Melio Features
Payment Methods (3)
ACH
Automated Clearing House (ACH) is an electronic network that processes large volumes of financial transactions, including B2B payments.
Credit and Debit
Corporate debit and credit cards used specifically for B2B payments
Wire Transfer
Electronic fund transfers between entities
Payment Processing (7)
Batch Processing
Payments can be processed by batch without manual intervention
Payments Scheduling
Ability to schedule payments at predefined dates and times
Automated Workflows
Workflows to manage every stage of the payment process
Self Service
Self-service portals and mobile apps to submit invoices for processing
Reconciliation
Match invoices, payments, and bank statement information
Settlements
Clearing of electronic payments to transfer funds from customers to suppliers
Payment Tracking
Track each stage of the payment process and manage payments history
Security and Compliance (6)
PCI Compliant
Comply with information security standards for credit card processing
P2PE
Point-to-point encryption to convert sensitive financial information into indecipherable code
Fraud Management
Features to protect companies from attempts to steal sensitive information like credit card details
SSL Encryption
Secure Sockets Layer is the standard security protocol for encryption of electronic data
SOX
Comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) to protect companies and the public from accounting erros and fraud
SOC
Ensure compliance with Association of International Certified Professional Accountants standards for cloud vendors SOC1 and SOC 2
Integration (10)
Agnostic Integration
The software can be integrated with any other products
Reporting Consolidation
Reports are generated using financial data from multiple sources
Plugins and APIs
The vendor provides pugins and APIs that customers can use to create custom integrations
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Accounting
Provide integration with accounting and financial management software
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Payment Integration
Integrate with payment gateways and enterprise payments software
ERP integration
Integrate with existing ERP systems
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Accounting
Provide integration with accounting and financial management software
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Payments
Integrate with payment gateways and enterprise payments software
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ERP
Deliver integrations with accounting modules of ERP systems
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Account Sync
Sync with company accounts to transfer payments for approved invoices
Invoice Management (3)
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Capture
Provide features to capture invoices such as import or scanning
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Supplier Portal
Allow suppliers to submit invoices using an online portal
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Repository
Deliver a central repository of AP documents, such as POs and invoices
Invoice Processing (9)
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Matching
Ability to match AP invoices to POs, contracts, or payments
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Payments
Identify incomplete or late supplier payments
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Workflows
Include workflows for approvals and invoice processing
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Tax Compliance
Comply with local and global tax regulations for collections
Recurring Payments
Automatic and regular transactions made through a secure online platform at predetermined intervals (monthly, quarterly, etc.)
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Approvals
Include workflows for approvals of invoices or payments
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Batch Processing
Process multiple invoices without human intervention
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Consolidation
Allow users to consolidate multiple invoices into one
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Match Invoices
Match invoices with purchases and sales orders, as well as with payments
Analytics (5)
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Due Dates
Track invoices based on due dates to identify overdue payments
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Due Dates
Track invoices based on due dates to identify overdue payments
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Cashflow
Analyze variations between incoming and outgoing cash
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KPIs
Monitor KPIs such as time to process an invoice or erroneous payments
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Payment Tracking
Track different types of payment such as deposits or partial payments
Invoice Generation (3)
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Templates
Provide standard invoice templates that can be customized by users
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Digital Invoices
Ability to convert invoices to digital formats such as PDF
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Recurring Invoices
Automatically generates invoices at pre-defined time intervals
Payment Processing (7)
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Encryption
Built-in security to protect payment information in order to prevent fraud and hacking.
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Credit Card Processing
The ability to process credit card payments and receive approval or denial of funds from the customer's bank.
Debit/Credit Card Processing
Accept and process credit/debit card transactions
Online Payments
Accept and process online payment transactions
Partial Payments
Allow customers to make a partial payment on an invoice and track remaining debt
In-Person Payments
Transactions that typically involve face-to-face interactions between the payer and the payee
Digital Wallet Payments
Allows customers to check out with wallet payment methods that digitally store credit and debit cards
Administration (7)
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Processing Fees
Fees associated with processing individual transactions that may be based on a percentage of the purchase or a flat rate.
