How to make a payment without creating a bill

With Gusto Bill Pay, you can create bills and schedule payments in multiple ways. You can also make a payment to a specific vendor without first creating a bill. To learn more, please follow the steps below.

Paying a vendor without creating a bill

1- In your Gusto Dashboard, select Pay from the left-hand sidebar.

2- Select Pay bills.

3- In the Vendors tab, find the specific vendor you would like to pay. Check the box next to the vendor name.

4- Enter the amount you want to pay in the Open balance field.

5- Select the Review & pay button at the bottom of the screen.

If you haven't already, you may be asked to link a payment method to your account.

6- Choose a payment method. You can add or change the payment method by accessing the Payment method column.

7- Choose a delivery method. This is how your vendor will receive their payment. You can add or change the delivery method by accessing the Delivery method column.

Adding a delivery method

If a delivery method is not yet set for the vendor, you will need to add a delivery method before proceeding with the payment.

  • Vendors can receive their payments via ACH Transfer, domestic Wire transfer, or paper check.
  • If you are not sure how your vendor would like to be paid, you can let the vendor choose.

8- You can edit the Debit date by selecting the drop-down menu in the Debit date column.

9- You can edit the Delivery speed under the Delivery speed column.

10- You can add a memo to the vendor or an invoice number by selecting the 3 dots on the right of the payment details.

11- To continue with the payment, select the Confirm and pay button at the bottom of the dashboard.

That’s it! Your payment is now scheduled.