How to Pay Bills with Slash

Managing vendor payments is a core part of running a business. Slash gives you multiple ways to pay bills, from one-time ACH and wire transfers to recurring payments and card-based autopay. By centralizing your bill payments in Slash, you keep a complete record of every outgoing payment alongside your other financial data.

This guide covers how to pay vendors and bills through Slash, the different payment methods available, and tips for staying on top of your payables.

How to Pay a Bill on Slash

Slash offers several methods for paying vendors, each suited to different situations.

Outgoing ACH Transfer

Best for routine domestic payments to vendors who accept bank transfers.

Navigate to Move Money, click Outgoing ACH, enter the vendor's routing and account numbers, specify the amount and any memo details, and confirm. ACH transfers typically arrive within one to three business days and are the most cost-effective option.

Outgoing Wire Transfer

Best for urgent payments or large amounts that need to arrive the same day.

Navigate to Move Money, click Outgoing Wire, enter the vendor's bank details, specify the amount, and confirm. Domestic wires typically arrive the same business day if submitted before the cutoff time.

Paying with a Virtual Card

For vendors that accept card payments, you can use a dedicated Slash virtual card. This is common for software subscriptions, online services, and SaaS tools. Create a card named for the vendor, optionally merchant-lock it, and enter the card details on the vendor's payment page.

Paying an Invoice

If you receive an invoice from a vendor who also uses Slash or has sent you a Slash invoice, you can pay it directly from the invoice payment link. See our article on how to pay a Slash invoice as a customer.

Tracking Your Payables

All outgoing payments are recorded on your Transactions page with full details (recipient, amount, date, status). Use the export feature to download your payment history for record-keeping or to share with your accountant.

If you have set up accounting categories, outgoing payments can be automatically categorized as COGS or OPEX depending on the vendor mapping.

Tips for Efficient Bill Management

• Create dedicated virtual cards for recurring subscriptions. This makes it easy to track and cancel individual services.
• Use consistent payment methods for each vendor so your transaction history is clean and searchable.
• Set up approval workflows for large outgoing payments to add a layer of oversight.
• Map vendors to accounting categories so your P&L stays accurate without manual categorization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I schedule recurring payments?

For card-based payments, the vendor handles recurring billing. For ACH, check the Move Money interface for scheduling options.

Are there fees for paying bills through Slash?

ACH transfers are typically free or low-cost. Wire transfers may incur fees depending on your plan. Card payments have no additional Slash fee.

Can I pay international vendors?

Yes. Slash supports international wire transfers and Global USD payments for international vendors.

How do I keep track of what I owe?

Slash's transaction history shows all outgoing payments. For more advanced accounts payable tracking, consider using the QuickBooks integration.

Need More Help?

If you have questions about paying bills through Slash, reach out to our support team at support@joinslash.com.