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The option to process vendor payments is unavailable in QuickBooks Online (QBO) Simple Start version. Thought you can create expenses, checks, and credit card credit on the vendor side.
For more details about the features included in the Simple Start version, refer to this link: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ph/online-compare/.
You'll want to upgrade your current subscription to QBO Essentials to process vendor payments, create bills/expenses, and purchase orders. Just follow the steps and details in this article: Upgrade your QuickBooks Online subscription.
I have here a link where you can see articles about managing your business in your online account: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/get-started/07.
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