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How to record a payment
Find out how to record an invoice payment so QuickBooks knows an invoice has been paid.
Before you start:
Before recording a payment in QuickBooks you first need to create an invoice in your account.
Benefits include
- Helps generate and maintain accurate income and receivable reporting.
- Always know what has been paid and what is still owed to you.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1 of 4
- Select the Plus icon (+) on the Toolbar, then select Receive Payment.
Step 2 of 4
- Select the name of the customer from the drop-down menu.
Step 3 of 4
- From the Outstanding Transactions section, select the transactions that you’d like QuickBooks Online to calculate. As you select these items, the payment total will change.
Step 4 of 4
- Select your payment method.
- Enter the Reference number and Memo if applicable.
- You can either deposit the money to your current account or to the Undeposited Funds account.
- Select Save and Close.
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