

FAQs
FAQs about Skyscend Early Payment and Supply Chain Finance
Frequently asked questions
It gives suppliers the option to receive early payment upon invoice approval in exchange for a small finance charge. In addition to getting paid early, suppliers can see when their invoices are approved and paid. All of this happens without having a detrimental effect on the balance sheets of the suppliers.
1. Supplier submits invoice to the buyer.
2. The invoice is approved for payment by the buyer.
3. Supplier chooses invoice(s) for early payment in the portal.
4. The supplier is immediately paid after deducting a nominal fee.
5. On the due date of the invoice, the buyer pays the funder in full.
Having said that, the market currently offers a variety of distinct models.
For the buyer or supplier, supply chain financing does not count as new debt. Suppliers' balance sheets or outstanding debt obligations are unaffected.
Suppliers appreciate how supply chain finance provides visibility and the chance to enhance their own working capital position by leveraging the early payments offered at favorable rates.
SCF does not involve factoring. When you factor, you engage directly with a bank or financier that uses your unpaid invoices as collateral for a loan or working capital. They take on responsibility for the payment's collection.
No. Our supply chain finance can easily coexist with any other credit facilities you may have, such as factoring or invoice discounting, because we don't require any security from you.
Suppliers who use traditional invoice factoring sell their invoices to third parties in order to receive payment more quickly than is permitted by standard payment terms. The interest rates are based on the credit worthiness of a business and its customer. In case of supply chain finance, the lender bases its credit decision on the buyer's financials rather than the suppliers'. Since buyers frequently have more consistent cash flows than suppliers do, which enables them to offer better rates.
You can use the program as much or as little as you need. Use is at your discretion; you can request early payment if you need the funds.
You need to accept the T&C in the portal to gain access to the early pay program. It authorizes us to pay you, and you accept that our payment is complete settlement of your customer's invoice.
There is no fee to join and no charge for using the portal. A discount is applied to an early payment that consists of financing charge. All charges are displayed, and you can review them before deciding to use the funds.
The supplier pays a tiny discount fee if Early Pay is requested, but the buyer pays nothing.
No. Even though we work hard to make sure you always have access to funds, our services are subject to an overall limit per customer, so you will be bound by the restriction we have established with your customer (buyer).
The mode of payment determines how long it will take for your payment to reach you. Usually, it takes up to 1-2 business days.
Accelerate payments by requesting 'Early Pay' for approved invoices/receivables in the portal.
Click 'Get Paid Early' in the portal next to your approved invoice(s).
Yes. The 'Early Pay Offer' screen contains all information about invoice early payment.
Approved early payment requests cannot be reversed. In case you have any inquiries, please contact your customer.
Early payments give your company:
(a) Additional cash to support business expansion.
(b) Quick access to cash for unforeseen costs.
(c) Increased speed of collecting receivables.
(d) Boost available funds and decrease debt simultaneously.
You can add or update your bank information by going to the "Profile" settings section in the portal.
You can only ask for an early payment of the entire invoice value at this time.
Once every day, we process the payments. All authorized requests that arrive before 12 p.m. will be handled the same day. And those that arrive after 12 pm will be paid the following business day.
First and foremost, it relies on your customer because early payment cannot be requested until all invoices are approved by your customer.
If you decide to accept an invoice's early payment, we will collect payment from your customer. This implies that you are not required to give us any security.
You only need to log in to our portal. There is a list of all your invoices that can be paid early, and you can choose the ones you want get paid.
