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| Private | |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Financial technology |
| Genre | B2B payments |
| Founded 📆 | 2019 in Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
| Founder 👔 | Sabeer Nelli |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | , , United States |
Area served 🗺️ | |
Key people | Sabeer Nelli (CEO) |
| Products 📟 | OnlineCheckWriter.com |
| Services | Payment processing, payroll services, check printing, invoicing |
| Members | |
Number of employees | |
| 🌐 Website | zilmoney |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
'Zil Money Corporation' is an American financial technology company that operates a business-to-business (B2B ) payment platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company's flagship product, OnlineCheckWriter.com, provides services for check printing, ACH and wire transfers, payroll management, and invoicing.[1]
Founded in 2019 by entrepreneur Sabeer Nelli, the company was initially created to address payment challenges encountered at Nelli's first venture, Tyler Petroleum. While the company received an investment in 2022 to relocate to Grand Rapids, Michigan, its main office is located in San Jose, California.[2] The company has grown to serve over one million registered users and has processed more than $100 billion in transactions.[3]
History
Founding and early development
Zil Money was founded in 2019 by Sabeer Nelliparamban (known professionally as Sabeer Nelli ), a Texas-based entrepreneur who also founded Tyler Petroleum Inc., a gas station and convenience store chain.[2] While running Tyler Petroleum, Nelli encountered recurring difficulties with accounts payable, as the company relied on multiple payment providers for different vendors. Seeking a unified solution, Nelli assembled a team of programmers and engineers over four years to develop a streamlined online payment platform.[4] The platform was initially shared with colleagues in the oil and gas industry, and following positive reception, it was spun out as a separate company in 2019.[5]
Investment and relocation
In February 2022, the New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF ), a Grand Rapids-based venture capital fund focused on supporting minority-owned businesses in West Michigan, made an investment in Zil Money. The terms of the investment were not publicly disclosed. As part of the agreement, Zil Money agreed to relocate its headquarters to downtown Grand Rapids.[2][5] However, the company maintains its main office in San Jose, California.
At the time of the investment, the company reported more than 400,000 clients and had processed over $30 billion in transaction volume.[2]
Growth milestones
| Date | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | Received NCTF investment; announced relocation to Grand Rapids | [2] |
| July 2023 | Unveiled Payment Link feature | [6] |
| November 2023 | Surpassed 800,000 registered users; $50 billion in transactions | [4] |
| July 2024 | Reached one million user registrations | [7] |
| May 2025 | Achieved ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 20000 certifications | [8] |
| January 2026 | Over $100 billion in total transactions processed | [3] |
Platform and Services
Zil Money's core offering is OnlineCheckWriter.com, a B2B payment platform. It enables businesses to manage accounts payable and accounts receivable through multiple payment methods, including on-demand check printing, check mailing, eChecks, ACH transfers, wire transfers, and real-time payments (RTP ).[1][9]
In July 2023, the company introduced a "Payment Link" feature, allowing businesses to create and share a custom link via email or SMS to accept payments without needing a traditional website or digital storefront.[6]
In August 2023, the company introduced a "Payroll by Credit Card" feature, designed to help small businesses manage payroll cash flow by allowing employers to fund payroll using a credit card.[10]
Integrations and marketplace presence
The OnlineCheckWriter.com platform integrates with a variety of accounting and business software. The company's applications are available on several major marketplaces:
- Accounting & Payroll: QuickBooks,[11] Xero,[12] Sage Intacct,[13] Gusto,[14] ADP,[15] and FreshBooks.[16]
- Payment Processing: Stripe.[17]
- Productivity Suites: Google Workspace Marketplace (for sending physical mail from Google Docs )[18] and the Chrome Web Store.[19]
Mobile applications for OnlineCheckWriter are available on the Apple App Store[20] and Google Play.[21]
Corporate affairs
Structure and leadership
Zil Money Corporation is a privately held company. Its main office is in San Jose, California, with additional offices listed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Tyler, Texas.[22][23]
Compliance and certifications
Zil Money has obtained several industry certifications, including ISO/IEC 27001 (information security management ), ISO 9001 (quality management), and ISO/IEC 20000 (IT service management).[8] The company is also compliant with SOC 1 and SOC 2, PCI DSS, and the GDPR.[8]
Recognition
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "ZilMoney – Explore Products, Reviews & Company Details". AFP Treasury and Finance Marketplace. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Carol Zichi (August 30, 2022). "New Community Transformation Fund's second investment goes to fintech relocating to GR". New Community Fund. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "OnlineCheckWriter.com – Powered by Zil Money Launches Payroll by Card App". The Globe and Mail. January 6, 2026. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Zil Money crosses 800,000 registered users". EIN Presswire. November 17, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Grand Rapids-based NCTF Invests in B2B Payment Platform Zil Money, Inc". Corp! Magazine. September 1, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Zil Money unveils Payment Link for small businesses". Finextra. July 31, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Zil Money Reaches the Milestone of One Million Users". EIN Presswire. August 2, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Zil Money Secures ISO Certification". Zil Money. May 7, 2025. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Online Check Writer: Online Check Printing, eChecks, Mail Checks". OnlineCheckWriter.com. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Zil Money Introduces 'Payroll By Credit Card' for Small Businesses". PYMNTS.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "OnlineCheckWriter". Intuit QuickBooks Apps. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Online Check Writer". Xero App Store. