EazyPay brings Mastercard Receivables Manager to Bahrain to streamline B2B virtual card payments
The total value of B2B transactions worldwide is expected to more than double over the next seven years, reaching over $213 trillion by 2032. Virtual card payments are playing a key role in this growth, with B2B virtual card spend forecasted to exceed $14 trillion by 2029. This surge reflects a growing demand among businesses for digital solutions that enhance payment processing efficiency, automate receivables, and strengthen cash flow management.
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