In this communication, we take a deeper dive into a valuable GCPay feature you may not be familiar with, but could greatly benefit from!
Why More Payments Are Going Digital
GCPay is excited to share several enhancements to the ePayments & Waiver Exchange feature, including expanded waiver functionality and new options for manual holds. The easiest way to see these updates in action is to watch the video.
1. Comments & Holds
You can now add comments and apply holds directly to payables. Permissions are as follows:
Treasury Assistants – Can only remove their own holds.
Treasury Officers – Can remove any holds, including those added by others.
Admins – Can remove any holds, including those added by others.
2. Waiver & Template Settings Updates
We’ve made two important updates to waiver functionality:
Flexible Waiver Requirements: The Payment Exchange waiver setting has been separated from the Requirement Trigger. Now, a waiver can be required at any stage of the AFP submission and approval workflow. This is especially useful for notarized waivers, as GCs can request them only after AFP approval—avoiding the problem of subcontractors notarizing waivers for AFPs that are later rejected.
Payment Control Setting: A new option in General Settings allows you to designate any waiver or template as a requirement for payment. Unlike the “Unofficial” watermark process, this ensures an AFP cannot be paid until the waiver/template is complete. This feature is perfect for users who want to ensure all documents—such as conditional waivers, tier vendor waivers, and sworn statements—are collected before releasing payment.
3. Report Enhancements
We’ve also improved reporting to give you more control and visibility:
Unexported Applications for Payment Report – Now includes unexported AFPs in any status, not just Approved.
Compliance Report – Now shows all compliance requirements (verified, expired, expiring soon, etc.), including those for fully billed contracts. We’ve also added new columns for Expiration Date, Limit, and Last Upload for greater clarity.
A major advantage of using GCPay for payments is the ability to define and enforce complex approval workflows. You can configure workflows in multiple ways to fit your exact needs. View approval workflows.
Why More Customers Are Choosing ePayment
In 2025, the amount of payments processed through GCPay ePayment has more than doubled. Customers are making the move because of four key benefits:
Time Savings – Save 20+ hours per month on payment and waiver exchanges, freeing your team for higher-value work.
Real-Time Waivers – Receive official lien waivers instantly as subcontractor payments are confirmed.
Data Security – Protect sensitive payment data with GCPay’s secure platform, reducing risks tied to paper-based processes.
Streamlined Payments – Eliminate the manual effort of cutting, issuing, and mailing paper checks. Subcontractors get paid faster, and the entire process is simplified.
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