Batch Payments - next authorisation date:
27th April 2026
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What does Batch do?

Batch develops and manages a suite of smart digital services designed to help booksellers and publishers trade more efficiently.  From automating payments, facilitating and managing returns and streamlining reconciliation to delivery bespoke technology solutions.  Our tools simplify complex supply chain processes, reduce costs and remove administrative friction. 

Batch - supporting booksellers and book suppliers.

Delivering secure supply chain solutions to the book industry worldwide.

Why choose Batch?

If you’re new to bookselling, an established bookseller or a publisher supplying the books trade, Batch provides cutting-edge technology which reduces the burden of administration and time-consuming tasks enabling you to focus on what matters most – selling books and serving customers. 

Booksellers

New to bookselling –
not using Batch systems

Established Booksellers

An established bookseller using a limited number of Batch system

Publishers / Suppliers

Our systems are safe, secure and comply with international standards.

Batch has a number of products and services which support our customers and partners.

Batch sits at the centre of the supply chain, reducing administration, improving accuracy and creating clearer financial visibility for both booksellers and suppliers

Our role is simple: reduce friction, improve efficiency and support sustainable trading relationships across the supply chain.

Batch Payments

Simplifying the invoice 
and claims management process

Batch Returns

Faster returns processing between publishers and booksellers

Batchline POS

Stock management designed specifically for the book industry

EDI & Data Services

Affordable expertise in secure handling of data between publishers and booksellers

Ready to simplify your trading processes?

Whether you are a bookseller looking to reduce administration or a publisher seeking more efficient processing and data exchange, Batch can help.

Contact Us to arrange a conversation or demonstration. One of our team will be in touch.

The security of your financial and business information is our top priority. 
Our ISO27001 certification provides assurance that your information is safe and managed to the highest international standards.   

UK publishers and distributors using Batch.

Hachete uk distributing logo - Batch
Harper Collins Logo - Batch
Penguin Random House Logo - Batch
Gardners Logo - Batch
Macmillan Publishers - Batch

What does Batch do? 

Batch develops and manages a suite of smart digital services designed to help booksellers and publishers trade more efficiently. From automating payments, facilitating and managing returns, and streamlining reconciliation to delivering bespoke technology solutions, our tools simplify complex supply chain processes, reduce costs and remove administrative friction.

Batch: enabling bookselling.

We blend deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help our partners focus on what matters most — selling books and serving readers. By making operations smoother, faster and more connected, Batch continues to shape the future of how the book industry does business. 

Simplifying the invoice 
and claims management process

News + Insights

How Batch Is Simplifying Booktrade Workflows.

A clear look at how automating payments, returns and data-services frees up time and cuts errors, with examples of real operational gains for booksellers and suppliers.

Data Services That Power the Book Trade: From EDI to Analytics.

Discover how Batch’s data-services go beyond translation and connectivity, to giving you insights, metrics and automation that drives growth in the book industry.

Cutting Waste and Costs in the Book Supply Chain.

How an intelligent returns platform drives down waste, improves profitability and keeps your inventory smarter, created for booksellers and suppliers by experts.

Why ISO 27001 Certification Matters for Your Supply Chain Data.

With your financial and trading data underpinned by the highest standards of security, here’s what ISO 27001 means and why it should be a requirement in your technology partner.
Batch for fast, efficient
and secure supply chain.
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