# AP 3-Way Matching by PurchasePlus

> With PurchasePlus, automatically match Invoices to Purchase Orders and Goods Receiving Notes. Save time and money, and ensure accuracy and efficiency in your Accounts Payable department.

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# Intelligent, automated  
‍3-Way Matching

Automatically match Invoices to Purchase Orders and Goods Receiving Notes. Save time and money, and ensure accuracy and efficiency in your Accounts Payable department.

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**Invoice Accuracy**

Pay the correct price for the goods you have received.

**Automate Workflows**

Eliminate manual work and repetitive decision-making.

**Flag Exceptions**

Involve a human-in-the-loop only when there is a discrepancy.

**Auditable**

All actions are logged providing an audit trail.

How 3-Way Matching Works

Invoices scanned by our (AI-powered) Paperless Invoicing service will be compared against the matching Purchase Order and Goods Receiving notes in our system.

![Diagram of invoice workflow stages from purchase order to payment](/images/invoice-flow-alt.svg)

Invoice Processing Automation

Confidently make payments knowing that your Supplier's Invoice matches your Purchase Order and the shipments you've received.

![Paperless invoicing plant growing from a document illustration](/images/paperless-invoicing.svg)

Paperless Invoices

Receive invoices electronically from your suppliers through multiple sources, including scanning your own.

![Straight-through processing arrow icon](/images/straight-through.svg)

Straight Through

Invoices that match price and quantity of all goods received are automatically sent to your AP system.

![Exception flagging stamp and document illustration](/images/exception-flagging.svg)

Exception Flagging

Invoices that don't match PO price or quantity will be displayed with line level issues flagged and ready for review.

![Approval routing arrows icon](/images/approval-routing.svg)

Approval Routing

Flagged invoices are automatically routed to the designated approvers. Financial and Operational approval can be required.

![Credit notes icon with a hand holding a document and dollar badge](/images/credit-notes.svg)

Credit Notes

Credit notes can be automatically generated from your Invoice and Purchase Order data and sent to suppliers.

![Approval rules gear icon above two people reviewing documents](/images/approval-rules.svg)

Automation Rules

Establish flagging thresholds and approval workflows to meet your Procurement and Accounts Payable policies.

![Paperless invoicing plant growing from a document illustration](/images/paperless-invoicing.svg)

Paperless Invoices

Receive invoices electronically from your suppliers through multiple sources, including scanning your own.

![Straight-through processing arrow icon](/images/straight-through.svg)

Straight Through

Invoices that match price and quantity of all goods received are automatically sent through to your nominated AP system.

![Exception flagging stamp and document illustration](/images/exception-flagging.svg)

Exception Flagging

Invoices that don't match price or quantity received will be displayed with line level issues flagged and ready for review.

![Approval routing arrows icon](/images/approval-routing.svg)

Approval Routing

Flagged invoices are automatically routed to the designated approvers. Financial and Operational approval can be required.

![Credit notes icon with a hand holding a document and dollar badge](/images/credit-notes.svg)

Credit Notes

Credit notes can be automatically generated from your Invoice data and sent to suppliers.

![Approval rules gear icon above two people reviewing documents](/images/approval-rules.svg)

Automation Rules

Establish flagging thresholds and approval workflows to meet your Procurement and Accounts Payable policies.

30,000,000+ Invoices Matched and Processed

..and counting!

![Illustration of people reviewing invoices on a large computer screen](/images/invoice-workers.svg)

Customer Benefits

Automated 3-Way Matching has revolutionised our customers' Accounts Payable departments, enabling AP teams to spend more time on what's important.

![Straight-through processing arrow icon](/images/straight-through.svg)

Straight Through Processing

Our customers have achieved a 90% straight-through processing rate on their Invoices.

![Budgeting icon with a database and checkmark shield](/images/budgeting.svg)

Never Overpay

Our customers prevent overpayments by only paying for the goods they receive, at the right price.

![Supplier engagement network icon](/images/supplier-engagement.svg)

Supplier Relations

Our customers improve Supplier interactions with fast, accurate Invoice processing and payment.

![Straight-through processing arrow icon](/images/straight-through.svg)

Straight Through Processing

Our customers have achieved a 90% straight through processing rate.

![Budgeting icon with a database and checkmark shield](/images/budgeting.svg)

Never Overpay

Our customers prevent overpayments by only paying for the goods they receive, at the right price.

![Supplier relations handshake icon](/images/supplier-relations.svg)

Supplier Relations

Our customers improve supplier interactions with fast, accurate Invoice processing and payment.

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Environmental Saving

Some customers have worked with suppliers to eliminate all paper.

Join the industry leaders using PurchasePlus's Automated 3-Way Matching.

![Accor logo](/images/accor.avif)

![Qantas logo](/images/qantas.avif)

![Marriott logo](/images/marriott.avif)

![IHG Hotels & Resorts logo](/images/ihg.avif)

![Emirates logo](/images/emirates.avif)

![PACE Aged Care logo](/images/pace.avif)

![Novotel Hotels & Resorts logo](/images/novotel.avif)

![Captain Cook Cruises logo](/images/captain-cook.avif)

![Sofitel Luxury Hotels logo](/images/sofitel.avif)

![Mantra Hotels Resorts Apartments logo](/images/mantra.avif)

![Accor logo](/images/accor.avif)

![Marriott logo](/images/marriott.avif)

![IHG Hotels & Resorts logo](/images/ihg.avif)

![Novotel Hotels & Resorts logo](/images/novotel.avif)

![Qantas logo](/images/qantas.avif)

![Sofitel Luxury Hotels logo](/images/sofitel.avif)

![Virgin Active logo](/images/virgin.avif)

![Mantra Hotels Resorts Apartments logo](/images/mantra.avif)

![Emirates logo](/images/emirates.avif)

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With over 10,000 paperless invoices being received each month, our hotels are reporting a range of operational benefits.

PurchasePlus has improved processes and decreased storage requirements and paper consumption, and improved internal controls.

Darren Pike

eCommerce Manager and Project Lead, Accor Global

![Accor logo](/images/accor-orange-white.svg)

Ready to automate your Invoice Processing?

Learn more about automated 3-Way Matching and how it can minimise your approval and AP workload.

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