> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://every.help/llms.txt
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# Bill Pay Overview

> Managing vendor payments and bills in Every

## Bill Pay

Streamline your accounts payable process with Every's bill pay features.

### What is Bill Pay?

Every's bill pay system helps you:

* Receive and manage vendor bills
* Route bills for approval
* Schedule and process payments
* Track payment history
* Maintain vendor relationships

### Key Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create Bills" icon="file-text" href="/bill-pay/creating-bills">
    Add bills and invoices
  </Card>

  <Card title="Approvals" icon="check-circle" href="/bill-pay/approvals">
    Set up approval workflows
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payment Methods" icon="credit-card" href="/bill-pay/payment-methods">
    Pay by ACH, check, or card
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Bill Pay Workflow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Receive Bill">
    Upload or forward bills to Every
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review & Code">
    Review bill details and assign accounting codes
  </Step>

  <Step title="Request Approval">
    Route bill through approval workflow
  </Step>

  <Step title="Schedule Payment">
    Select payment date and method
  </Step>

  <Step title="Process Payment">
    Payment is sent to vendor
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Payment confirmation and record keeping
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Payment Methods

Every supports multiple payment methods:

* **ACH Transfer** - Free electronic bank transfers (3-5 business days)
* **Wire Transfer** - Same-day transfers for urgent payments
* **Check** - Physical checks mailed to vendors
* **Virtual Card** - One-time use credit cards
* **Debit Card** - Pay with your business debit card

### Benefits

Using Every's bill pay system provides:

* Centralized bill management
* Approval controls and oversight
* Scheduled payments to manage cash flow
* Digital payment records
* Vendor management tools
* Integration with accounting

<Note>
  All payments are recorded automatically in your accounting system
</Note>