Bill Pay Basic is included in your client's subscription

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AI-powered QuickBooks Bill Pay can simplify accounts payable for your clients and your firm, with automation features and controls that help you optimize cash flow and maximize efficiency—right in QuickBooks.

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Explore the features

Get the tools for you and your clients to manage payments, simplify collaboration, and save time.

Manage firm liabilities with added controls

Assign who can create, approve, and release payments—so money doesn’t move without the right sign-off.

Say goodbye to manual bill entry

AI-powered invoice automation turns vendor invoices into pre-filled bills, with line item details, that are ready to review.

Pay vendors how you like

Pay multiple bills at once, or combine into one ACH or check payment. Pay now, schedule for later, or set it to recur.

Amplify your AP expertise

Leverage AP aging reports and cash flow insights to guide your clients on all things payable to fuel smarter business decisions.

Fast and efficient reconciliation

Bills paid through QuickBooks sync in real time with your books and are automatically matched, helping you close books faster.**

Simplify vendor management

Invite your clients’ vendors to join the QuickBooks Business Network, to add their own payment info.

Activate Bill Pay with cost-effective pricing

Bill Pay Basic is included in your client's QuickBooks subscription. Take advantage of ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing for your clients and get Bill Pay Elite at no cost for your firm.

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

Premium

Elite

$0/mo

15% off transaction fees

~~$15~~

$10.50/mo

30% off base subscription + 15% off transaction fees

~~$90~~

$63/mo

30% off base subscription + 15% off transaction fees

ACH Payments**

5 free/month

~~$0.50~~ $0.42 per add’l transaction

40 free/month

~~$0.50~~ $0.42 per add’l transaction

Free

Check payments

~~$1.50~~ $1.27 per transaction

Faster ACH payments**

~~$10~~ $8.50 per transaction

Instant Payment**

1% 0.85% of transaction amount fee

($10 min, $100 max)

1% 0.85% of transaction amount fee

($10 min, $100 max)

1% 0.85% of transaction amount fee

($10 min, $100 max)

Additional users included**

Auto-match transactions**

Automated bill creation

Unlimited 1099 e-filing**

Roles and permissions**

Bill approval workflows**

Bill payment release workflow**

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

$0/mo

15% off transaction fees

Premium

~~$15~~

$10.50/mo

30% off base subscription + 15% off transaction fees

Elite

~~$90~~

$63/mo

30% off base subscription + 15% off transaction fees

ACH Payments**

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

5 free/month

~~$0.50~~ $0.42 per add’l transaction

Premium

40 free/month

~~$0.50~~ $0.42 per add’l transaction

Elite

Free

Check payments

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

~~$1.50~~ $1.27 per transaction

Premium

~~$1.50~~ $1.27 per transaction

Elite

~~$1.50~~ $1.27 per transaction

Faster ACH payments**

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

~~$10~~ $8.50 per transaction

Premium

~~$10~~ $8.50 per transaction

Elite

~~$10~~ $8.50 per transaction

Instant Payment**

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

1% 0.85% of transaction amount fee

($10 min, $100 max)

Premium

1% 0.85% of transaction amount fee

($10 min, $100 max)

Elite

1% 0.85% of transaction amount fee

($10 min, $100 max)

Additional users included**

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

Premium

Elite

Auto-match transactions**

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

Premium

Elite

Automated bill creation

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

Premium

Elite

Unlimited 1099 e-filing**

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

Premium

Elite

Roles and permissions**

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

Premium

Elite

Bill approval workflows**

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

Premium

Elite

Bill payment release workflow**

Basic

Included in your client's subscription

Premium

Elite

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Important offers, pricing details and disclaimers

*ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing - ProAdvisor Firm Discount

FOR QUICKBOOKS ONLINE ACCOUNTANT CUSTOMERS WHO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FREE QUICKBOOKS ELITE BILL PAY SUBSCRIPTION WITH PROADVISOR PREFERRED PRICING - PROADVISOR DISCOUNT OFFER

Eligibility: This offer is eligible to accounting firms (“QBOA Customer”) who register or have registered for QuickBooks Online Accountant (“QBOA”) and use the ProAdvisor Discount option (“QBOA Customer”) to subscribe to QuickBooks Bill Pay (“Bill Pay”) for the QBOA Customer’s firm. The ProAdvisor Discount invoicing option means that the QBOA Customer agrees to pay for Bill Pay subscription fees.

