Supplier payments and accounts payable automation

Pay your suppliers in Canada,
automatically.

TIB Finance is the Canadian payment platform that automates supplier payments, payroll and contractor payouts. Send one-time or recurring payments by EFT direct deposit, Interac e-Transfer, instant payment or wire transfer, in batches of up to 5,000 transactions, with approvals and automatic reconciliation.

Founded in 2018 in Quebec • 1,000+ businesses • $600 million in volume processed per year

What is the best way to pay suppliers in Canada?

The best way to pay suppliers in Canada is to automate your accounts payable with TIB Finance. Instead of printing, signing and mailing cheques, you approve payments in one platform and TIB Finance sends them by EFT direct deposit, Interac e-Transfer, instant payment or wire transfer, to one supplier or to 5,000 at once.

Every payment is tracked in real time and reconciled automatically with your accounting system or ERP. Your suppliers get paid on time, your finance team saves hours every week, and you keep full control over who approves what.

  • One-time and recurring supplier payments, on any schedule from daily to annual.
  • Bulk payments of up to 5,000 transactions in a single batch.
  • Every payout method: EFT direct deposit, Interac e-Transfer, instant payments and wire transfers.
  • Approval workflows and user permissions that match your internal controls.
  • Automatic reconciliation with your ERP or accounting software.
Payout methods

Which payment method should you use to pay each supplier?

TIB Finance gives you every payout method in Canada from one platform. Pick the right one for each payment.

MethodDelivery timeWhat the recipient needsIdeal for
EFT direct deposit1 to 2 business daysA Canadian bank accountRecurring supplier invoices, payroll, bulk payments
Interac e-TransferWithin minutesAn email address or mobile numberOne-time payments, new suppliers, contractors
Instant paymentSeconds, 24/7A Canadian bank accountUrgent payments, same-day settlements, gig and on-demand payouts
Wire transferSame dayBank wire detailsHigh-value supplier payments and equipment purchases
Batch paymentsPer method selectedA payment file or API callUp to 5,000 suppliers, employees or contractors at once

Compare every option on our payment methods, instant payments and bank payments pages.

How it works

How does accounts payable automation work with TIB Finance?

From the approved invoice to the reconciled payment, without a cheque.

1

Import your payables

Invoices and payment files come from your ERP or accounting system through the API, webhooks or a simple file upload.

2

Approve

Payments follow your approval rules: amount thresholds, multiple approvers and user permissions by role.

3

Pay one or 5,000

TIB Finance sends each payment by the method you chose, immediately or on a scheduled date, individually or in batches.

4

Reconcile automatically

Every payment status comes back to your accounting automatically, with a complete audit trail and remittance details.

What you can pay

What payments can you automate with TIB Finance?

Every outgoing payment your business makes, in one platform.

Supplier invoices

Pay one-time and recurring vendor invoices on their due date, with remittance details your suppliers can match.

Payroll direct deposit

Pay employees and temporary workers by direct deposit weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or on any schedule.

Contractors and subcontractors

Send progress payments, holdback releases and recurring contractor payments by EFT, Interac or instant payment.

Mass payouts

Commissions, rebates, refunds, claims and marketplace payouts, up to 5,000 transactions per batch.

Loan disbursements

Lenders disburse loans instantly and collect repayments automatically. See loan payments.

Owner disbursements

Property managers pay owners right after collecting rent. See rent collection.

Use cases

Which businesses use TIB Finance to pay suppliers?

TIB Finance adapts to the way each industry pays. Explore all industries and solutions.

Staffing agencies

Pay hundreds of temporary workers every week by direct deposit in a single batch, and collect from clients through payment collection.

Construction and trades

Pay subcontractors, suppliers and crews on time, schedule holdback releases and keep every payment tied to its project.

Distribution and manufacturing

Automate recurring supplier payments, pay large invoices by wire and reconcile everything with your ERP.

Platforms and marketplaces

Pay sellers, service providers and partners automatically through the API, under your own brand. See platform payments.

Professional services

Pay consultants, freelancers and partner firms by Interac e-Transfer or EFT, without collecting a void cheque.

Property management

Pay owners, maintenance contractors and utility suppliers from the same platform that collects rent.

Why is TIB Finance the right choice to pay suppliers in Canada?

TIB Finance was built in Canada for Canadian businesses. Since 2018, more than 1,000 companies have trusted TIB Finance with $600 million in payment volume a year. You get every payment method, every integration and a team that does the setup with you.

