Frequently Asked Questions about the Accounts Payable Process
You can obtain invoice information by logging on to the Expenditures Inquiry service you will require a Vendor Account number and password to use this service.
If you are a Web EDI vendor, please send your query to accountspayable.chinawwmg@bms.com For paper copies - be sure you have mailed your invoice correctly to the correct Place of trade. Also check that you have fulfilled all the invoicing requirements.
Please ensure the correct billing address shows on the invoice itself as per the Purchase Order.
If your invoice has terms to pay within the last 5 business days of the month (and 5 days either side of the quarter end) your payment will be processed on the first business day of the next month.
BMS standard corporate terms are 90 days from date of invoice. Please check the payment terms on the purchase order, and contact your buyer should you require any additional information.