Pricing: Eligible QBOA Customers will be entitled to the following discounts for their firm:

Free subscription to QuickBooks Bill Pay Elite
Free standard ACH payments
15% off the then-current per transaction fee for: (i) Payments by check; and (ii) Faster ACH payments

Discount and list price subject to change at any time at Intuit’s sole discretion. All prices are quoted without sales tax.

Offer Terms: To be eligible, Bill Pay subscriptions must be entered through the ProAdvisor Discount. The discount is valid only for the named individual or company that registered for the Bill Pay subscription and cannot be transferred to another client, individual, or company. Cannot be combined with any other Intuit offer. Offer valid for a limited time only, only in the U.S., and is non-transferable. Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.

Billing: The QBOA Customer's account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis until the Bill Pay subscription is canceled. The first billing date will be prorated and deferred to the next existing QBOA billing date (“Existing Billing Date”), unless Bill Pay enrollment is on the same date as the Existing Billing Date, in which case the full monthly cost will be charged upon enrollment. To cancel your Bill Pay subscription, go to Account & Settings > Billing & Subscription in QBOA, and select “Cancel” for QuickBooks Bill Pay. Cancellation will become effective at the end of the monthly billing period. You will not receive a pro-rated refund.

*ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing - Client-Billed Discount

FOR QUICKBOOKS ONLINE ACCOUNTANT CUSTOMERS WHO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 90% OFF QUICKBOOKS BILL PAY SUBSCRIPTION WITH PROADVISOR PREFERRED PRICING - CLIENT-BILLED DISCOUNT OFFER FOR THE FIRST 12 MONTHS OF THE SUBSCRIPTION

Eligibility: This offer is eligible to accounting firms (“QBOA Customer”) who register or have registered for QuickBooks Online Accountant (“QBOA”) and use the Client Discount option to invite their client(s) to subscribe to QuickBooks Bill Pay (“Bill Pay”). The Client Discount invoicing option means that the QBOA Customer’s client agrees to pay for Bill Pay subscription fees directly.

Pricing: Limited time offer, offer expires on July 31, 2026. QBOA Customers will be entitled to pass on the following discounts to their clients for the first 12 months of their clients’ Bill Pay subscription, starting from the date of enrollment:

90% off the then-current monthly subscription price of QuickBooks Bill Pay
15% off the then-current per transaction fee for: (i) Standard ACH payments over monthly allotments (allotments may vary); (ii) Payments by check; and (iii) Faster ACH payments

After the first 12 months, the clients’ Bill Pay subscription will automatically be charged the then-current monthly list price for the service unless they choose to cancel. Discount and list price subject to change at any time at Intuit’s sole discretion. All prices are quoted without sales tax.

Offer Terms: To be eligible, Bill Pay subscriptions must be entered through the Client Discount. The discount is valid only for the named individual or company that registered for the Bill Pay subscription and cannot be transferred to another client, individual, or company. Offer does not apply if the client has previously subscribed to Bill Pay. Cannot be combined with any other Intuit offer. Offer valid for a limited time only, only in the U.S., and is non-transferable. Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.

Billing: Once the client subscribes to Bill Pay, the client's account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis until the Bill Pay subscription is transferred to the QBOA Customer or canceled. The first billing date will be prorated and deferred to the next existing QBOA billing date (“Existing Billing Date”), unless Bill Pay enrollment is on the same date as the Existing Billing Date, in which case the full monthly cost will be charged upon enrollment.

*ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing - Accountant-Billed Client Discount

FOR QUICKBOOKS ONLINE ACCOUNTANT CUSTOMERS WHO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 30% OFF QUICKBOOKS BILL PAY SUBSCRIPTION WITH PROADVISOR PREFERRED PRICING - ACCOUNTANT-BILLED CLIENT DISCOUNT OFFER

Eligibility: This offer is eligible to accounting firms (“QBOA Customer”) who register or have registered for QuickBooks Online Accountant (“QBOA”) and use the ProAdvisor Discount (accountant-billed) option to subscribe to QuickBooks Bill Pay (“Bill Pay”) for the QBOA Customer’s client. The ProAdvisor Discount invoicing option means that the QBOA Customer agrees to pay for Bill Pay subscription fees.

Pricing: Eligible QBOA Customers will be entitled to the following discounts for their clients:

30% off the then-current monthly subscription price of QuickBooks Bill Pay
15% off the then-current per transaction fee for: (i) Standard ACH payments over monthly allotments (allotments may vary); (ii) Payments by check; and (iii) Faster ACH payments

Discount and list price subject to change at any time at Intuit’s sole discretion. All prices are quoted without sales tax.

