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Understand the TMS–Bank Connection

"I want to understand the connection between my TMS and my bank."

  1. 1
    Problem

    Formulate what needs to be sent, between whom, and how often.

    ARTICLE

    Your TMS Supports Every Bank Channel. Through Its SFTP.

  2. 2
    Mechanism

    Distinguish the application, interface, channel, and format involved.

    ARTICLE

    Bank connectivity: what are the options?

  3. 3
    Example

    Follow one concrete flow end to end — systems and who's responsible for what.

    ARTICLE

    Host to host: what it actually is, and what it actually takes

    ARTICLE

    EBICS vs SWIFT

  4. 4
    Tool

    Document your own situation — which channel, which bank, which systems.

    TOOL

    Map Your Bank Connection

    Fill in your systems, flows, channel, format, and who owns each piece — get a diagram of your own connection.

    TOOL

    Connectivity Requirements Builder

    One step back from a single connection — start from your banks, countries, accounts, payments, and reporting instead.

  5. 5
    Implementation questions

    Identify what to clarify with your bank, your IT team, and your vendor before you commit.

    TOOL

    Map Your Bank Connection — "To Clarify" list

    The same tool generates this from whatever you left as "I don't know" — not invented. Bring it to your bank, IT, and vendor.