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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 Option | Description | Payment Terms | Type of Supplier | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Card | Paymode-X Card is a single-use Virtual Card. Credit card processing fees apply | Net 15 | Domestic Entities | |
| 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 20 | Domestic Entities | |
| Recipient Select Plus (RSP) | Offers traditional and electronic payment options such as ACH, PayPal (fees may apply), and Zelle. | Net 30 | Domestic and Foreign Individuals | RSP Information |
Other Payment Options
| Payment Option | Description | Payment Terms | Type of Supplier | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 45 | Domestic Entities | |
| Checks | A written, dated, and signed instrument that contains an order directing a bank to pay a definite sum of money to a payee. | Net 45 | All Suppliers | |
| Foreign Wires | A 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 45 | Foreign |
Purchase Order Terms & Conditions
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.