Billing: The QBOA Customer's account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis until the Bill Pay subscription is transferred to the client or canceled. The first billing date will be prorated and deferred to the next existing QBOA billing date (“Existing Billing Date”), unless Bill Pay enrollment is on the same date as the Existing Billing Date, in which case the full monthly cost will be charged upon enrollment.

**Product information

QuickBooks Bill Pay: QuickBooks Bill Pay product features and availability subject to change. QuickBooks Bill Pay account subject to eligibility criteria, credit, and application approval. Not available in U.S. territories or outside the U.S.

**Features

Standard ACH: Limits may apply on total number and amount of payments.

Faster ACH: Subject to eligibility criteria. Additional processing fee applies. Does not count toward monthly allotted ACH payments. Faster ACH payments are usually delivered within 1 business day. Delivery times may vary due to third party delays or risk reviews.

Auto-match transactions: QuickBooks Online will only match bank withdrawals with transactions processed through QuickBooks Bill Pay. Not all transactions are eligible and accuracy of matches is not guaranteed.

Unlimited 1099 e-file: Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms in QuickBooks. 1099 forms are e-filed only for the current filing year and for payments recorded in QuickBooks to your vendors or contractors. Includes state filings for eligible states participating in IRS Combined Federal/State Filing program; please check with your state agency on any additional state filing requirements. Additional fees apply to upgrades or add-on services.

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ACCESS

Help empower teams and manage liabilities

Automate bill approvals to limit the back-and-forth, assigning roles and permissions while creating audit trails in QuickBooks to help you stay compliant.**

Available with Bill Pay Elite

CUSTOMIZATION

Tailor processes to business needs

Customize workflows for every client with individual, group, or sequential approval rules, so no payment goes out without the right authorization.

**Available with Bill Pay Elite

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VENDOR MANAGEMENT

Stay on top of 1099s

With all your clients' vendor info in one place, you can see everyone that needs a 1099 at a glance to help you stay compliant. Get unlimited 1099 e-filing, print, and mail for no additional fee.**

Available with Bill Pay Premium & Elite**

Manage money in and money out with QuickBooks

Help your clients pay bills, accept payments, and track it all in one place when you combine QuickBooks Bill Pay with QuickBooks Payments.

Explore QuickBooks Payments

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RESOURCE

Help clients do more with QuickBooks Online solutions

Learn how QuickBooks Online combines the power of advanced accounting, payroll, time tracking, payments, and third party apps to save you time and help each client get more efficiency and visibility into their business, so they can reach their goals.

Download the guide

Frequently asked questions

How do I add Bill Pay for clients billed by my firm? (accountant-billed)

QuickBooks Bill Pay is available to your clients with an existing QuickBooks Online subscription.

In QuickBooks Online Accountant, navigate to Subscriptions and billing and select the All Clients tab. From the Client actions dropdown for your client, select Add QuickBooks Bill Pay. This will lead you to a page where you can select Bill My Firm. From there, you can select the Bill Pay tier for your client. Your client will receive an email they can click through to sign up.

Once the client’s application is approved, you’ll receive an email letting you know you can select a plan. Click through this email to visit QuickBooks Online Accountant to do so.

After adding Bill Pay for a client, your firm will be billed at our exclusive ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing - Accountant-Billed Discount rate: 30% off the subscription fee and 15% off the transaction fees.

How do I add Bill Pay for clients billed by QuickBooks? (client-billed)

QuickBooks Bill Pay is available to your client-billed customers with an existing QuickBooks Online subscription.

In QuickBooks Online Accountant, navigate to Subscriptions and billing and select the All Clients tab. From the Client actions dropdown for your client, select Add QuickBooks Bill Pay. This will lead you to a page where you can select Bill My Client. From there, you can select the Bill Pay tier for your client. Your client will receive your recommendation in an email they can click through to sign up.

After subscribing to Bill Pay using the invite provided, your client will be billed at our exclusive ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing - Client-Billed Discount: 30% off the subscription fee and 15% off the transaction fees for 12 months.

What does my client see after I add Bill Pay to their subscription?

After you start the process to add Bill Pay to your accountant-billed client, they will receive an email informing them that you’re asking for some business information. From this email, they can click through to log into QuickBooks Online and complete a business information application. Once they submit their application and are approved, both you and your client will receive an email notification.

Can I add a new client by signing them up for Bill Pay?

Can my client track their bills in QuickBooks Online without a Bill Pay plan?

What is the QuickBooks Business Network?

