What are the steps to categorize a bill payment from the bank feed without entering the payment in QBO first and then matching?

I've got the steps to help you categorize your bill payment transaction, Henry.

If you haven’t created a bill in QuickBooks Online (QBO), you can categorize the payment directly and assign it to the appropriate account. Let me guide you through the process:

1. Navigate to the Bank feeds page and open the account where the bill payment transaction is located.
2. Select the Pending tab.
3. Review each transaction listed under the Pending tab and assign the corresponding categories from the chart of accounts.
4. Once all necessary categories are assigned, click Post to save the changes.

Alternatively, if there is an open bill for this payment, you can Match it directly. This avoids the need to add the bill payment manually and ensures your accounts payable are updated accurately.

Let me know in the comments if you have further questions about managing your bill payment transaction.