For many Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central users, Nodus PayFabric has been a go-to option for payment processing. It gets the job done when the goal is simple: accept credit cards and ACH inside your ERP. But as Accounts Receivable expectations evolve, many finance teams are realizing that processing payments is only one piece of the puzzle. What they actually need is a way to streamline collections, reduce manual work, and improve the overall customer payment experience – all without leaving Business Central. That’s where the shift is happening.
Why Businesses are Switching from PayFabric (Nodus)
More organizations are moving from basic payment tools like PayFabric to iPayments from iSolutions, a solution designed to manage the entire accounts receivable lifecycle, not just transactions.
PayFabric works well as a payment gateway. But for teams trying to modernize AR, a few gaps tend to surface pretty quickly:
- Collections are still manual
- Communication with customers happens outside the system
- Payment data and AR workflows aren’t fully connected
- Customer portals are limited to payments, not full account visibility
In other words, you can take payments but you’re still doing a lot of the work around them manually.
iPayments from iSolutions takes a different approach. Instead of focusing only on accepting payments, it’s built to improve everything that happens before and after the payment. Because it’s fully embedded in Business Central (and not just integrated), it allows finance teams to
- Automate collections with reminders, workflows, and dispute tracking
- Apply payments directly to invoices in real time
- Send invoices and payment links without leaving BC
- Give customers a complete, self-service portal experience
- Eliminate manual reconciliation and disconnected systems
The result? A more connected, efficient AR process with more automation and a better customer experience.
A Closer Look: iPayments vs. PayFabric
AR Automation vs. Payment Processing
PayFabric is built primarily for payment acceptance.
iPayments from iSolutions is built for payment acceptance and AR automation, which includes:
- Click to Pay links
- ACH + Credit Card Processing
- Credit Card Reconciliation
- Advanced Collections Management
- E-Commerce
- Customer Portal
If your team is spending time chasing payments, manually updating any AR information in Business Central, or managing spreadsheets, this difference is significant.
Native Business Central Experience
iPayments is designed specifically for Dynamics 365 Business Central.
That means:
- No syncing data between systems
- No connectors or workarounds
- Everything happens in real time inside BC
PayFabric, on the other hand, supports multiple ERPs. While that flexibility can be helpful, it often comes with added complexity and less seamless integration. It can also mean additional expense for integration.
Customer Portal Experience
This is one of the biggest differentiators.
With iSolutions, the customer portal is a true AR engagement platform:
- Customers can view invoices, orders, shipments, and tracking
- Payments are tied directly to real-time BC data
- Disputes and communication flow back and forth between the customer and users directly in Business Central
- Magic Link login removes friction, allowing users to login through a secure one-time link emailed to them if they don’t use their username and password
With PayFabric, the portal is more limited:
- Primarily focused on invoice payment
- Data may depend on integrations or configuration
- Less visibility for customers
Real-Time Visibility
iSolutions keeps everything in one place.
- Full transaction history lives inside Business Central
- Payments are applied instantly
- AR data is always up to date
With PayFabric, information is often split between the gateway and the ERP, which can create extra steps for reconciliation and reporting.
Ongoing Innovation
iSolutions releases monthly product updates, continuously improving functionality based on customer feedback.
That pace of innovation matters, especially for teams looking to stay ahead of AR trends or streamline their processes.
Cost and ROI
iPayments users see nearly instant ROI thanks to elimination or significant reduction of time spent on
- manual collections
- reconciliation
- customer communication
- multiple tools or workarounds
Many companies switching to iSolutions not only reduce manual work, but also lower processing costs—in some cases by up to 7% compared to PayTrace. Recently a nonprofit utility organization who switched to iSolutions saved an average of $22,000 per month in credit card processing fees compared to Nodus.
On top of that, iSolutions clients can take advantage of no hidden fees, no cost ongoing support, and locked in pricing for at least three years.
If your current setup is working, but your team still feels the friction of manual steps, disconnected tools, or limited visibility, it may be time to rethink your approach.
iPayments doesn’t just help you collect payments. It helps you run a better AR operation.
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