# How to Pay an Invoice in Xero

> To pay an invoice in Xero, navigate to Business and Invoices, open the Awaiting Payment tab, and select the specific invoice. Review the details, click Add Payment, enter the required payment information like Amount Paid and Date Paid, and click Add to process.

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

1. On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
2. Select 'Invoices' from the list of options.
3. After that, tap the 'Awaiting Payment' tab to proceed.
4. Find and select the specific invoice you wish to pay.
5. Subsequently, review the details and click 'Add Payment' at the top-right corner.
6. Provide the required payment details, particularly the Amount Paid, Date Paid, Bank Account, and Reference ID. Enter them into their respective input fields.
7. Once done, click 'Add' to process your payment.
8. After completing these steps, the selected Xero invoice will be paid instantly.