Melio gives you the flexibility to pay vendors exactly the way you want. They’ll get a check or a bank transfer - and don’t even need to sign up.
The entire process can be summed up in 3 steps:
1. Add a bill or pay without one.
2. Choose how you'd like to pay:
- ACH bank transfer (free).
- Credit card* (2.9% fee) - extend your float and get rewards.
- Debit card (2.9% fee).
3. Choose how your vendor receives the payment:
- bank transfer ACH (free).
- Paper check ($1.50 fee).
- Ask your vendor for their preferred delivery method.
- International payment ($20 fee).
NOTE: Making a payment for the first time?
There are a couple of extra steps that only take 3-5 minutes:
- Setting up your preferred payment and delivery methods.
- Entering your legal business information.
SPECIAL NOTE: Melio is getting a fresh look.
This won't affect how you used to do things, only the way to get there. Customers will get the revamped look gradually to ensure a smooth transition. It might take a while before you see it.
When applicable, this article shows all options. Check out the "Table view" if you’re using the new look. Otherwise, follow the steps of the “Original view” option.
How to schedule and make payments:
There are 3 types of payment options:
1. Without a bill.
2. Immediately after adding a bill.
3. For a saved bill.
Scheduling a payment without a bill
This option is available only in the new table look of Melio.
1. Go to the Vendors tab.
2. Add a vendor or select one from the list.
- Paying a vendor without saved bills? Click New Payment.
- Paying a vendor with saved bills? You can pay any amount you want in addition to the saved bills without paying them. To do that:
a. Click the three dots.
b. Select New payment from the dropdown list.
3. In Payment amount, fill in the amount you want to pay. Click Continue to Pay.
NOTE: Adding a bills details.
Adding the bill’s details is not mandatory. But if you have the bill’s number and due date it can be useful for reconciliation purposes. You can also add a note to yourself indicating what this payment is for.
4. Select how you want to pay. Click Continue.
NOTE: Still need to connect a payment method?
- Connect your bank account automatically (recommended) or manually with verification of micro-deposits.
- Add your credit card.
- Add your debit card.
5. If the vendor’s delivery method isn’t saved, choose how they will receive this payment:
- Bank transfer (ACH)- takes 3 business days to arrive. You'll need to fill in the vendor’s routing number and bank account details.
- Paper check - takes 5-7 business days to arrive ($1.50 fee). There is also a fast check option that takes 3 business days to arrive ($20 fee).
- Ask your vendor for their preferred delivery method.
NOTE: Paper check fee.
- For regular paper check delivery (not fast check), Melio mails a check to your vendor for a $1.50 fee.
- The first two checks every month are free, and you can combine payments to one vendor in a single check. Learn more about Melio's check protection.
6. Select when the payment will be deducted. Click Continue.
NOTE: What do the different markings mean?
- The payment due date is automatically set to match the deduction date.
- A suggested deduction date is highlighted in purple but you can select another if you want.
- The estimated payment delivery date is based on the payment and delivery methods, and deduction date you select.
- Federal holiday dates will be blocked on the Melio calendar. When you try to select the date, it’ll display Federal Bank Holiday.
7. (Optional) You can leave a memo for your vendor. Click Continue.
NOTE: What to put in the memo?
- The invoice number is great for reconciliation. You can also add a description of the payment.
- What will the vendor see? The memo appears in the email notification your vendor receives as well as printed on the check. When delivered via ACH bank transfer, it appears if your vendor's bank enables memos.
8. Carefully review the details in the Review & confirm page.
9. Click Confirm and schedule payment.
10. One last thing, enter your legal business information.
NOTE: Entering your legal business info.
If this is your first payment or if we’re missing some details, we’ll ask you to add some or all of your legal details. We do that to ensure compliance and security. It’s impossible to process your payment without it. The legal details include:
- Legal business name.
- Legal business address.
- Tax ID Number (only one):
- EIN (Employer Identification Number).
- SSN (Social Security Number).
- ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).
- Tax ID number.
11. Click Verify and finish to complete the payment.
Your payment has been scheduled! Melio will send you an email with the payment details.