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Omnichannel
Process payments from multiple channels such as ACH, mobile, or e-commerce.
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Levels 1 & 2
Supports levels 1 and 2 for credit card payment processing.
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Level 3
Supports level 3 credit card processing which requires additional data for qualification.
Payment Gateway Integration
Integration with payment gateways to facilitate online transactions
ACH Payment Processing
Accept electronic bank-to-bank transfers using a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH)
Cryptocurrency Processing
Accept and process cryptocurrency transactions such as Bitcoin
Payment Options (1)
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Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Platform (2)
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Accounting integration
Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems.
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E-commerce Integration
Provide integration with B2B and B2C e-commerce platforms
Payment Types (3)
AP Automation
Manages large volumes of invoices and financial transactions between a company and its suppliers
E-Commerce
Facilitates the acceptance of electronic payment for online transactions
Retail
Features a common interface for in-store, online, and on-the-go set across all acceptance points
Risk (3)
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Analysis
Reduces future risks through root cause analysis and process improvement
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Identification
Reduces frequency of errors, identifies risk and improves efficiency
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Scoring
Scores suppliers and employees based on risk factors
Recovery (2)
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Recoup
Identifies and recoups funds and prevents errors from happening again
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Reporting
Offers reporting to aid in minimizing future lost profits and process breakdown
Audit (4)
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Filters
Includes a library of audit-tested filters to identify AP outliers that are outside company policy
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Post Audits
Conducts a post-audit analysis of large volumes of data to identify historical payment errors and automatically generate claims
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Overpayments
Detects and prevents a wide range of overpayment errors
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Duplicates
Detects and prevents a wide range of duplicate payments
Fraud (3)
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Vendor Checks
Enables automatic checks of new vendors being set up in the system to combat potential billing schemes
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Data Generation
Generates comprehensive data needed to conduct a thorough investigation
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Monitoring
Provides continuous, proactive fraud monitoring across multiple systems and data formats
Platform Basics (2)
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Performance
Performs and secures payments efficiently on both the user and the consumer ends
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Portal
Contains a portal to facilitate contractor access to payments
Platform Administration (3)
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Integrations
Integrates with third-party HR software, such as systems for payroll, time & attendance, or core HR.
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Compliance
Maintains compliance with payroll regulations.
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Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal payment metrics of contractors over time
Platform Payment Content (3)
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Document management
Manages necessary information of contractors for ease of visibiltiy and access.
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Invoicing Tool
Generates invoices from HR departments for managing freelance, contract, and extended workforce.
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Wage access
Gives employees the ability to view, manage, and withdraw earned wages before payday.
Reporting (6)
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Status
Reports on the status of invoices or payments
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Customer Credit
Run reports on customer credit
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History
Tracks all transactions, from issuing invoices to payment reminders to receiving payment
Sales Tax Management
Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Customer Statements
Reports that show customers their invoices, payments, and balance on the account
Integrations (3)
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Accounting
Integrates with accounting or similar platforms
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ERP
Integrates with ERP systems
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CPM
Integrates with Corporate Performance Management platforms
Transactions (3)
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Credits
Manages credit limits based on customer credit scores, payment history, or other financial metrics
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Invoices
Creates or imports invoices
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Partial Payments
Allow customers to make a partial payment on an invoice and track remaining debt
Workflows (2)
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Approvals
Offers customizable approval processes for all types of transactions
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Bank Reconciliation
Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements
Agentic AI - Invoice Management (3)
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - AP Automation (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Accounts Receivable Automation (1)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment (1)
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
AI - Accounts Receivable (3)
Generative
Sends automated messages and reminders, resolves disputes, or does proactive outreach.
Responses
Responds to basic questions from inbound emails.
Predictive Analytics
Analyzes past transactions to make a prediction of when future payments are likely to be paid.
Additional Functionality (127)
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
Online Banking
Ability to manage transactions online with a mobile device or computer.
