B2B Payments Roundtable

The B2B Payments Roundtable was established in 2025 with the aim of generating and disseminating knowledge on innovative payment solutions in the B2B space, targeting large enterprises as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its goal is to highlight the potential application of B2C payment solutions in B2B contexts. Research aims to contribute to the development of the Italian market by fostering opportunities for communication and exchange among key players across the supply chain.

B2B Payments: Observatory Research

Research conducted by the B2B Payments Roundtable focuses on the following key areas:

• Market sizing: analysis and estimation of the value of the B2B payments market in Italy, with a focus on innovative payment solutions.
• Context analysis: understanding the external factors influencing the adoption and development of innovative B2B payments, including regulatory, technology, and innovation trends.
• User perspective: analysis of the needs, behaviors, and roles of key stakeholders adopting B2B payment solutions, including large enterprises, SMEs, professional firms, self-employed workers, digital platforms, and distributors.
• Administrative processes: in-depth examination of how B2B payment processes operate and the critical issues encountered across the entire business supply chain.
• Innovation trends: monitoring startups active globally and assessment of the potential applicability of B2C-developed innovations in B2B contexts
• Payment solutions: mapping leading payment methods used in business-to-business transactions, covering traditional instruments and innovative solutions.
• Cross-border payments: tracking developments in cross-border payments, from market trends to technological evolution and payment schemes