Activate and Subscribe to QuickBooks Bill Pay

Learn how to activate or subscribe to QuickBooks Bill Pay.

While in QuickBooks, you can sign up for Bill Pay and pick the plan that works best for you. It’s a quick, under 10 minute application that should be completed by the business owner.

Before you start, make sure you have the following info available:

• Business phone number, address and Employer Identification Number (EIN). Ensure the EIN matches IRS records.
• Business owner’s date of birth, home address, and last four digits of Social Security number. In some cases, we may ask for the full 9 digits.
• Preferred payment method: The bank account you’d like to use to pay your bills. This can be updated later.
• Preferred billing account: The bank account or credit card you’ll use for your subscription charges.

Apply to QuickBooks Bill Pay: 

1. Go to Expenses, select Bills, then Schedule Payment (Take me there).
2. Select the best plan that’s right for your business: Basic (included with your Quickbooks Online subscription), Premium, or Elite
3. Complete the application
   1. Enter your business info
   2. Enter business owner info 
   3. Add a payment method
4. Review your selections then select Finish setup
5. Confirm your subscription payment method, then select Subscribe.

Most applicants receive an instant decision. If additional verification is needed, the process may take longer. Pending applications will get an email with a decision and next steps within 3 to 5 days after the review is done.

Related links

• Learn about QuickBooks Bill Pay