2026 Global: B2B Payments Market-Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: B2B Payments Market-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for b2b payments market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the b2b payments market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
The B2B payments market in 2025 is dominated by innovative companies transforming financial transactions for enterprises through scalable platforms, automation, and global reach. Stripe leads as a developer-friendly powerhouse, offering robust payment infrastructure that supports scalability across industries, including banking-as-a-service and supplier lending. PayPal follows with its trusted ecosystem for secure digital payments, excelling in B2B e-commerce, cross-border transactions, and integrations with ERP systems, processing over $1.53 trillion in 2024 volume. Block, Inc. provides a comprehensive suite encompassing payment processing, business banking, payroll, and Buy Now Pay Later via Afterpay, bolstered by proprietary hardware for seamless in-person and online transactions. BILL (Bill.com) streamlines accounts payable and receivable with automated invoicing, approval workflows, and electronic payments tailored for SMBs, reducing administrative burdens. Melio Payments simplifies bill payments via bank transfers, cards, or credit, with recurring options and QuickBooks integration, ideal for intuitive small business management.
Additional frontrunners include Veem, specializing in global payments to over 100 countries with competitive exchange rates for domestic and international transfers. Airwallex empowers growing businesses with multi-currency wallets, low FX costs, virtual cards, and API-driven flows for efficient cross-border scaling. Plaid enables secure data connectivity through scalable APIs for account verification, transaction insights, and identity authentication, forming a critical financial infrastructure layer. Forwardly automates AP/AR with AI-powered bill capture, custom workflows, and accounting syncs like QuickBooks, earning accolades for real-time payments and innovation. GoCardless focuses on bank-to-bank (A2A) payments for direct debits and recurring transactions, promoting cost-effective digitization amid an 11.4% CAGR in non-cash B2B volumes.
These companies drive market growth by addressing key trends like real-time payments, AI automation, and virtual cards, with the sector projected to expand significantly through embedded finance and regulatory adaptations. Plooto offers tiered plans for automated payments and reconciliation, while niche players like PaySaxas integrate crypto-fiat for fast settlements with dedicated IBANs. Overall, leaders prioritize fraud prevention, ERP connectivity, and multi-currency support, enabling businesses to optimize cash flow and compete globally in a digitizing landscape valued at up to $124 billion for embedded small business payments.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for b2b payments market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the b2b payments market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
The B2B payments market in 2025 is dominated by innovative companies transforming financial transactions for enterprises through scalable platforms, automation, and global reach. Stripe leads as a developer-friendly powerhouse, offering robust payment infrastructure that supports scalability across industries, including banking-as-a-service and supplier lending. PayPal follows with its trusted ecosystem for secure digital payments, excelling in B2B e-commerce, cross-border transactions, and integrations with ERP systems, processing over $1.53 trillion in 2024 volume. Block, Inc. provides a comprehensive suite encompassing payment processing, business banking, payroll, and Buy Now Pay Later via Afterpay, bolstered by proprietary hardware for seamless in-person and online transactions. BILL (Bill.com) streamlines accounts payable and receivable with automated invoicing, approval workflows, and electronic payments tailored for SMBs, reducing administrative burdens. Melio Payments simplifies bill payments via bank transfers, cards, or credit, with recurring options and QuickBooks integration, ideal for intuitive small business management.
Additional frontrunners include Veem, specializing in global payments to over 100 countries with competitive exchange rates for domestic and international transfers. Airwallex empowers growing businesses with multi-currency wallets, low FX costs, virtual cards, and API-driven flows for efficient cross-border scaling. Plaid enables secure data connectivity through scalable APIs for account verification, transaction insights, and identity authentication, forming a critical financial infrastructure layer. Forwardly automates AP/AR with AI-powered bill capture, custom workflows, and accounting syncs like QuickBooks, earning accolades for real-time payments and innovation. GoCardless focuses on bank-to-bank (A2A) payments for direct debits and recurring transactions, promoting cost-effective digitization amid an 11.4% CAGR in non-cash B2B volumes.
These companies drive market growth by addressing key trends like real-time payments, AI automation, and virtual cards, with the sector projected to expand significantly through embedded finance and regulatory adaptations. Plooto offers tiered plans for automated payments and reconciliation, while niche players like PaySaxas integrate crypto-fiat for fast settlements with dedicated IBANs. Overall, leaders prioritize fraud prevention, ERP connectivity, and multi-currency support, enabling businesses to optimize cash flow and compete globally in a digitizing landscape valued at up to $124 billion for embedded small business payments.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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