Table of contents
B2B payment at a glance
Buy Now, Pay Later
Purchase on account
SEPA direct debit for B2B
PayPal for B2B
Klarna for B2B
Credit card payments for B2B
Prepayment
B2B payments with Mollie
Overview: B2B payment methods
Invoice, SEPA, PayPal and credit cards are established B2B payment methods
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is gaining importance in the B2B sector
PayPal and credit cards for international transactions
Mix of traditional and modern options increases conversions
Process B2B payments simply, securely and transparently via Mollie
Table of contents
B2B payment at a glance
Buy Now, Pay Later
Purchase on account
SEPA direct debit for B2B
PayPal for B2B
Klarna for B2B
Credit card payments for B2B
Prepayment
B2B payments with Mollie
Overview: B2B payment methods
Invoice, SEPA, PayPal and credit cards are established B2B payment methods
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is gaining importance in the B2B sector
PayPal and credit cards for international transactions
Mix of traditional and modern options increases conversions
Process B2B payments simply, securely and transparently via Mollie
Table of contents
B2B payment at a glance
Buy Now, Pay Later
Purchase on account
SEPA direct debit for B2B
PayPal for B2B
Klarna for B2B
Credit card payments for B2B
Prepayment
B2B payments with Mollie
Overview: B2B payment methods
Invoice, SEPA, PayPal and credit cards are established B2B payment methods
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is gaining importance in the B2B sector
PayPal and credit cards for international transactions
Mix of traditional and modern options increases conversions
Process B2B payments simply, securely and transparently via Mollie
Table of contents
B2B payment at a glance
Buy Now, Pay Later
Purchase on account
SEPA direct debit for B2B
PayPal for B2B
Klarna for B2B
Credit card payments for B2B
Prepayment
B2B payments with Mollie
Overview: B2B payment methods
Invoice, SEPA, PayPal and credit cards are established B2B payment methods
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is gaining importance in the B2B sector
PayPal and credit cards for international transactions
Mix of traditional and modern options increases conversions
Process B2B payments simply, securely and transparently via Mollie
What are B2B payments?
B2B payments are financial transactions between companies. When companies sell goods or services to each other, these transactions are processed using specific B2B payment methods.
B2B payments are financial transactions between companies. When companies sell goods or services to each other, these transactions are processed using specific B2B payment methods.
B2B payments are financial transactions between companies. When companies sell goods or services to each other, these transactions are processed using specific B2B payment methods.
B2B payments are financial transactions between companies. When companies sell goods or services to each other, these transactions are processed using specific B2B payment methods.
What are the most popular B2B payment methods?
The most popular B2B payment methods are invoice payments, SEPA direct debit, credit card payments and PayPal. Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is also becoming increasingly popular in the B2B sector. Via Mollie, all of these B2B payment methods can be offered simply and securely via a single contract.
The most popular B2B payment methods are invoice payments, SEPA direct debit, credit card payments and PayPal. Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is also becoming increasingly popular in the B2B sector. Via Mollie, all of these B2B payment methods can be offered simply and securely via a single contract.
The most popular B2B payment methods are invoice payments, SEPA direct debit, credit card payments and PayPal. Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is also becoming increasingly popular in the B2B sector. Via Mollie, all of these B2B payment methods can be offered simply and securely via a single contract.
The most popular B2B payment methods are invoice payments, SEPA direct debit, credit card payments and PayPal. Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is also becoming increasingly popular in the B2B sector. Via Mollie, all of these B2B payment methods can be offered simply and securely via a single contract.
B2B payment at a glance
Online business in the B2B sector has experienced a remarkable upswing in recent years. A key factor for success: efficient B2B payment methods. According to a recent study by HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, the most widespread and popular B2B payment methods are B2B payments on account, credit card payments, B2B direct debit and PayPal B2B.
However, another B2B payment method is on the rise: Buy Now, Pay Later.
Online business in the B2B sector has experienced a remarkable upswing in recent years. A key factor for success: efficient B2B payment methods. According to a recent study by HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, the most widespread and popular B2B payment methods are B2B payments on account, credit card payments, B2B direct debit and PayPal B2B.
However, another B2B payment method is on the rise: Buy Now, Pay Later.
Online business in the B2B sector has experienced a remarkable upswing in recent years. A key factor for success: efficient B2B payment methods. According to a recent study by HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, the most widespread and popular B2B payment methods are B2B payments on account, credit card payments, B2B direct debit and PayPal B2B.
However, another B2B payment method is on the rise: Buy Now, Pay Later.
Online business in the B2B sector has experienced a remarkable upswing in recent years. A key factor for success: efficient B2B payment methods. According to a recent study by HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, the most widespread and popular B2B payment methods are B2B payments on account, credit card payments, B2B direct debit and PayPal B2B.
However, another B2B payment method is on the rise: Buy Now, Pay Later.
Buy Now, Pay Later (B2B-BNPL)
The Buy Now, Pay Later option, or B2B BNPL, is a flexible, digital B2B payment method that has recently gained a lot of popularity. It allows your B2B buyers to purchase products and pay for them at a later date - either as a one-time B2B payment or in several installments according to a predetermined payment plan.
Advantages
Simple, fast and flexible
No default risk for merchants
Disadvantages
So far more popular with buyers with high frequency and large shopping baskets
The Buy Now, Pay Later option, or B2B BNPL, is a flexible, digital B2B payment method that has recently gained a lot of popularity. It allows your B2B buyers to purchase products and pay for them at a later date - either as a one-time B2B payment or in several installments according to a predetermined payment plan.