The QuickBooks Business Network lets you connect with your customers and vendors. By connecting, you can send invoices to your customers through the network, and receive bills from your vendors directly in your QuickBooks. They’re ready to review and pay, so you don’t have to create bills manually. In addition, the contact info you have for connections will stay up-to-date when they make changes in their QuickBooks. These automation tools help you streamline workflows, better predict cash flow, and reduce manual entry tasks. Note: The QuickBooks Business Network is available for clients’ vendors and customers only, not accounting firm vendors and customers.

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*Discount for you

Also known as “ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing - ProAdvisor Firm Discount”

ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing - ProAdvisor Firm Discount FOR QUICKBOOKS ONLINE ACCOUNTANT CUSTOMERS WHO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FREE QUICKBOOKS ELITE BILL PAY SUBSCRIPTION WITH PROADVISOR PREFERRED PRICING - PROADVISOR DISCOUNT OFFER

Eligibility: This offer is eligible to accounting firms (“QBOA Customer”) who register or have registered for QuickBooks Online Accountant (“QBOA”) and use the ProAdvisor Discount option (“QBOA Customer”) to subscribe to QuickBooks Bill Pay (“Bill Pay”) for the QBOA Customer’s firm. The ProAdvisor Discount invoicing option means that the QBOA Customer agrees to pay for Bill Pay subscription fees.

Pricing: Eligible QBOA Customers will be entitled to the following discounts for their firm:

Free subscription to QuickBooks Bill Pay Elite
Free standard ACH payments
15% off the then-current per transaction fee for: (i) Payments by check; and (ii) Faster ACH payments
Discount and list price subject to change at any time at Intuit’s sole discretion. All prices are quoted without sales tax.

Offer Terms: To be eligible, Bill Pay subscriptions must be entered through the ProAdvisor Discount. The discount is valid only for the named individual or company that registered for the Bill Pay subscription and cannot be transferred to another client, individual, or company. Cannot be combined with any other Intuit offer. Offer valid for a limited time only, only in the U.S., and is non-transferable. Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.

Billing: The QBOA Customer's account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis until the Bill Pay subscription is canceled. The first billing date will be prorated and deferred to the next existing QBOA billing date (“Existing Billing Date”), unless Bill Pay enrollment is on the same date as the Existing Billing Date, in which case the full monthly cost will be charged upon enrollment. To cancel your Bill Pay subscription, go to Account & Settings > Billing & Subscription in QBOA, and select “Cancel” for QuickBooks Bill Pay. Cancellation will become effective at the end of the monthly billing period. You will not receive a pro-rated refund.

**Product information

QuickBooks Bill Pay: QuickBooks Bill Pay account subject to eligibility criteria, credit, and application approval. Subscription to QuickBooks Online required.

**Features

Standard ACH: Limits may apply on total number and amount of payments.

*Discount for clients (Billed by you)

Also known as “ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing - ProAdvisor Accountant-Billed Discount”

ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing - Accountant-Billed Client Discount

FOR QUICKBOOKS ONLINE ACCOUNTANT CUSTOMERS WHO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 30% OFF QUICKBOOKS BILL PAY SUBSCRIPTION WITH PROADVISOR PREFERRED PRICING - ACCOUNTANT-BILLED CLIENT DISCOUNT OFFER

Eligibility: This offer is eligible to accounting firms (“QBOA Customer”) who register or have registered for QuickBooks Online Accountant (“QBOA”) and use the ProAdvisor Discount (accountant-billed) option to subscribe to QuickBooks Bill Pay (“Bill Pay”) for the QBOA Customer’s client. The ProAdvisor Discount invoicing option means that the QBOA Customer agrees to pay for Bill Pay subscription fees.

Pricing: Eligible QBOA Customers will be entitled to the following discounts for their clients:

30% off the then-current monthly subscription price of QuickBooks Bill Pay
15% off the then-current per transaction fee for: (i) Standard ACH payments over monthly allotments (allotments may vary); (ii) Payments by check; and (iii) Faster ACH payments

Discount and list price subject to change at any time at Intuit’s sole discretion. All prices are quoted without sales tax.

Billing: The QBOA Customer's account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis until the Bill Pay subscription is transferred to the client or canceled. The first billing date will be prorated and deferred to the next existing QBOA billing date (“Existing Billing Date”), unless Bill Pay enrollment is on the same date as the Existing Billing Date, in which case the full monthly cost will be charged upon enrollment.

**Product information

QuickBooks Bill Pay: QuickBooks Bill Pay account subject to eligibility criteria, credit, and application approval. Subscription to QuickBooks Online required.

**Features

Standard ACH: Limits may apply on total number and amount of payments.

