Batch Vendor Payments for Approval and Schedule Them
Pay vendors on time and in control — batch due invoices, route the batch for approval, and schedule payments once approved.
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Gather Due Invoices
Add a
Schedule TriggerandXeronode collecting invoices due this cycle. - 2
Build the Payment Batch
Add a
Codenode grouping invoices into a payment run with a total. - 3
Route for Approval
Add a
Slacknode sending the batch summary to an approver with approve/hold buttons. - 4
Schedule on Approval
Add a step scheduling the approved payments and confirming to finance.
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Activate and Test
Activate the workflow at a test cycle. Confirm the batch, approval and scheduling work.
Frequently asked questions
Can I set approval tiers?
Route larger batches or individual high-value payments to a more senior approver.
What about early-payment discounts?
Flag invoices offering early-payment discounts so you can prioritize paying them sooner.
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