B2C Payments

B2C (Business-to-Consumer) payments are transactions made by a business to its customers or workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some examples of B2C payments?

Common examples include incentives to entice consumers to buy a product; refunds, in which a business returns some of the consumer’s money; and legal settlement payouts following a class action lawsuit.

What payment methods are common for B2C payments?

While checks have long been the traditional choice for many kinds of B2C payments, many businesses now recognize the advantages of digital and electronic payment methods. Virtual and physical cards, ACH and push-to-card payments are several popular options.

While checks have long been the traditional choice for many kinds of B2C payments, many businesses now recognize the advantages of digital and electronic payment methods. Virtual and physical cards, ACH and push-to-card payments are several popular options.

Business-to-business (B2B) payments are transactions made between businesses, whereas B2C payments are made from businesses to their customers or workforce. These transaction types differ based on the recipient, the reason for the payment and often, the level of complexity involved in processing the payment.