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Enter the account number in vendor information

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 48 •
Image Alt Text Updated 6/1/2026 08:35

For the account number to appear in the Memo field of the bill payment check, it must be entered in Vendor Information before using Pay Bills. The account number will only be automatically entered in the memo field when using Pay Bills.

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Here's how to enter the account number in Vendor Information.

  • Go to All apps A bunch of numbers and letters on a tile wall., then Expenses & Bills, then Vendors (Take me there).

  • Select the vendor's name.

  • Select Edit.

  • Fill in the Account Number.

  • Select Save and close.

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