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HOW To

How to record a payment

Find out how to record an invoice payment so QuickBooks knows an invoice has been paid.

Before you start:
Before recording a payment in QuickBooks, you first need to create an invoice in your account.

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Step-by-step guide

Step 1

  • Select the Plus icon (+) on the Toolbar, then select Receive Payment.
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Step 2

  • Select the name of the customer from the drop-down menu.
  • From the Outstanding Transactions section, select the transaction you have payment for.
  • As you select these items, the payment total will change.

Step 3

  • Select your Payment method.
  • Enter the Reference number and Memo if applicable.
  • You can either deposit the money to your current account or to the Undeposited funds account.
  • Select Save and Close.
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FAQs

How to enter bill payments in QuickBooks? ›

Sign in to your QuickBooks Online company file. Select Expenses, then Bills (Take me there). Select Schedule Payment for the relevant bill. Select Edit, then enter the amount you'd like to pay.

How do you pay bills in Australia? ›

Your bill will tell you how you can pay it, such as:
  1. through online banking (either by direct debit or BPAY)
  2. over the phone.
  3. by credit card.
  4. at the post office.

What is the difference between entering a bill and writing a check? ›

While Bills are for payables (received services or items to be paid later) Check and Expenses are for services or items paid on the spot. If you need to print a check, record an expense as a Check, instead of an Expense.

How do I record a bill payment in QuickBooks? ›

Record a bill payment by EFT, ATM card, or debit card
  1. Select + New.
  2. Select Expenses, then Vendors.
  3. Select the vendor with the bill you'd like to pay, then select the bill.
  4. In the Action column, select Make payment.
  5. From the Bank/Credit account drop-down, select the bank.
  6. Uncheck Print Later.
  7. Enter a note in the Ref no.

How to enter payments in QuickBooks? ›

Go to Get paid and select Invoices (Take me there). Find the unpaid invoice and select Receive payment. From the Deposit to dropdown, select the account you put the payment into. In the Amount field, enter the amount your customer paid.

What are bills called in Australia? ›

A bill becomes a law if it is passed in identical form by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and given Royal Assent by the Governor-General. It is then known as an Act of Parliament.

Which payment method is used in Australia? ›

EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale) is a prevalent payment system in Australia, enabling customers to electronically pay for purchases directly from their bank accounts at the point of sale. To utilize EFTPOS, individuals require a debit card issued by an Australian bank or financial institution.

Who writes bills in Australia? ›

The Office of Parliamentary Counsel is responsible for drafting and publishing the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia. We draft Bills for introduction into the Parliament, and a wide range of subordinate legislation such as regulations and proclamations for Government agencies.

What are two ways to fund payments using QuickBooks bill pay? ›

You can pay bills directly from QuickBooks with your bank account, debit or credit card. You can choose how your vendors receive their payment by ACH or check. Once you schedule your bills they automatically show as paid in QuickBooks.

Is rent a bill or expense? ›

In general, rent or mortgage payments come under the category of operating expenses. This is because they are necessary costs of doing business and are not directly related to the production of goods or services. Other examples of operating expenses include office supplies, utilities, and insurance.

What is the difference between a bill and an invoice? ›

An invoice and a bill are documents that convey the same information about the amount owing for the sale of products or services, but the term invoice is generally used by a business looking to collect money from its clients, whereas the term bill is used by the customer to refer to payments they owe suppliers for ...

What is Enter bill mainly used for? ›

Remember, entering bills is optional and mainly used for accrual-based businesses or for better tracking of future expenses. Cash-based businesses may opt for alternative methods like bank feeds or directly entering expenses.

How do I record a payment invoice? ›

When the invoice is paid, the amount is recorded as a debit to the accounts payable account; thus, lowering the credit balance. The higher the accounts payable, the higher its credit balance is, and the lower the accounts payable, the lower its credit balance.

What is the purpose of enter bills in QuickBooks? ›

In QuickBooks, you can record transactions that you need to pay at a future date, including expenses incurred, materials purchased, or services provided by a vendor. This way, you can keep track of all your accounts payables and know what or when a bill needs to be paid.

What are the bill payment methods in QuickBooks desktop? ›

You can pay bills directly from QuickBooks with your bank account, debit or credit card. You can choose how your vendors receive their payment by ACH or check. Once you schedule your bills they automatically show as paid in QuickBooks.

How do I show payments on an invoice in QuickBooks? ›

How to Show Payments Applied on QuickBooks Invoice?
  1. Step 1: Open the Invoice in QuickBooks. ...
  2. Step 2: Click on the “Receive Payment” Button. ...
  3. Step 3: Choose the Appropriate Customer. ...
  4. Step 4: Select the Invoice to Apply Payment to. ...
  5. Step 5: Enter the Payment Amount. ...
  6. Step 6: Choose the Payment Method. ...
  7. Step 7: Save the Payment.

How do I show a bill paid in QuickBooks desktop? ›

The PAID tab will show you all bills that have been paid in the last 30 days.
  1. Select the PAID tab.
  2. Double-click a bill to see its detailed view.
  3. To print to physical check, select Print Pmt-Check.

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