Settlement Workflow

From Invoice to Reconciliation in 10 Steps

CLEARA provides a structured, auditable settlement process that keeps merchants, suppliers, and finance teams aligned at every stage.

Merchant
Supplier
System
Both
01

Create Supplier Profile

Merchant

Add your supplier with contact details, banking information, and preferred payment methods. Suppliers receive a portal invitation to manage their side of the workflow.

02

Upload Invoice

Merchant

Upload the invoice PDF and enter key details: amount, currency, issue date, due date, and line items. The invoice is stored securely in Supabase Storage.

03

Create Settlement Request

Merchant

Generate a settlement request linked to the invoice. Enter amount, currency, due date, description, and select the funding method (ACH, wire, Interac, USDC, or manual).

04

Send to Supplier

System

Submit the settlement request. CLEARA automatically notifies the supplier via email with a secure link to review the request in their supplier portal.

05

Supplier Reviews Request

Supplier

The supplier logs into their portal, reviews the settlement request details, invoice, and any attached documents. Status updates to "Supplier Reviewed".

06

Buyer Selects Funding Method

Merchant

The merchant confirms the funding method and initiates the settlement through their chosen rail — ACH, wire transfer, Interac, USDC, or external manual payment.

07

Settlement Initiated

Merchant

Merchant marks the settlement as initiated. CLEARA records the initiation timestamp and notifies the supplier that funds are in transit.

08

Awaiting Confirmation

Both

Settlement enters "Awaiting Confirmation" status. Both parties can monitor progress in real-time. Supplier can upload proof of receipt documents.

09

Supplier Confirms Receipt

Supplier

Once funds are received, the supplier confirms receipt in their portal, optionally uploading confirmation documentation. Status updates to "Confirmed Received".

10

Reconciliation Completed

System

CLEARA marks the settlement as "Completed" and generates a reconciliation record. The full audit trail is available for export and accounting review.

Important: Non-Custodial Infrastructure

CLEARA coordinates and tracks settlement workflows only. CLEARA does not custody funds, store balances, pool customer funds, or operate internal wallets. All actual fund transfers occur directly between buyer and supplier through their chosen payment rails.

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