How to Write Off Accounts Payable in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Write Off Accounts Payable in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, navigate to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Choose 'Bills To Pay' from the list of options.
After that, browse the list of your bills and select the specific account payable you want to write off.
Tap 'Bill Options' in the top-right corner.
Subsequently, click 'Add Credit Note'.
Once done, review the details and click 'Approve' or 'Save'.
After completing these steps, the selected account payable from your bills will be written off instantly.
Quick answer: To write off accounts payable in Xero, navigate to Business and select Bills To Pay. Choose the target bill, tap Bill Options, and click Add Credit Note. Finally, review the details and approve or save the credit note to complete the write-off instantly.
About this Xero tutorial
Clear guide on clearing unpaid bills in Xero by navigating to bills to pay and applying a credit note. This guide shows how to write Off Accounts Payable in Xero in 7 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, navigate to the top menu bar and click 'Business'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected account payable from your bills will be writ...". 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 write Off Accounts Payable in Xero?
7 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 Write Off Accounts Receivable in Xero, How to Write Off an Invoice in Xero and How to Write Off Unpaid Invoices in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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