How to Pay a Bill in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Pay a Bill in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Choose 'Bills to Pay' from the list of options.
After that, find and select the bill you wish to pay.
Scroll down to the Make a Payment section, then specify the Amount Paid, Date Paid, Bank Account Used For Payment, and Reference.
Once done, click 'Add Payment' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the selected Xero bill will be paid instantly.
Quick answer: To pay a bill in Xero, navigate to Business and select Bills to Pay. Choose the desired bill, scroll to the Make a Payment section, and enter the payment amount, date, bank account, and reference. Finally, click Add Payment to instantly process the transaction.
About this Xero tutorial
Easily settle your expenses by navigating to Bills to Pay in Xero, entering payment details, and adding the payment. This guide shows how to pay a Bill in Xero in 6 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected Xero bill will be paid instantly". 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 pay a Bill in Xero?
6 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: How to Pay an Invoice in Xero, How to Pay Multiple Bills in Xero and How to Pay Multiple Invoices in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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