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M&A transactions. Completed with confidence.

Corpay's Paying Agent and Escrow Services are built for the pressure point of completion.


M&A transactions often involve complex, multi-party and multi-currency funds flows. At completion, funds need to move exactly in line with agreed mechanics, without delay, uncertainty or operational friction.

Corpay's M&A Practice provides a secure and intuitive platform for the controlled receipt, safeguarding and disbursement of funds, helping payments move securely, efficiently and in line with agreed completion mechanics.

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Secure, controlled funds flow for M&A transactions

The final mile of M&A transactions requires speed, certainty and control. Corpay's M&A Practice delivers this through two core solutions, alongside trusted partnerships with key service providers and advisers.

Paying agent

Secure collection of beneficiary details and payment instructions through an award-winning platform, with controlled disbursement to multiple recipients.

 

Escrow agent

Secure, independent holding of funds under agreed terms, with controlled release once the conditions of the escrow agreement have been met.

 

Partnerships

Offering the underlying FX, account and payment infrastructure that enables corporate service providers and advisers to deliver seamless M&A execution.

 

Why deal teams choose Corpay

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Digital payee onboarding

A secure self-service platform that enables sellers to submit their own bank details, streamlining administration, KYC and eliminating manual handling.

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Fast setup

Accounts opened in five days or less, supported by specialist KYC and onboarding teams to help meet demanding transaction timelines.

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Counterparty strength

A regulated S&P  500 company, providing assurance for high-value transactions where security, control and execution certainty matter.

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Multi-currency execution

Global payment rails to support cross-border transactions involving multiple currencies and jurisdictions.

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Real-time visibility

Payment tracking and confirmations, including SWIFT GPI, provide full transaction visibility and audit trails.

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Dedicated deal team

Around-the-clock support from a global business, with a dedicated project team focused on smooth transaction delivery.

Trusted by leading firms 

Leading law firms, sponsors, finance teams and M&A functions use Corpay to support complex completions, high-value funds flows and multi-recipient disbursements.

Alex Badel
Legal Counsel, M Group Services 

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Andrew Green
Partner, Addleshaw Goddard LLP 

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“The funds transfer could not have gone any more smoothly.”
The team at Corpay onboarded us very quickly and smoothly, well in advance of our transaction completion date. They were on hand throughout the process to answer questions and help us address any issues. The platform was very easy to use and the overall service represented very good value.		 “One of, if not the best product I have used in the market.”
Corpay are more responsive than other providers and clearer in their onboarding requests, including communicating KYC requirements for more complex parties. The platform is intuitive and straightforward to use, particularly for multiple payment inputs and outputs across different currencies.

 

Planning a transaction?

Speak to our M&A Practice about your requirements, timelines and funds flow.

Speak to our M&A practice

 

Alexander Chernoff

Head of Institutional Sales, EMEA

T: +44 (0)203 465 8246
E: alexander.chernoff@corpay.com 

 

Joseph Stevens

Executive Director

T: +44 (0)203 465 8231
E: joe.stevens@corpay.com

 

Corpay Cross-Border is the largest non-bank foreign exchange and risk management provider globally.

30+

offices servicing 148 countries

145

currencies across 200 countries

37,000+

commercial and private clients

7.25+ million

payments made in 2025

US $278 billion

in foreign exchange 
transactions traded in 2025

100+

correspondent international banks and counterparties across 6 continents

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