Securing Your AP Payment Mix

Building Resilience Against Payment Fraud and Operational Risks

With 80% of organizations experiencing payment fraud, securing your AP payment mix has never been more critical. A secure payment system not only protects financial assets but also enhances supplier trust and ensures regulatory compliance.¹

Why Security Matters

A secure AP payment process safeguards against fraud tactics such as phishing, forgery, and business email compromise. Platforms like Finexio integrate robust security measures such as transaction monitoring, OFAC sanctions screening, and account validation services to mitigate risks.

  • Business email compromise (BEC) caused $2.7 billion in losses in 2023 alone.²
  • Virtual cards reduce fraud risk by 90% compared to checks and ACH transfers, making them a secure alternative.³
  • Fraud prevention systems save organizations an average of $3.8 million annually, according to the Ponemon Institute.⁴

Steps to Secure Your AP Payment Mix

  1. Evaluate Payment Method Risks
    Assess the risk associated with each payment method:some text
    • Checks: High risk due to theft and forgery.
    • ACH Transfers: Susceptible to BEC schemes.
    • Virtual Cards: Low risk with encryption and one-time use features.
    • Wire Transfers: Moderate risk, requiring robust verification.
  2. Implement the Payment Risk Score (PRS)
    Use tools like PRS to quantify risk across payment methods and prioritize improvements in high-risk areas.
  3. Transition to Secure Payment Methods
    Shift reliance away from checks and other high-risk methods to virtual cards and ACH transfers, which offer stronger fraud protections.
  4. Adopt Continuous Monitoring
    Regularly recalibrate security measures to stay ahead of evolving fraud tactics. Platforms like Finexio provide built-in fraud detection and ongoing compliance checks to adapt to the latest threats.

The Outcome

By securing your AP payment mix, you protect your organization against financial loss, strengthen your supplier relationships, and ensure long-term operational stability.

Learn more:

Optimizing Your AP Payment Mix

Monetize Your AP Payment Mix

Sources

  1. Association for Financial Professionals. (2024). 2024 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey Report. Retrieved from https://www.afponline.org/
  2. FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. (2023). BEC Trends and Statistics. Retrieved from https://www.ic3.gov/
  3. Patel, J. (2023). Advanced Encryption in Virtual Card Programs. Journal of Payment Security. Retrieved from https://www.paymentsecurityjournal.com/
  4. Ponemon Institute. (2023). Cost of Cybercrime Report. Retrieved from https://www.ponemon.org/

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