To view this scheduled payment, go to the Scheduled sub-tab in the Payments tab of your dashboard.
You’ll return back to the Vendors tab, where you started from.
Scheduling a payment immediately after adding a bill
1. Add a bill by following these steps.
2. When you’re done entering the bill details, click Save and schedule a payment.
3. Select how you want to pay. Click Continue.
NOTE: Still need to connect a payment method?
- Connect your bank account automatically (recommended) or manually with verification of micro-deposits.
- Add your credit card.
- Add your debit card.
4. Choose how your vendor will receive this payment:
- Bank transfer (ACH)- takes 3 business days to arrive. You'll need to fill in the vendor’s routing number and bank account details.
- Paper check - takes 5-7 business days to arrive ($1.50 fee). There is also a fast check option that takes 3 business days to arrive ($20 fee).
- Ask your vendor for their preferred delivery method.
- International payment ($20 fee). You can also pay a vendor outside the US. This is how to make international payments with Melio.
NOTE: Paper check fee.
- For regular paper check delivery (not fast check), Melio mails a check to your vendor for a $1.50 fee.
- The first two checks every month are free, and you can combine payments to one vendor in a single check. Learn more about Melio's check protection.
5. Select when the payment will be deducted. Click Continue.
NOTE: What do the different markings mean?
- The payment due date is circled for your convenience.
- A suggested deduction date is highlighted purple but you can select another if you want.
- The estimated payment delivery date is based on the payment and delivery methods, and deduction date you select.
- Federal holiday dates will be blocked on the Melio calendar. When you try to select the date, it’ll display Federal Bank Holiday.
6. (Optional) You can leave a memo for your vendor. Click Continue.
NOTE: What to put in the memo?
- The invoice number is set as the default. You can also add a description of the payment.
- What will the vendor see? The memo appears in the email notification your vendor receives as well as printed on the check. When delivered via ACH bank transfer, it appears if your vendor's bank enables memos.
7. Carefully review the details in the Review & confirm page.
8. Click Confirm and schedule payment.
9. If this is your first time making a payment with Melio, enter your business’s legal details. This needs to be done only once. Click Verify and finish.
NOTE: Entering your legal business info.
If this is your first payment or if we’re missing some details, we’ll ask you to add some or all of your legal details. We do that to ensure compliance and security. It’s impossible to process your payment without it. The legal details include:
- Legal business name.
- Legal business address.
- Tax ID Number (only one):
- EIN (Employer Identification Number).
- SSN (Social Security Number).
- ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).
- Tax ID number.
10. Click Complete and save to finish the payment.
Your payment has been scheduled! Melio will send you an email with the payment details.
To view this scheduled payment:
Original view: Go to the Scheduled tab in the Pay section of your dashboard.
Table view: Go to the Scheduled sub-tab in the Payments tab of your dashboard.
You’ll return back to the Bills tab, where you started from.
Scheduling a payment for a saved bill
If you’re using the new table look follow these steps. Otherwise, continue reading:
1. Go to Pay in the left sidebar.
2. Select the bill you'd like to pay.
3. Click Schedule payment in the bill details section on the right.
4. Choose how you wish to pay. Then click Continue.
Melio offers three payment methods:
- ACH bank transfer (free).
- Credit card* (2.9% fee).
- Debit card (2.9% fee).
NOTE: Still need to connect a payment method?
- Connect your bank account automatically (recommended) or manually with verification of micro-deposits.
- Add your credit card.
- Add your debit card.
5. Choose how your vendor will receive this payment:
- ACH bank transfer - takes 3 full business days to arrive. You'll need to fill in the vendor’s routing number and bank account details.
- Paper check - takes 5-7 business days to arrive ($1.50 fee). There is also a fast check option that takes 3 business days to arrive ($20 fee).
- Ask your vendor for their preferred delivery method.
- International payment ($20 fee). You can also pay a vendor outside the US. This is how to make international payments with Melio.
NOTE: Paper check fee.
- For regular paper check delivery (not fast check), Melio mails a check to your vendor for a $1.50 fee.
