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Bid Process & Submission

Learn about the UMass sourcing/bidding process and access open bids. 

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Check Payment Status

Check your invoice payment status. 

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Supplier Diversity Program

Learn about the UMass Supplier Diversity program and partnerships. 

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Supplier Portal

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UMass Payment Methods and Terms

The UMass supplier payment options offers suppliers more favorable payment terms when utilizing the University's preferred payment solutions.  To learn more about the below payment options, please visit the UMass Disbursement Strategy

Preferred Payment Options 

Payment OptionDescriptionPayment TermsType of SupplierResources
Virtual Card

Paymode-X Card is a single-use Virtual Card.

Credit card processing fees apply

Net 15Domestic Entities

Virtual Card Benefits

FAQs

Paymode-X ACH Premium

The largest and fastest-growing electronic payment network, where more than 500,000+ members exchange payments and remittance electronically.

1.5%  network fee

Net 20Domestic Entities

Paymode-X Benefits

FAQs

Recipient Select Plus (RSP)Offers traditional and electronic payment options such as ACH, PayPal (fees may apply), and Zelle. Net 30Domestic and Foreign IndividualsRSP Information

Other Payment Options

Payment OptionDescriptionPayment TermsType of SupplierResources
Paymode-X ACH Basic

The largest and fastest-growing electronic payment network, where more than 500,000+ members exchange payments and remittance electronically.

No associated transaction fee

Net 45Domestic Entities

Paymode-X Benefits

FAQs

ChecksA written, dated, and signed instrument that contains an order directing a bank to pay a definite sum of money to a payee. Net 45All Suppliers 
Foreign WiresA wire transfer is an electronic payment service for transferring funds by wire, for example through SWIFT, the Federal Reserve Wire Network or the Clearing House Interbank Payments System.Net 45Foreign 

 

Performers and Performing Entities

Please review the Massachusetts Department of Revenue guide on who & what is classified as a performer.

When on-boarding/working with a performer, kindly note the following:

  • Performers are subject to withholding tax with the state of Massachusetts.
  • Withholding tax is calculated cumulatively per calendar year.
  • Performers are subject to 5% withholding cumulative amount if invoice/payment exceeds $5,000.