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Zil Money Integrates With Sage to Simplify Commercial Payments". PYMNTS.com. September 19, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Gusto integrates with OnlineCheckWriter". Gusto. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Zil Money for RUN Powered by ADP®". ADP Marketplace. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Online Check Writer". FreshBooks App Store. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "OnlineCheckWriter". Stripe App Marketplace. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Send Physical Mail from Google Docs™". Google Workspace Marketplace. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Send Physical Mail using Google Docs, Sheets, Slides". Chrome Web Store. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Online Check Writer App". App Store. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Zil Money - Apps on Google Play". Google Play. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Zil Money – Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding". Crunchbase. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "List of Zil Money Online Check Writer Customers". Apps Run The World. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
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Zil Money Corporation
Type Private Industry Financial technology Founded 2019; Tyler, Texas, U.S. Founder Sabeer Nelli Headquarters San Jose, California, U.S. Key people Sabeer Nelli (CEO) Products OnlineCheckWriter.com Services Payment processing, payroll services, check printing, invoicing Website zilmoney.com
Zil Money Corporation is an American financial technology company that operates a business-to-business (B2B) payment platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company's flagship product, OnlineCheckWriter.com, provides services for check printing, ACH and wire transfers, payroll management, and invoicing. [1]
Founded in 2019 by entrepreneur Sabeer Nelli, the company was initially created to address payment challenges encountered at Nelli's first venture, Tyler Petroleum. While the company received an investment in 2022 to relocate to Grand Rapids, Michigan, its main office is located in San Jose, California. [2] The company has grown to serve over one million registered users and has processed more than $100 billion in transactions. [3]
History
Founding and early development
Zil Money was founded in 2019 by Sabeer Nelliparamban (known professionally as Sabeer Nelli), a Texas-based entrepreneur who also founded Tyler Petroleum Inc., a gas station and convenience store chain. [2] While running Tyler Petroleum, Nelli encountered recurring difficulties with accounts payable, as the company relied on multiple payment providers for different vendors. Seeking a unified solution, Nelli assembled a team of programmers and engineers over four years to develop a streamlined online payment platform. [4] The platform was initially shared with colleagues in the oil and gas industry, and following positive reception, it was spun out as a separate company in 2019. [5]
Investment and relocation
In February 2022, the New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF), a Grand Rapids-based venture capital fund focused on supporting minority-owned businesses in West Michigan, made an investment in Zil Money. The terms of the investment were not publicly disclosed. As part of the agreement, Zil Money agreed to relocate its headquarters to downtown Grand Rapids. [2] [5] However, the company maintains its main office in San Jose, California.
At the time of the investment, the company reported more than 400,000 clients and had processed over $30 billion in transaction volume. [2]
Growth milestones
Date Milestone Source August 2022 Received NCTF investment; announced relocation to Grand Rapids [2] July 2023 Unveiled Payment Link feature [6] November 2023 Surpassed 800,000 registered users; $50 billion in transactions [4] July 2024 Reached one million user registrations [7] May 2025 Achieved ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 20000 certifications [8] January 2026 Over $100 billion in total transactions processed [3]
Platform and Services
Zil Money's core offering is OnlineCheckWriter.com, a B2B payment platform. It enables businesses to manage accounts payable and accounts receivable through multiple payment methods, including on-demand check printing, check mailing, eChecks, ACH transfers, wire transfers, and real-time payments (RTP). [1] [9]
In July 2023, the company introduced a "Payment Link" feature, allowing businesses to create and share a custom link via email or SMS to accept payments without needing a traditional website or digital storefront. [6]
In August 2023, the company introduced a "Payroll by Credit Card" feature, designed to help small businesses manage payroll cash flow by allowing employers to fund payroll using a credit card. [10]
Integrations and marketplace presence
The OnlineCheckWriter.com platform integrates with a variety of accounting and business software. The company's applications are available on several major marketplaces:
• Accounting & Payroll: QuickBooks, [11] Xero, [12] Sage Intacct, [13] Gusto, [14] ADP, [15] and FreshBooks. [16]
• Payment Processing: Stripe. [17]
• Productivity Suites: Google Workspace Marketplace (for sending physical mail from Google Docs) [18] and the Chrome Web Store. [19]
Mobile applications for OnlineCheckWriter are available on the Apple App Store [20] and Google Play. [21]
Corporate affairs
Structure and leadership
Zil Money Corporation is a privately held company. Its main office is in San Jose, California, with additional offices listed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Tyler, Texas. [22] [23]
Nelli holds an advanced certification in fintech from Harvard University and a Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce from the University of Texas at Tyler. [24] He is a member of the Forbes Business Council, where he has contributed articles on financial technology and B2B payments. [24]
Compliance and certifications
Zil Money has obtained several industry certifications, including ISO/IEC 27001 (information security management), ISO 9001 (quality management), and ISO/IEC 20000 (IT service management). [8] The company is also compliant with SOC 1 and SOC 2, PCI DSS, and the GDPR. [8]
Recognition
In September 2025, Fintech Labs, a financial technology research firm, included OnlineCheckWriter (ZilMoney) in its list of the "Top 22 Digital Online Bill Payment & Invoicing Solutions for U.S. Small Businesses." [25]
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