Bottomline PTX
Bottomline PTX: A capable UK payments hub for Bacs, Faster Payments and Direct Debit workflows. Ranked #23 of 26 in Payment Hub Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for UK organizations processing Bacs and Faster Payments.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forUK organizations processing Bacs and Faster Payments
- Bank connectivityDirect_api
- Founded1989 · Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports Bacs, Faster Payments and Direct Debit processing
- Adds file mapping, validation, approvals and segregation of duties
- Imports payment data through API, file upload and SFTP
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is contact-sales rather than self-serve
- Named integration coverage includes SAP
- Priority 1 support coverage depends on the order agreement
Our verdict on Bottomline PTX
Bottomline PTX is a cloud-based payments platform for businesses, Bacs bureaux and organizations managing payroll, supplier payments and Direct Debit collections. It supports Bacs Direct Credits, Bacs Direct Debits, Faster Payments, cheque payments, card payments and Open Banking through Pay Direct. Browser-based access, multi-user permissions and API support make it suitable for finance teams that need controlled payment operations across devices.
Pricing follows a contact-sales model rather than a published tier structure. The platform’s main value is operational control: payment files can be reformatted, mapped and validated before submission, while configurable approval workflows, authorisation limits and segregation of duties help separate preparation from approval. Bank-account validation and direct collection of Bacs and Faster Payments reports add further control for recurring collections and payment reconciliation. Direct Debit management supports recurring collections, making PTX relevant to organizations handling both outgoing payments and inbound collections.
PTX fits teams that need direct Bacs and Faster Payments connectivity, cloud deployment and several import routes, including API, file upload and SFTP. Its named integration is SAP, and its broader channel set includes Direct Debit, cheques, cards and Open Banking through Pay Direct. Support is provided through a customer care portal and phone during stated operating hours, with 24/7 coverage for Priority 1 incidents where included in an order agreement. Choose PTX for UK payment governance and file-based workflows; organizations seeking a wider verified payment-hub ecosystem or transparent plan pricing may prefer an alternative.
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Bottomline PTX fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Payment file formats | CSV; Bacs files in the original sponsoring-bank format; multiple customer and bureau file formats |
| Bank connectivity | Direct_api |
| Payment channels | Bacs; Faster Payments; Direct Debit; cheques; card; Open Banking via Pay Direct |
| Approval workflows | Yes |
| Payment validation | Yes |
| ERP connectors | Not verified |
| Deployment options | Cloud |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001, 2FA |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Email |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: SAP |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | bottomline.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Bottomline PTX integrations
Bottomline PTX lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- SAP
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