How to Import Bills Into Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Import Bills Into Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Select 'Bills To Pay' from the list of options.
After that, click the drop-down arrow next to 'New Bill'.
Subsequently, choose 'Import From CSV' to proceed.
Scroll down to the Step 3 section, then tap 'Select File'. Find the CSV file from your local folder and upload it to the platform.
Following that, specify how you want to update the contact details. At the same time, select the type of tax you use.
Once done, click 'Confirm' to continue.
Tap 'Complete Import' afterwards.
After completing these steps, the selected bill will be imported into your Xero account.
Quick answer: To import bills into Xero, navigate to Business and select Bills To Pay. Click the drop-down arrow next to New Bill and choose Import From CSV. Select your CSV file under Step 3, configure contact and tax details, click Confirm, and tap Complete Import to finish.
About this Xero tutorial
Upload a CSV file of bills directly into Xero by following these step-by-step instructions to streamline your accounts payable. This guide shows how to import Bills Into Xero in 9 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Business'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected bill will be imported into your Xero account". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Xero interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to import Bills Into Xero?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Xero data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Xero. Related guides: Hubspot xero integration, How to Integrate Pipedrive with Xero and How to Integrate Slack with Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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