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FTNI, an Ascendant Company + UniPro Foodservice

Delivering UniPro Members One Trusted Partner to Streamline and Accelerate the Entire Payments Lifecycle by Combining Receivables & Payables Automation, Merchant Processing, and Global Payments Infrastructure.

UniPro Members Accelerating Payment Operations with FTNI, an Ascendant Company

Payments Software for UniPro Members

FTNI's partnership with UniPro Foodservice brings the power of industry-leading payments software to the largest foodservice distribution cooperative in the country.

We combine receivables and payables automation, credit card processing, and global payments infrastructure to streamline and accelerate money in, money out, and all the reconciliation in between.

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AR Automation—Defined.

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Any Payment Method

Accept any payment method (check, ACH, credit/debit card, cash) on a single, cloud-based receivables platform.

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Any Payment Channel

Mailed-in, lockbox, called-in, in-person, AutoPay (automatic debit), online and mobile—all on a single, cloud-based platform.

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Modular Design

Convenient SaaS delivery—easily add new locations, payment methods, payment channels, and users within clicks.

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Complete AR Oversight

Complete oversight and direct access to all your receivables items and remittance detail in a single interface.

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Highly-Configurable

Streamline and automate your unique business processes and workflows to increase efficiencies and save cost.

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Agnostic in Nature

Seamless integration with any back-office system(s), banking institution(s), merchant processor(s) and check scanning hardware.

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Serious Security

Leverage multiple layers of proactive security and continuous compliance—PCI DSS Level 1, SSAE 16, HIPAA and more.

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Straight-through Processing

Accept, process, AND post payments and associated remittance information—all in a single pass from a secure platform.

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View the full infographic to learn how UniPro distributors utilize our AR automation platform to help them decrease DSO, accelerate cash flow, and automate cash application operations from a single, cloud-based platform. 

 

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"It’s not just about saving time or money. It’s about giving our team and our customers an overall better payment experience. We’ve drastically reduced manual operations internally and empowered customers with convenient, self-service tools."

Jeff Kaplan, Controller

Novick Corporation

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One Provider for Credit Card Acceptance and Processing

FTNI, an Ascendant Company, is now your merchant processor, too.

FTNI gives distributors a PCI-compliant platform to accept credit card payments. Now, as a registered credit card ISO, FTNI can offer merchant processing services alongside our AR automation software so distributors have one provider for credit card acceptance and processing. 

Looking to optimize credit card processing operations and reduce costs associated with card processing fees? Contact us for a free credit card analysis. 

 

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Global AP Automation—Defined.

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Domestic & International Payments

Pay suppliers, franchisees, and partners in more than 210 countries and territories using local and international payment rails.

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Multi-Currency Payments

Send payments in more than 140 currencies while accessing competitive foreign exchange rates and greater pricing transparency.

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Multiple Payment Methods

Choose the payment method that best fits each transaction, including Global ACH, wire transfers, bank drafts, and other local payment options.

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Bulk Payment Processing

Upload a single payment file to securely process hundreds of supplier, franchise, royalty, or inventory payments at once. 

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Secure Payee Management

Collect, validate, and securely store supplier banking information through Payee Intelligence. Required banking details are verified before payments are sent, helping reduce errors and payment returns.

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API & ERP Connectivity

Integrate with your ERP using APIs, file uploads, or other connectivity options to streamline payment processing, reduce manual data entry, and simplify reconciliation.

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Payment Tracking

Track payments from initiation to delivery with Track 360. Finance teams and suppliers gain real-time visibility into payment status, reducing inquiries and improving confidence in every transaction.

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Reporting & Visibility

Monitor payment activity, cash movement, foreign exchange activity, and payment status through centralized dashboards and reporting. 

Serving 100+ Distributors Across the U.S. and Canada

Accept, process, and post any payment type—check, single/recurring ACH/EFT, credit/debit card, cash—via any payment channel—mailed-in, called-in, lockbox, online, mobile—on a single, cloud-based platform.

Seamlessly integrate the platform with any back-office/ERP system in either batch or real-time, automatically applying and matching all customer payments and data with accuracy to accelerate and automate the cash application process.

In tandem with our PCI compliant AR automation platform that allows distributors to securely accept credit card payments, FTNI, an Ascendant Company, can offer merchant processing services for distributors looking to optimize their credit card processing operations and reduce costs associated with credit card processing fees. 

Pay vendors, suppliers, or employees anywhere in the world. Send domestic ACH, wires, or international transfers across 190+ countries in 140+ currencies. Vendor banking details are validated automatically before any payment is sent, keeping your return rate under 0.5%. Suppliers can onboard themselves through a secure online portal, and every payment is tracked in real-time, so you and your vendors, suppliers, or employees can monitor payments across the entire payment journey.

When you source ingredients or supplies from international vendors, currency conversion costs can add up. We offer transparent FX pricing on spot trades and forward contracts, so you know exactly what you are paying before you confirm payments. Forward contracts let you lock in exchange rates in advance, protecting your margins against currency swings.  

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Success Story: Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc.

Martin Bros. adoption of FTNI's AR automation platform has helped to transform operations, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional service to customers, while also enjoying increased efficiency and time savings within back-office payment processing and cash application operations.  

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UniPro Foodservice + FTNI, an Ascendant Company

FTNI, an Ascendant Company, helps 20+ leading UniPro distributors across the broader distribution space to streamline payment processing and automate AR operations from a single, cloud-based platform. Discover how those UniPro members are utilizing the platform.

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Success Story: Novick Corporation

FTNI's AR automation platform allowed Novick to consolidate check, ACH, and credit card payments on a single platform. Discover how they've empowered their customers to make payments via a user-friendly online payment portal which also featured convenient AutoPay functionality. 

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Benefits for UniPro Members

UniPro Members qualify for no set-up costs.

UniPro Members qualify for an exclusive 10% discount off monthly SaaS fees. Typical SaaS fees start at $1000 per month.

UniPro Members receive an exclusive 10% quarterly rebate on transaction fees ran on the ETran platform. On average, this equates to about 1 month of free transactional processing each year.

Additionally, UniPro Members receive exclusive quarterly rebates on FX and credit card processing dependent on processing volume. 

 

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