# How to Pay a Bill in Xero

> 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.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-pay-a-bill-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
2. Choose 'Bills to Pay' from the list of options.
3. After that, find and select the bill you wish to pay.
4. Scroll down to the Make a Payment section, then specify the Amount Paid, Date Paid, Bank Account Used For Payment, and Reference.
5. Once done, click 'Add Payment' to proceed.
6. After completing these steps, the selected Xero bill will be paid instantly.