Advantages
Simple, fast and flexible
No default risk for merchants
Disadvantages
So far more popular with buyers with high frequency and large shopping baskets
The Buy Now, Pay Later option, or B2B BNPL, is a flexible, digital B2B payment method that has recently gained a lot of popularity. It allows your B2B buyers to purchase products and pay for them at a later date - either as a one-time B2B payment or in several installments according to a predetermined payment plan.
Advantages
Simple, fast and flexible
No default risk for merchants
Disadvantages
So far more popular with buyers with high frequency and large shopping baskets
The Buy Now, Pay Later option, or B2B BNPL, is a flexible, digital B2B payment method that has recently gained a lot of popularity. It allows your B2B buyers to purchase products and pay for them at a later date - either as a one-time B2B payment or in several installments according to a predetermined payment plan.
Advantages
Simple, fast and flexible
No default risk for merchants
Disadvantages
So far more popular with buyers with high frequency and large shopping baskets
Purchase on account (B2B invoice)
Classic purchase on account is a tried-and-tested B2B payment method. Customers receive the ordered products first and pay the invoice at a later date. B2B providers issue the invoice themselves, pay no fees, but also bear the risk of default.
Advantages
Classic, widely used B2B payment method
No fees
Disadvantages
Less simple, flexible and fast than digital B2B payment methods
Merchant bears default risk
Classic purchase on account is a tried-and-tested B2B payment method. Customers receive the ordered products first and pay the invoice at a later date. B2B providers issue the invoice themselves, pay no fees, but also bear the risk of default.
Advantages
Classic, widely used B2B payment method
No fees
Disadvantages
Less simple, flexible and fast than digital B2B payment methods
Merchant bears default risk
Classic purchase on account is a tried-and-tested B2B payment method. Customers receive the ordered products first and pay the invoice at a later date. B2B providers issue the invoice themselves, pay no fees, but also bear the risk of default.
Advantages
Classic, widely used B2B payment method
No fees
Disadvantages
Less simple, flexible and fast than digital B2B payment methods
Merchant bears default risk
Classic purchase on account is a tried-and-tested B2B payment method. Customers receive the ordered products first and pay the invoice at a later date. B2B providers issue the invoice themselves, pay no fees, but also bear the risk of default.
Advantages
Classic, widely used B2B payment method
No fees
Disadvantages
Less simple, flexible and fast than digital B2B payment methods
Merchant bears default risk
SEPA Direct Debit for B2B
SEPA Direct Debit for B2B offers a simple option for recurring B2B payments. Buyers give merchants direct debit authorization for this B2B payment method so that payments can be collected automatically.
Advantages
Ideal for recurring payments
Fast and straightforward
Disadvantages
Merchant bears default risk
Customers can recover payments
SEPA Direct Debit for B2B offers a simple option for recurring B2B payments. Buyers give merchants direct debit authorization for this B2B payment method so that payments can be collected automatically.
Advantages
Ideal for recurring payments
Fast and straightforward
Disadvantages
Merchant bears default risk
Customers can recover payments
SEPA Direct Debit for B2B offers a simple option for recurring B2B payments. Buyers give merchants direct debit authorization for this B2B payment method so that payments can be collected automatically.
Advantages
Ideal for recurring payments
Fast and straightforward
Disadvantages
Merchant bears default risk
Customers can recover payments
SEPA Direct Debit for B2B offers a simple option for recurring B2B payments. Buyers give merchants direct debit authorization for this B2B payment method so that payments can be collected automatically.
Advantages
Ideal for recurring payments
Fast and straightforward
Disadvantages
Merchant bears default risk
Customers can recover payments
PayPal for B2B
PayPal B2B is a trusted and widely used B2B payment method. It enables fast and secure B2B payments, which is particularly advantageous for international transactions.
Advantages
Fast, simple and secure
Security for customers and merchants
Very popular in the B2B sector
Disadvantages
Risk of account blocking
Many phishing emails in circulation
Klarna for B2B
Klarna for B2B brings the benefits of BNPL to the B2B sector. Buyers can pay invoices in installments with this B2B payment method, which simplifies budget management.
Advantages
Popular BNPL provider in the B2C sector
Simple, fast and flexible
No default risk for merchants
Disadvantages
Klarna B2B currently only available in Sweden, Norway and Finland
Credit card payments for B2B (B2B Visa & B2B Mastercard)
Credit cards such as B2B Visa and B2B Mastercard are among the most widely used B2B payment methods. During automated payment processing, the customer's creditworthiness is checked so that secure B2B payments can be processed both nationally and internationally.
Advantages
Fast, simple and secure
Used worldwide
Disadvantages
Risk of blocking due to failed security checks
Prepayment
Although prepayment is traditional, it is still preferred by many B2B providers. Buyers pay in advance before they receive products. This minimizes the risk of default for suppliers.
Advantages
No default risk for merchants
Disadvantages
Slow
B2B payments with Mollie
Overall, the choice of the best B2B payment methods depends on your target group and the specific requirements of your online store. It is often advisable to offer several B2B payment methods to best meet the needs of your B2B customers and increase your sales. In addition to the classic purchase on account, credit card and PayPal B2B, Buy Now, Pay Later payment methods (BNPL) are becoming increasingly important in the B2B sector. Mollie is a partner of Billie, the leading BNPL provider in the B2B sector. Merchants in Germany can easily integrate Billie into their online store via Mollie and activate it as one of the B2B payment methods with just one click in the Mollie dashboard. You and your B2B customers benefit from all the advantages of purchasing on account, but without having to bear the risk of default.
