Quick summary
Paying an invoice in Xero takes just a few clicks: navigate to Business > Invoices, open the correct invoice, and use the Add Payment button to enter payment details and confirm. This step-by-step process ensures your accounts receivable records stay accurate and up to date.
Steps
- From Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
- Select 'Invoices' from the dropdown list of options.
- Click the 'Awaiting Payment' tab to filter invoices that still need to be paid.
- Find and select the specific invoice you wish to pay.
- Review the invoice details and click 'Add Payment' in the top-right corner.
- Enter the required payment details, including Amount Paid, Date Paid, Bank Account, and Reference ID into their respective fields.
- Click 'Add' to process and confirm your payment.
- The selected Xero invoice will now be marked as paid instantly.
