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Definition
Invoice discounting is a form of invoice finance where a lender advances a percentage of unpaid invoices' value, but the business retains responsibility for collecting payment and the arrangement can remain confidential from customers.
In plain terms
You unlock the cash tied up in invoices but keep managing your own customer relationships and collections — often without customers knowing.
Why it matters for your company
It suits businesses with sound credit control that want the cash-flow boost without handing over collections. Compare with factoring.
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