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If you're running a UK business and evaluating accounts payable software, Tipalti is might be on your shortlist. Tipalti pricing and plans vary depending on the product you need, the size of your operation, and whether you require international payment capabilities.
This guide explains Tipalti's current UK pricing structure, including transaction fees, FX costs, and key features, in a clear way. It also looks at Wise Business as an option for managing international payments, which can help you receive, hold, and convert funds across multiple currencies more seamlessly.
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Tipalti is a finance automation platform that helps businesses streamline accounts payable, mass payments, procurement, and expense management in one place. It's designed primarily for mid-sized and enterprise companies looking to reduce manual work in their finance operations.¹
The platform supports payments to 200+ countries in 120 currencies using six international payment methods.²
Tipalti's AP product is split into three tiers. Each includes unlimited user access and scales with your needs. Let's check out the key differences between each pricing plan:¹
Best for small teams getting started with automation
Adds more control and scalability
Built for more complex operations
Take a look at the table below to see a quick summary of each plan and its features:
| Feature | Select | Advanced | Elevate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplier onboarding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PO matching | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Approval workflows | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-entity support | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customization | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Tipalti also provides dedicated plans for businesses that need to handle high-volume payouts. These are designed for mass payouts, such as paying contractors, affiliates, creators, or suppliers at scale.¹
Now, let's see the key differences between each mass payout plan:
Best for businesses getting started with global payouts
Adds more control, security, and financial tools. You get access to everything in Accelerate, plus:
Additional platform capabilities:
Both mass payment plans use custom pricing, so there'sthere’s no fixed monthly fee. You'll need to contact Tipalti's sales team to analyse your business size, payment volume, and requirements. They can then give an exact quote.
Beyond the monthly platform fee, Tipalti charges per-transaction fees that vary by payment method. While Tipalti doesn’t publish these fees publicly, third-party sources suggest the following ranges:⁵
| Payment method | Estimated fee |
|---|---|
| Local bank transfer | around $1 to $2 per transaction |
| ACH | about $1 per transaction |
| International ACH (eCheck) | about $5 to $6 per transaction |
| Wire (domestic, same currency) | around $15 to $32 per transaction |
| Wire (international) | around $20 to $36 per transaction |
| PayPal (Tipalti processing fee) | about $2 per transaction |
| Paper cheque | around $3 to $3.2 per transaction |
Some plans may also include implementation fees.⁵ Exact costs depend on your contract terms, transaction volume, and the features you select.
Tipalti pricing is typically billed in USD, though this may vary by contract and region. Some plans may also include implementation fees. Exact costs depend on your agreement, transaction volume, and selected features.
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When a payment requires currency conversion, Tipalti applies an FX fee on top of its wholesale exchange rate.³ Tipalti does not publish standard FX fees. Its pricing is typically customised based on factors like transaction volume, currencies, and your commercial agreement.
Some third-party sources suggest FX fees may decrease with higher transaction values, but these figures are indicative only and not officially confirmed. Always request a quote from Tipalti to understand the exact FX margin applied to your business.
Tipalti applies foreign exchange (FX) fees when currency conversion is required. Although the exact rates aren't publicly listed, they typically decrease as transaction value increases.
| Transaction value | Estimated FX fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $499.99 | around 3%–3.2% |
| $500–$99,999.99 | around 2.5% |
| Over $100,000 | Around 1.9% |
Tipalti pricing is generally quoted in USD on its US site, though the billing currency may vary by region and contract.
Moreover, who pays the FX fee depends on three factors: the bill currency, the payee's chosen currency, and your virtual account currency.³
Currently, payers cannot absorb payee FX fees. Though Tipalti has indicated this may change in the future.³
Tipalti Europe Ltd uses several layers of protection:67
On Trustpilot, Tipalti has 91 reviews with a 3.5/5 rating.⁴
Positive reviews tend to highlight the platform's automation capabilities and customer support. Negative reviews cite payment delays and high transaction fees.
As with any payment platform, it’s advisable to speak with existing customers or request references before committing.
If you're a payee, a contractor, freelancer, supplier, or affiliate, the process works like this:
The portal supports multiple languages, which helps if you're receiving payments from a UK company but are based elsewhere.
There's no universal minimum payment amount on Tipalti. Instead, the payer (the business using Tipalti) can configure minimum payment thresholds within their account settings.
Tipalti supports payments to 200+ countries in 120+ currencies through six international payment methods.² For UK businesses, this typically includes Faster Payments, SEPA, international wire transfers, Global ACH, and PayPal.
On the Advanced and Elevate AP plans (or both mass payment plans), you can manage multi-currency funds and pay suppliers in their local currency.¹ The Elevate and Plus tiers include FX hedging, which can help manage exchange rate risk for larger or recurring payments.
If your primary need is sending international payments rather than full AP automation, you might find a more streamlined option that suits your business.
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If you’re looking for an easy, flexible and budget friendly way to manage foreign currency payments in and out of your business, take a look at Wise Business. It's also a great tool for managing your everyday domestic payments. Wise Business lets you send payments globally to 140+ countries, with handy time saving tools like multi-user access, batch payments, accounting integrations, and access to the Wise API as a standard feature.

Wise accounts support 40+ currencies for holding and exchange, with no ongoing fees or subscription charges. When you need to convert between currencies - either in your account, to make a withdrawal, or to send money to others - you get the mid-market exchange rate with low fees from 0.33%. This can bring down the costs of managing money across currencies, and make growing your business globally more profitable.
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Tipalti could be a good choice if you’re looking for ways to manage your business payables, expenses and procurement processes. With customisable packages, Tipalti can appeal to businesses large and small, as you’ll be able to build a plan with the features you need based on your company type. Take a look at what Tipalti can offer you, and check out Wise Business at the same time, for easy, low cost ways to manage your company finances across borders.
Tipalti's AP plans start at £99/month (Select) and £199/month (Advanced), with custom pricing for Elevate.¹ Mass payment plans (Accelerate and Plus) are custom-priced. Per-transaction fees apply in addition to the platform subscription⁵.
Payees register on the payer's Tipalti portal, choose a payment method, and enter their details. Payments are processed on the payer's schedule and can be tracked through the portal.¹
There's no universal minimum. Payers can set minimum payment thresholds, and smaller amounts may be batched until the threshold is met.
Yes. Tipalti applies foreign exchange (FX) fees when currency conversion is required. The exact rate varies depending on the transaction size and currencies involved.³
*Disclaimer: The UK Wise Business pricing structure is changing with effect from 26/11/2025 date. Receiving money, direct debits and getting paid features are not available with the Essential Plan which you can open for free. Pay a one-time set up fee of £50 to unlock Advanced features including account details to receive payments in 22+ currencies or 8+ currencies for non-swift payments. You’ll also get access to our invoice generating tool, payment links, QuickPay QR codes and the ability to set up direct debits all within one account. Please check our website for the latest pricing information.
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Sources checked 30 March 2026.
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