Auto-match transactions: QuickBooks Online will only match bank withdrawals with transactions processed through QuickBooks Bill Pay. Not all transactions are eligible and accuracy of matches is not guaranteed.

Unlimited 1099 e-file: Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms in QuickBooks. 1099 forms are e-filed only for the current filing year and for payments recorded in QuickBooks to your vendors or contractors. Includes state filings for eligible states participating in IRS Combined Federal/State Filing program; please check with your state agency on any additional state filing requirements. Additional fees apply to upgrades or add-on services. If you have the Bill Pay Basic plan, 1099 e-filing services will be charged at the standard 1099 E-file Service pricing.

Roles and permissions and bill approval workflows: Available in QuickBooks Bill Pay Elite or QuickBooks Online Advanced. Not available for QuickBooks Online Simple Start customers 

*Discount for your clients (Billed by us)

Also known as “ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing - Client-Billed Discount”

Eligibility: This offer is eligible to accounting firms (“QBOA Customer”) who register or have registered for QuickBooks Online Accountant (“QBOA”) and use the Client Discount option to invite their client(s) to subscribe to QuickBooks Bill Pay (“Bill Pay”). The Client Discount invoicing option means that the QBOA Customer’s client agrees to pay for Bill Pay subscription fees directly.

Pricing: Limited time offer, offer expires on July 31, 2026. Eligible QBOA Customers will be entitled to pass on the following discounts to their clients for the first 12 months of their clients’ Bill Pay subscription, starting from the date of enrollment:

90% off the then-current monthly subscription price of QuickBooks Bill Pay
15% off the then-current per transaction fee for: (i) Standard ACH payments over monthly allotments (allotments may vary); (ii) Payments by check; and (iii) Faster ACH payments

Offer Terms: To be eligible, Bill Pay subscriptions must be entered through the Client Discount. The discount is valid only for the named individual or company that registered for the Bill Pay subscription and cannot be transferred to another client, individual, or company. Offer does not apply if the client has previously subscribed to Bill Pay. Cannot be combined with any other Intuit offer. Offer valid for a limited time only, only in the U.S., and is non-transferable. Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.

Billing: Once the client subscribes to Bill Pay, the client's account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis until the Bill Pay subscription is transferred to the QBOA Customer or canceled. The first billing date will be prorated and deferred to the next existing QBOA billing date (“Existing Billing Date”), unless Bill Pay enrollment is on the same date as the Existing Billing Date, in which case the full monthly cost will be charged upon enrollment.

*Product information

QuickBooks Bill Pay: QuickBooks Bill Pay account subject to eligibility criteria, credit, and application approval. Subscription to QuickBooks Online required.

**Features

Standard ACH: Limits may apply on total number and amount of payments.

Estimated Delivery Date: Bank payments are usually delivered to the vendor’s account within 3-5 business days, and paper checks are usually delivered within 8-10 business days. Delivery times may vary due to third-party delays.

User Roles and Approval Workflows: Only available in QuickBooks Bill Pay Elite or QuickBooks Online Advanced. Not available for QuickBooks Online Simple Start customers.

QuickBooks Business Network: Use of the QuickBooks Business Network for spam, marketing, or other activities which violate applicable Intuit Terms of Service is strictly prohibited. You may only view and connect with other QuickBooks Business Network members located in your geography. All Business Information is provided by QuickBooks customers and is not independently verified or endorsed by Intuit. Intuit reserves the right to limit your use of the QuickBooks Business Network, including your ability to connect with other members and be listed in the Network per our Intuit Terms of Service.

Instant or Next Day Payment: Subject to eligibility criteria, including delayed eligibility for new users and availability for only some transactions and financial institutions. Additional processing fee applies. Does not count toward monthly allotted ACH payments. Payments sent before 5pm PT on business days are typically delivered in minutes. Payments sent after 5pm PT will be delivered the next business day. Delivery times may vary due to third party delays or risk reviews.

Additional Users: No need to pay per user. The number of additional users who can use QuickBooks Bill Pay is based on your QuickBooks Online plan. Essentials: 3; Plus: 5; Advanced: 25. Simple Start doesn’t include additional users.

Two Day ACH Funding: Select Bill Pay Premium and Elite subscribers are eligible for standard ACH payments delivered in as soon as 2 business days. Otherwise ACH payments are usually delivered within 3-5 business days. Limited availability. Eligibility subject to change.

Roles and permissions and bill approval workflows: Available in QuickBooks Bill Pay Elite or QuickBooks Online Advanced. Not available for QuickBooks Online Simple Start customers.