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lindak1119
Level 7
October 16, 2018
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Can QB Online pay Vendors using ACH payments?

Does QB Online have any capabilities to pay Vendor Bills using ACH payments. We currently use Bill.com but are unhappy with the inability to sync credits.

    Micah-S
    Micah-SAnswer
    October 16, 2018

    Bill Pay within QuickBooks Online is now available through our partnership will Bill.com.  You can now pay vendors directly using ACH or have paper checks mailed for you, directly inside of QuickBooks.  

    To learn more, just visit this link: https://community.intuit.com/browse/quickbooks-online-apps-billpay.

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    lindak1119Author
    Level 7
    October 16, 2018
    The link to find information for setting up the process is not working. Could you repost?
      solaonharvard
      October 16, 2018
      The link below doesn't work
      patty2
      October 16, 2018
      eInvoicing doesn't help in paying vendors via ACH. How can I do that?
      InLattice
      November 2, 2018

      If you want to create ACH/NACHA to process Customer Payments / Vendor Direct Deposit using QuickBooks online data, you can use Intuit approved third party applications. See Intuit's app center at https://apps.intuit.com/app/apps/appdetails?shortName=app-b7rhf97pmg

      Micah-S
      Micah-SAnswer
      October 16, 2018

      Bill Pay within QuickBooks Online is now available through our partnership will Bill.com.  You can now pay vendors directly using ACH or have paper checks mailed for you, directly inside of QuickBooks.  

      To learn more, just visit this link: https://community.intuit.com/browse/quickbooks-online-apps-billpay.

        Malcolm Ziman
        Level 4
        October 16, 2018
        This link requires a password. Can I see the page without a password? How do users activate this from within QBO? App center for Bill.com has only the original $39 plan.
        perfectsettings
        October 16, 2018

        After 4 freaking hours on the phone with about 20 different customer support reps, I can answer the question. Hell no! QuickBooks online is not set up to allow you to make ACH payments to your vendors. Having saaid that, you can use add on apps that will allow you to do so. Check carefully before selecting an app. They all have limitations.... Shame on you Intuit!

        InLattice
        March 20, 2019

        There are many third party providers, who will help you create ACH/NACHA file to support Vendor Direct Deposits, Process customer payments. You may need to have a ACH account with your bank to process the NACHA file. It is an alternative option - https://apps.intuit.com/app/apps/appdetails?shortName=app-b7rhf97pmg&locale=en-US

        lindak1119Author
        Level 7
        October 16, 2018

        Hi, rprice

        There is a way to set up payments from your bank to the vendor's bank.

        You can find information for that process here:  http://support.qbo.intuit.com/support/answers.cfm?faq_id=5374
        A few other facts that may help: 
        Who needs to sign up at Intuit PaymentNetwork? Me, my vendor, or both of us? 
        Both of you. Signing up for an Intuit PaymentNetwork account is free. Your vendor pays nothing to accept your payment. 

        What if my vendor doesn't have an Intuit PaymentNetwork account? 
        If your vendor hasn't signed up for the Intuit PaymentNetwork, you can still try sending your payment. We'll email your vendor and let them know that they've received a payment. They'll be notified they need to create a free Intuit PaymentNetwork account in order to get your funds deposited to their bank account. If your vendor chooses not to create an Intuit PaymentNetwork account within 14 days of your payment, we'll refund your bank account with your payment. 

        I'm not sure if some of my large vendors will be checking their emails for payments. Should I still try to pay them via Intuit PaymentNetwork? 
        We recommend that you do not try to pay these vendors via Intuit PaymentNetwork. Intuit PaymentNetwork works best for those small and medium-sized vendors that you can contact by email. 

        How does PaymentNetwork record a vendor payment in QuickBooks Online? 
        When you pay a vendor using Intuit PaymentNetwork, your QuickBooks Online records update automatically. You'll see 2 new transactions: 
        A bill payment transaction that comes from the account you specified when you made the payment. 
        A check transaction that records the 50 cent processing fee. This fee is recorded against the expense account you specified when you made the payment. 

        That is the process available for ACH payments integrated with QuickBooks Online. 

        lindak1119Author
        Level 7
        October 16, 2018
        The link on top dose not work, when you get to the site and choose the version it says its redirecting and then take you back to the prior page.
        jessbru99568
        jessbru99568
        Level 2
        October 16, 2018

        Ok. Is this the right thing that you all are talking about? @Memere

        InLattice
        November 2, 2018

        If you want to create ACH/NACHA to process Customer Payments / Vendor Direct Deposit using QuickBooks online data, you can use Intuit approved third party applications. See Intuit's app center at https://apps.intuit.com/app/apps/appdetails?shortName=app-b7rhf97pmg

        risrach
        November 8, 2019

        If Bill.com is not meeting your needs, you can also use Tipalti which is integrated deeply with QB Online. 

        https://appcenter.intuit.com/app/apps/appdetails?shortName=tipalti_qbo&

        plung
        November 8, 2019

        another option.

        https://veem.grsm.io/veems

        wethrivv
        September 29, 2022

        Hello -

         

        Do I need to use MELIO to make ACH payments in Quickbooks? Our former accountant set it up and we are charged $20 with every payment. Does not seem like it is necessary. 

         

        What is the purpose of MELIO? I believe she set it up for ex-US payments.

         

        Now, every ACH payment we make is charged $20.

         

        Thanks,

         

        aMy 

        ChristieAnn 11
        Level 9
        September 29, 2022

        Hi there, wethrivv.

         

        Welcome to the QuickBooks Community. Let me discuss how Melio works and the purpose of this program in QuickBooks. Then, ensure you'll be routed to the right person to assist you further on the charged you've encountered.

         

        When paying bills in QuickBooks Online, you can use Melio for faster transactions. Then, Melio is a third-party online payment service provider offering free-of-charge bill payments and bank transfers. That said, paying the bill as ACH through Melio has no fee or it's free. Since you charged $20 for every transaction, I recommend contacting their Support Team. They have the tools to pull up your account which is needed in investigating the $20 charge you've received and where it's coming from.

         

        Additionally, you also have the option to utilize Online Bill Pay (powered by Bill.com) in QBO. This lets you pay bills via bank transfer or check directly from QuickBooks Online and via bank transfer (ACH) or paper check. However, you will be charged a transaction fee for each payment you process.

         

        Lastly, you may refer to this article to see steps on how you can run a particular report that will all payments made to vendors: Run a report with vendor totals.

         

        Please let me know if you need clarification about Melio or if there's anything else I can do for you, wethrivv. I'll be standing by for your response. Have a great day!

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