US-based small business customers can now pay bills online, directly from Xero: no more logging in and out of multiple platforms or writing and sending checks.
I’m excited to share that you can now securely pay multiple bills at once and track payment statuses, without leaving the Xero platform. This new feature is powered by BILL, a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses.
Making it easier to manage cash flow
We know that managing cash flow is a top priority for small businesses – in fact, 48% of US small businesses said they felt some cash flow pressures over a 12-month period.
That’s why we’re always looking for ways to make it easier for you to streamline your accounts payable and make cash flow management trouble-free. Our new online bill payments feature simplifies accounts payable by bringing bill management, payment processing (powered by BILL) and reconciliation together in Xero.
With online bill payments, you can:
- Pay multiple bills at once in just a few clicks.
- Access BILL’s network of over 7.1M members, making it easy to find and pay your vendor
- Authorize payments prepared by your team so you maintain full control over your cash flow.
- Track the status of your payments without needing to log into a bank, so you always know who’s been paid and when.
- Reduce manual work with automatic reconciliation. The bills are marked as paid and payments are reconciled automatically, ensuring your records are always up-to-date.
Simple, secure and flexible bill payments
Online bill payments will help save you time, reduce errors and stay in control, while also giving you a clearer picture of your cash flow. The benefits to small businesses and their advisors include:
- Reducing manual workflows: No more writing checks, manual approval workflows or logging in and out of multiple platforms.
- Increasing cash flow visibility: Track your payments and see where your money is going. Start saving time by tracking and compiling your information from many sources, all in the one place.
- Making more informed business decisions: Leverage your payment history to identify trends and effectively manage your cash flow. With a better understanding of your cash flow, you can address potential challenges, and make informed decisions about how to allocate your resources.
Why is accounts payable important to small businesses?
We know that getting paid is key to generating cash flow. But it’s just as important for businesses to have control and visibility of the money going out. The ability to pay vendor bills is a crucial part of conducting day-to-day business.
Yet, small businesses still face friction in the process. Our ‘I want to pay that way’ report (2024) found that over half (58%) of US small businesses spend more than 4 hours managing accounts payable per month.
So we want to make this process easier and more efficient for small businesses by simplifying the end-to-end accounts payable workflow. Powered by BILL, this embedded online bill payments solution is designed to help businesses save time and stay on top of their finances.
What are people saying about Xero online bill payments?
Dan Quigley, an accountant, is using online bill payments for his side business, a touring music band: “Once the bill is entered in Xero, it’s already reflected in the reports. There’s no need for additional syncing or troubleshooting. It’s all there, ready for review, which cuts down on time and reduces inaccuracies. Our vendors, like the ones we buy merchandise from, are now getting paid quicker.”
You can read more about Dan’s experience with online bill payments here.
Ready to start using online bill payments?
If you’re a Xero customer in the US on an Early, Growing or Established plan, you can start using online bill payments today. There’s no recurring subscription fee (other than what you pay for Xero) or fees for additional users. And, you only pay per transaction.
Simply log in to your Xero account, and submit your details for verification by BILLTM to get started.
If you’re not a Xero customer, you can sign up for a free Xero trial today.
We’re confident that this new feature will help you transform the way you work.
Learn more about online bill payments here.
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