What Is 3-Way Matching?
3-way matching is the process of verifying that the details on a purchase order (PO), goods receipt, and invoice all align before a payment is issued. It’s a standard but critical step in protecting your business from overpayments, duplicate invoices, or outright fraud.
However, for many organizations, 3-way matching remains a manual, slow, error-prone process that is difficult to scale. That’s where DataServ’s automated 3-way matching comes in.
By automating the matching process, we help you:
- Eliminate tedious, manual comparisons
- Reduce costly human error
- Prevent fraudulent or duplicate payments
- Increase AP productivity and visibility
Ensure Accuracy & Prevent Fraud with 3-Way Matching
Automating your 3-way match process reduces errors, transforming the way your AP team operates. With DataServ, you’ll gain a scalable, cloud-based solution that ensures every invoice matches exactly as it should.
With DataServ, you’ll experience:
- More accurate invoice processing with fewer exceptions
- Real-time fraud detection and prevention
- Faster payments that improve vendor relationships
- Always-on audit readiness and compliance
Why Automate 3-Way Matching?
Manual 3-way matching consumes valuable time and resources, especially as your invoice volume increases. With DataServ, your team can focus on strategic initiatives instead of chasing down paper trails.
Smart Automation with AutoVouch™
Our proprietary AutoVouch™ technology automatically matches invoice data with PO and receipt information using smart business rules. It identifies matches instantly and flags exceptions, without the need for manual validation.
With AutoVouch™, you can:
- Achieve up to 99%+ data accuracy
- Customize matching logic to your business rules
- Gain real-time visibility into match status and exceptions
Fraud Reduction & Compliance
Security and compliance are baked into every match. DataServ’s solution helps prevent:
- Duplicate payments
- Unauthorized purchases
- Invoice manipulation and fraud
It also ensures you’re always audit-ready, with a full digital trail and secure, centralized records.
Faster Approvals, Fewer Bottlenecks
By automating 3-way matching, you eliminate slowdowns that come from manual reviews. DataServ’s platform routes exceptions to the right person instantly and keeps approvals moving so your vendors get paid on time, every time.
Common Questions About 3-Way Matching
- 2-way matching compares the PO with the invoice
- 3-way matching adds the receiving report to confirm that goods were received
- 4-way matching adds an inspection step for quality verification
Overall, 3-way matching offers the right balance of control and efficiency for most AP departments. To learn more about their differences, check out our blog post, “What’s the Difference Between 2, 3, & 4-Way Matching in Accounts Payable?”.
Yes. DataServ integrates seamlessly with all major ERP platforms, including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and more. Our solution is ERP-agnostic and designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing workflow.
Eliminate manual work from your AP process. With DataServ’s automated 3-way matching solution, we deliver unmatched accuracy, compliance, and speed without disrupting your existing systems.
Discover how DataServ can modernize your AP process with intelligent, touchless invoice matching. Book a consultation today and start eliminating errors and gaining control.