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B2B payments: Everything you need to stay ahead

B2B payments are going through a transformation. Learn everything you need to increase efficiency and scale your business.

March 10, 2025
 ·  6 minutes
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B2B (business-to-business) payments have for decades been defined by manual processes, legacy systems, and lengthy payment cycles—causing inefficiencies, high costs, and reconciliation challenges. But the B2B payments landscape is changing.

As SaaS and subscription-based businesses prioritize their growth, many turn to payments as a way to increase efficiency and make it easier to scale.

Just as B2C (business-to-consumer) payments have evolved to prioritize speed, convenience, and security, B2B payments are following. The question is no longer if digital transformation will happen, but how quickly businesses can adapt to stay competitive. In this blog, you'll discover what’s driving this shift, the key innovations shaping the future of B2B payments, and how businesses can leverage digital solutions to stay ahead.

This article includes:

  • What are B2B payments?

  • Types of B2B payment methods

  • The shift toward B2B digital payments

  • What SaaS businesses need to do next

  • B2B payments with Adyen

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