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Payment Resources
The UMass supplier payment options offers suppliers more favorable payment terms when utilizing the University's preferred payment solutions. For more information about the payment options below, please visit the Treasurer's office Disbursement Strategy page.
To learn more about the below payment options, please visit the UMass Disbursement Strategy.
| PAYMENT OPTIONS | DESCRIPTION | PAYMENT TERMS | INDIVIDUALS | ENTITIES | RESOURCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Payables Card |
Virtual Payables is an electronic supplier payment solution offered in conjunction with Bank of America. credit card processing fees apply |
Net 15 | Yes | Yes | Bank of America Virtual Payables Program |
| Paymode-X Premium |
Offered by Bank of America Merrill Lynch to replace paper checks and other traditional electronic payments. 1.5% network fee |
Net 20 |
No | Yes | |
| Zelle | TBD | TBD | Yes | No | TBD |
| PAYMENT OPTIONS | DESCRIPTION | PAYMENT TERMS | INDIVIDUALS | ENTITIES | FOREIGN | RESOURCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paymode-X Standard |
Offered by Bank of America Merrill Lynch to replace paper checks and other traditional electronic payments. No associated transaction fee |
Net 45 |
No | Yes | No | |
| 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 60 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 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 | No | No | Yes |
Additional Resources
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Suppliers, Contractors, and Visitors: This communication informs suppliers and partners of the updated guidelines regarding the vaccination requirements for our campus locations. See campus-specific requirements below:
- UMass Amherst: COVID-19 Requirements for Vendors, Contractors, and Persons Conducting Business on Campus.
- UMass Boston: COVID-19 University Policy
- UMass Dartmouth: Vendor and Contractor Covid-19 Requirements
- UMass Lowell: COVID-19 Information for Vendors and Visitors
- UMass Chan Medical School: Vaccination Requirements
- UMass President's Office: Visitor and Vendor COVID-19 Requirements
General COVID-19 Communication to 3rd Parties:
COVID-19 Communication to UMass Suppliers and Partners: This communication informs suppliers and partners of the general UMass COVID-19 requirements that our partners and suppliers need to abide with. The communication complements any campus-specific requirements that may exist. For additional information on UPST and campus COVID requirements, access our For Supplier FAQ page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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