20120150738 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PREFUNDING OF COMMERCIAL PAYMENTS - Methods and systems for prefunded accounts are disclosed, which feature controlled credit limits on cards at the time of prefunding validation, creation of files that are electronically passed to a funding source, and implementation of a single use account. Various types of funding mechanisms can be utilized, including, ACH, wire transfer, or traditional check-based systems. According to the invention, an invoice that names a buying organization can be received by an entity offering prefunded account solutions. This can result in payment instructions being generated and funds being transferred from the organization to a funding entity. Once approval of a payment is received, a funded account can be created by transferring funding information by the solutions provider on behalf of the funding entity to a payment facilitator. When the seller generates account charge instructions, funds can be transferred from the payment facilitator to the seller. | 06-14-2012 |