draft per invoice for the same customer?

Yes. A blanket authorization set to once per invoice covers each invoice up to the cap, and the customer gets a notice for every draft.

Can I import my customer list?

Yes. Import customers from a CSV or Excel export, including routing and account numbers, which are encrypted as they're saved.

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