I am trying to add multiple recurring payments for the same vendor but each one with a different category and a different payment amount

QuickBooks Online allows you to create multiple recurring transaction templates, erin84. However, please note that a recurring transaction must have the same category, amount, and other details on every recurrence.

Otherwise, you will need to manually create the vendor payment if the amount and category changes from time to time. 

Follow these steps on how to set up a recurring template:

1. Go to the Recurring transactions window.
2. Click New.
3. Select Expense, Check, or the type of vendor transaction to create, and then select OK.
4. Enter a Template name and a schedule.
5. Choose the vendor in the Payee field, then select the payment account in the Payment account that you'll be using for this template.
6. Proceed to the Category details section, then indicate the category for this particular payment.
7. Enter all other details and click Save template.

Follow the same steps for the other recurring transactions with their own category and payment account.

You can also read more details about recurring transactions in these articles:

• Create recurring transactions in QuickBooks Online
• Schedule recurring transactions created with a template in QuickBooks Online

Let me also share these articles that will provide additional guidance when using this feature in QBO:

• Review your recurring transactions
• Edit a recurring template

Don't hesitate to come back here if you have other concerns while setting up the recurring templates and any other tasks in QBO. We're here to provide prompt and thorough assistance to address your concerns.