Pay invoices, raise claims and track returns with more than 1,400 publishers and wholesalers from a single, secure bookshop account.
One trusted suite, built to reduce friction, improve accuracy and financial visibility.
One clear payment channel means fewer queries, quicker settlement and healthier cash flow.
Automated invoices, claims and returns remove hours of manual work from every trading week.
Accurate, shared trade data cuts disputes and keeps supplier relationships running smoothly.
See what is owed, claimed and settled at a glance, across every supplier you trade with.
Complete a short application with your trading and bank details.
We confirm your details with the Booksellers Association and set you live.
Choose the publishers and wholesalers you buy from and we make the introductions.
Supplier invoices arrive in your account, matched and ready to review.
Approve what you want to settle before the monthly authorisation date.
Statements and reports flow into your accounts package each month.
A member of the team will walk you through payments, claims and reporting using examples from shops and publishers like yours.
Bookshop accounts are free to open. Batch is funded by a small service charge applied to participating suppliers, so there is no per invoice fee for retailers.
Payments are collected on the published authorisation date each month. You will see the next date on your dashboard and in your statement email.
Yes. Batch works with all major EPOS providers, and invoices can be exported to your accounting package in a standard format.
Claims are raised from the invoice line inside your account. The supplier is notified immediately and any credit is offset against your next authorisation.
Next authorization date September 27th, 2026
