View source for Paying suppliers

== Summary ==
This article explains how make a payment to a Supplier.

== More Information ==
Go to {{Menu|{{PL}}|Payments}}.
* At {{DataPrompt|Supplier:}} type in the supplier's account code if known, or [[How do I find a supplier?|search]] for a supplier.
* Select the document you want to pay.
* Press {{KeyPress|F}} to pay the amount in full.
* If you are not paying the whole amount enter the amount you are paying.
* Move across the screen to the discount column, to apply any discounts you are receiving.  If any documents have a settlement available you can press {{KeyPress|S}} and the settlement amount will be calculated for you.
* Press {{Button|Done}} to enter the payment details. Make sure the date is correct i.e. the date you received payment or the date of the cheque you are issuing.
* At {{DataPrompt|Cheque no./Comment}} enter the cheque number or a comment e.g. {{DataValue|CASH}}, {{DataValue|VISA}}, {{DataValue|ALLOCATED}} (if you are taking a credit against an invoice).
* Make sure the payment centre is correct, When paying cheques out the centre should usually be {{DataValue|Z992}} - "Bank Account".
* If you have taken a settlement discount select {{DataValue|Adjustment}} to allow the system to post the amount of discount taken for you. If your supplier will send you a credit note for the discount taken select {{DataValue|Credit Note}}.
* Select {{Button|Done}}.
* You may choose to print a remittance at this stage by selecting the {{Button|Remittance}} button.
* Select {{Button|Accept}} and the "Payment" is complete.

{{Information|text=To pay multiple suppliers in one payment run please see [[How do I authorise and make bulk supplier payments?]].}}

== See also ==
* [[How do I find a supplier?]]
* [[How do I change the method of payment after it has been posted?]]
* [[How do I reverse a Payment to a Supplier?]]
* [[Posting payments received]]
* [[How do I Allocate a Payment to a Credit Note?]]
* [[How do I deal with contras?]]
* [[How do I authorise and make bulk supplier payments?]]

{{KB_Tags|posting, payments, supplier, pay, paid, settlement, cheque, BACS}}
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