Make bill payments, directly from Xero

Pay bills online in just a few clicks. Save time, stay in control and enjoy the flexibility to pay the way you want.

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See how to make bill payments in Xero

See how to make bill payments in Xero

Make paying bills super simple

Getting started with online bill payments is simple. Just verify your business details with our partner Melio, select the bills you want to pay and confirm the payment in Xero. It's that easy.

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Flexibility to pay your way

Securely pay one bill or many using the payment method that works for you, and your suppliers can get paid via ACH, wire transfer, or receive a check or single-use virtual card.

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Maintain control over your payments

Give your team the access they need to pay bills, then track everything in Xero without logging into your bank. Schedule payments when it works for cash flow, and speed up payments to avoid late fees.

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Find confidence in every payment

Xero has acquired Melio, a leading payments platform trusted by 100k businesses, whose advanced security and fraud prevention monitor every transaction to help keep your financial data safe.

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Join thousands of Melio customers saving up to 15 hours per month on bill pay.

More about online bill payments in Xero

Powered by Melio, securely pay bills directly from Xero. Once online bill payments are set up in Xero, simply select the bills you want to pay, then ‘Make online payments’ and Melio handles the rest. At this stage, you will only be able to make US dollar (USD) bill payments within the US. Foreign currency bills are not currently supported.

See how online bill payments works

Powered by Melio, securely pay bills directly from Xero. Once online bill payments are set up in Xero, simply select the bills you want to pay, then ‘Make online payments’ and Melio handles the rest. At this stage, you will only be able to make US dollar (USD) bill payments within the US. Foreign currency bills are not currently supported.

See how online bill payments works

When you use online bill payments in Xero, your payments are processed by Melio. As part of the set up process, you’ll need to agree to Melio's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy as well as Xero’s terms of use and payments terms.

Learn more about Melio

When you use online bill payments in Xero, your payments are processed by Melio. As part of the set up process, you’ll need to agree to Melio's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy as well as Xero’s terms of use and payments terms.

Learn more about Melio

Yes, you will be charged a payment fee by Xero when you choose to make online payments. The usage-based payment fees are separate from your Xero subscription. All fees are in US dollars and exclude applicable taxes unless otherwise specified. Xero reserves the right to change the cost of this service from time to time.

Learn more about pricing for online bill payments

Yes, you will be charged a payment fee by Xero when you choose to make online payments. The usage-based payment fees are separate from your Xero subscription. All fees are in US dollars and exclude applicable taxes unless otherwise specified. Xero reserves the right to change the cost of this service from time to time.

Learn more about pricing for online bill payments

Currently, you can only fund bill payments from your bank account. However your supplier can get paid via ACH or wire transfer, or receive a check or single-use virtual card. Melio also offers various delivery speeds, including options for same-day ACH and wire transfers, and overnight checks. Note: The ability to fund bill payments using a credit or debit card is planned to launch in 2026.

Learn more about available payment methods

Currently, you can only fund bill payments from your bank account. However your supplier can get paid via ACH or wire transfer, or receive a check or single-use virtual card. Melio also offers various delivery speeds, including options for same-day ACH and wire transfers, and overnight checks. Note: The ability to fund bill payments using a credit or debit card is planned to launch in 2026.

Learn more about available payment methods

An approvals workflow is not available yet, but you can still control who can make bill payments by assigning the ‘payments’ permission to key users in your organization. Note: The ability to delegate payment requests to others is planned to launch in 2026.

Learn more about user roles and permissions

An approvals workflow is not available yet, but you can still control who can make bill payments by assigning the ‘payments’ permission to key users in your organization. Note: The ability to delegate payment requests to others is planned to launch in 2026.

Learn more about user roles and permissions

Ready to get started?

Setting up online bill payments is free and easy, simply login to Xero and verify your business details with Melio

Disclaimer

When you use online bill payments in Xero, your payments are processed by Melio. As part of the process, you’ll need to agree to Melio's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It's important for you to read and understand them. Xero’s terms of use, including Xero’s payments terms, apply to your use of this service.

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