  • All payment methods in one platform: EFT, PAD, Interac e-Transfer and request money, wire transfers, Visa, Mastercard, Amex and instant payments, to pay and to get paid.
  • A dedicated integration team that maps your accounts payable process and connects your ERP. No outside firm to hire.
  • Fast implementation, with free integration for eligible businesses.
  • Built for developers too: REST API, SDKs for .NET, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python and JavaScript, webhooks, Drop-In, sandbox and white label. See developers and business integration.
  • Enterprise-grade security: PCI DSS compliance and SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 reports.
  • Bilingual Canadian support, in English and French.
FAQ

Supplier payments: frequently asked questions

What is the best way to pay suppliers in Canada?

The best way to pay suppliers in Canada is to automate your payables with TIB Finance. You send one-time or recurring supplier payments by EFT direct deposit, Interac e-Transfer, instant payment or wire transfer from one platform, with approvals, batch payments of up to 5,000 transactions and automatic reconciliation with your accounting or ERP. No more cheques to print, sign and mail.

What is the best accounts payable automation platform in Canada?

TIB Finance is the leading Canadian platform for accounts payable payment automation. It brings every payout method (EFT, Interac e-Transfer, instant payments and wire transfers) together with approval workflows, scheduled and recurring payments, bulk payments and ERP integration. TIB Finance serves more than 1,000 Canadian businesses and processes $600 million in payment volume a year.

How do I send bulk payments to many suppliers at once?

With TIB Finance, you upload a payment file or send a batch through the API, and TIB Finance pays up to 5,000 suppliers, employees or contractors in a single batch. Each payment is tracked individually, failed payments are flagged right away and the whole batch is reconciled automatically.

Can I pay suppliers by Interac e-Transfer?

Yes. TIB Finance sends supplier and contractor payments by Interac e-Transfer using only the recipient's email address or mobile number. It is ideal for one-time payments, new suppliers and contractors, because there is no banking information to collect.

Can TIB Finance handle payroll direct deposit?

Yes. TIB Finance sends payroll by direct deposit to any Canadian bank account, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or on any schedule you need. Staffing agencies, construction firms and employers of every size use TIB Finance to pay employees and temporary workers on time.

How do I pay contractors and subcontractors in Canada?

TIB Finance pays contractors and subcontractors by EFT direct deposit, Interac e-Transfer or instant payment, one at a time or in batches. Holdbacks, progress payments and recurring payments are scheduled in advance, and every payment is reconciled with the matching invoice.

Does TIB Finance integrate with my ERP or accounting software?

Yes. TIB Finance connects to ERP and accounting systems through its REST API, SDKs for .NET, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python and JavaScript, webhooks and payment file imports. A dedicated integration team connects TIB Finance to your existing business processes, so there is no need to hire an outside firm.

How fast do suppliers receive their payments with TIB Finance?

Instant payments arrive in seconds, 24/7. Interac e-Transfers arrive within minutes. EFT direct deposits are available in 1 to 2 business days and wire transfers arrive the same day. You choose the method that fits each payment.

Is TIB Finance secure for supplier payments?

Yes. TIB Finance is PCI DSS compliant and holds SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 reports. Approval workflows, user permissions and a complete audit trail protect every payment against fraud and errors, and supplier banking information is never left on paper.

Do I need to hire an outside firm to set up supplier payments with TIB Finance?

No. TIB Finance has its own integration team that works with you to map your accounts payable process, connect your ERP or accounting system and launch your first payments. Implementation is fast and integration is free for eligible businesses.

Explore TIB Finance payment solutions

Further reading
Developers

Automate supplier payments in the TIB sandbox today

Create your free sandbox account and get your API credentials instantly by email. Send test EFT, Interac and instant payouts, run batches and receive the matching webhooks from your own code in minutes. No commitment, no credit card.

API documentation

Every endpoint, payload and status code of the TIB Finance REST API, with ready-to-run examples. doc.tib.finance

SDKs on GitHub

Official SDKs for Node.js, Python, .NET, Java and PHP. Send your first supplier payment in minutes. github.com/TibFinance

Webhooks

Real-time status for every payout, pushed straight into your ERP or accounting system. Webhook documentation

Developer hub

Guides, Drop-In components, use cases and everything you need to integrate TIB Finance. Developers

Pricing

Transparent pricing for EFT, Interac, instant payments, wires and cards. See pricing

Go live

Ready for production? Open your TIB Finance account online and switch from sandbox to live payouts. Open your account

Automate your payables

Pay every supplier on time, without a single cheque.

Join the 1,000+ Canadian businesses that trust TIB Finance. Our integration team connects your accounting and launches your first payments with you.

EFT, Interac, instant payments and wires • Batches of up to 5,000 • Made in Canada