1099 Preparation
Generate, file and review 1099 tax forms for IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Receipt Management
Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Fraud Detection
Identify and prevent suspicious activity
Duplicate Payment Alert
Receive an automatic notification when the exact same payment is about to be initiated for the second time
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Check Writing
Issue payments to third parties via checks
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Multi-Currency
Manage and handle various international currencies
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Cash Management
Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Vendor Management
Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc.
Anomaly Detection
Automatically identify unusual behavior
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
ACH Payment Processing
Accept electronic bank-to-bank transfers using a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH)
Invoice Processing
Creation, processing, verification, and execution of invoices till the payment is made
Aging Tracking
Categorizes outstanding invoices based on the amount of time they have remained unpaid
Supplier Management
Manage all supplier data and operations
General Ledger
Centralized accounting record which tracks all financial transactions
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Bank Reconciliation
Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Electronic Funds Transfer
Transfer money electronically between two bank accounts
Purchase Order Reconciliation
Aligns purchase orders with incoming invoices and receiving reports
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
Workflow Automation
Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
ACH Payment Processing
Accept electronic bank-to-bank transfers using a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH)
Invoice Processing
Creation, processing, verification, and execution of invoices till the payment is made
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Contact Database
Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc.
Aging Tracking
Categorizes outstanding invoices based on the amount of time they have remained unpaid
Purchase Order Management
Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Discount Management
Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions
General Ledger
Centralized accounting record which tracks all financial transactions
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Receivables Ledger
A list of customers and their payments due updated on a monthly basis
Recurring/Subscription Billing
Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service
Multi-Currency
Manage and handle various international currencies
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Credit Card Processing
Accept and process credit card transactions
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Forecasting
Form predictions based on past and present data/trends
Cash Flow Management
Monitoring, analysis, and projection of the movement of cash into and out of a business over a specific period
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Check Processing
Receive and deposit or issue and record check payments
Receipt Management
Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database
Overpayment Processing
Flag a transaction when a customer pays more than they owe and either refund the overpayment or save the overpayment as a credit
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Payment Collection
Tracking, managing, and initiating the transfer of funds for overdue customer payments
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Profit/Loss Statement
A type of financial statement used to record and report an organization's revenues, costs, and expenses over a specific amount of time
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Transaction Monitoring
Monitor or audit historical and current transactions to analyze customer account activities
Purchasing & Receiving
Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity
Contactless NFC
Near-field communication method to share data and process contactless payments
Offline Access
Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection
Electronic Signature
Digitally sign online documents
PCI Compliance
Store, process, and transmit cardholder data in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Credit Card Management
Financial system that helps create and manage physical/digital credit cards and track transaction activities
Fraud Detection
Identify and prevent suspicious activity
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Returns Management
Track and facilitate returns of products sold
Discount Management
Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Barcode/Ticket Scanning
Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Recurring/Subscription Billing
Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Transaction History
Record of all transactions such as purchases, deposits, withdrawals and transfers within a specific period
Mobile Card Reader
Hardware device connected to smartphones for processing payments
Sales Tax Management
Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services
Customer Database
A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.
Receipt Management
Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
Cash Management
Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances
Remote Access/Control
Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling
Multi-Location
Manage and support multiple locations
Sales Trend Analysis
Analyze the current state of sales data to accurately understand trends and forecast future sales numbers.
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Gift Card Management
Reward loyal customers with gift cards which they can redeem for special offers and loyalty bonus
Sales Reports
Reports specific to sales analysis for trends and strategies
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Multiple Payment Options
Process payments via multiple modes directly through the application
Loyalty Program
Offer prizes, discounts, and other incentives for customers to earn reward points on purchases and redeem them for future purchases
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Payment Links
Send clickable links via text or email to collect payments from customers
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Payment Fraud Prevention
Tools to prevent payment fraud, such as identity authentication, risk analysis, seller protection, etc.
Payment Reconciliation
Reconcile payments with corresponding invoices or orders for accounting purposes
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Platform Basics - Contractor Payments (1)
AI Agent
Comes with an agentic agent capable of handling contractor payment activities with little human-in-the-loop intervention necessary.