- The first two checks every month are free, and you can combine payments to one vendor in a single check. Learn more about Melio's check protection.
6. Select when the payment will be deducted. Then click Continue.
NOTE: What do the different markings mean?
- The payment due date is circled for your convenience.
- A suggested deduction date is highlighted purple but you can select another if you want.
- The estimated payment delivery date is based on the payment and delivery methods, and deduction date you select.
- Federal holiday dates will be blocked on the Melio calendar. When you try to select the date, it’ll display Federal Bank Holiday.
7. (Optional) You can leave a memo for your vendor. Click Continue.
NOTE: What to put in the memo?
- The invoice number is set as the default. You can also add a description of the payment.
- What will the vendor see? The memo appears in the email notification your vendor receives as well as printed on the check. When delivered via ACH bank transfer, it appears if your vendor's bank enables memos.
8. Carefully review the details in the Review & confirm page. Click Confirm and schedule payment.
9. If this is your first time making a payment with Melio, enter your business’s legal details. This needs to be done only once. Click Verify and finish.
NOTE: Entering your legal business info.
If this is your first payment or if we’re missing some details, we’ll ask you to add some or all of your legal details. We do that to ensure compliance and security. It’s impossible to process your payment without it. The legal details include:
- Legal business name.
- Legal business address.
- Tax ID Number (only one):
- EIN (Employer Identification Number).
- SSN (Social Security Number).
- ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).
- Tax ID number.
Your payment has been scheduled! Melio will send you an email with the payment details. You can also notify your vendor that their payment is on the way.
To view this scheduled payment, go to the Scheduled tab in the Pay section of your dashboard.
Table view:
You can pay saved bills from either the Bills tab or the Vendors tab. Regardless of how you selected the bill, paying is the same.
Bills Tab:
1. Go to the Bills tab.
2. Select a bill from the list and click Pay.
Vendors tab:
1. Go to the Vendors tab.
2. Select a vendor with bills to pay.
3. Click Pay balance.
NOTE: Vendor has more than 1 bill?
When you click Pay balance you can pay multiple bills to the same vendor at once. If you want to pay a specific bill, find it in the Bills tab or
click X bills. You’ll get to the Bills tab, and select the bill you wish to pay.
After selecting the bill continue to scheduling the payment:
1. Select how you want to pay. Click Continue.
NOTE: Still need to connect a payment method?
- Connect your bank account automatically (recommended) or manually with verification of micro-deposits.
- Add your credit card.
- Add your debit card.
2. If the delivery method isn’t already saved, choose how your vendor will receive this payment:
- Bank transfer (ACH)- takes 3 business days to arrive. You'll need to fill in the vendor’s routing number and bank account details.
- Paper check - takes 5-7 business days to arrive ($1.50 fee). There is also a fast check option that takes 3 business days to arrive ($20 fee).
- Ask your vendor for their preferred delivery method.
- International payment ($20 fee). You can also pay a vendor outside the US. This is how to make international payments with Melio.
NOTE: Paper check fee.
- For regular paper check delivery (not fast check), Melio mails a check to your vendor for a $1.50 fee.
- The first two checks every month are free, and you can combine payments to one vendor in a single check. Learn more about Melio's check protection.
3. Select when the payment will be deducted. Click Continue.
NOTE: What do the different markings mean?
- The payment due date is circled for your convenience.
- A suggested deduction date is highlighted purple but you can select another if you want.
- The estimated payment delivery date is based on the payment and delivery methods, and deduction date you select.
- Federal holiday dates will be blocked on the Melio calendar. When you try to select the date, it’ll display Federal Bank Holiday.
4. (Optional) You can add a memo for your vendor. Click Continue.
NOTE: What to put in the memo?
- The invoice number is set as the default. You can also add a description of the payment.
- What will the vendor see? The memo appears in the email notification your vendor receives as well as printed on the check. When delivered via ACH bank transfer, it appears if your vendor's bank enables memos.
5. Carefully review the details in the Review & confirm page.
6. Click Confirm and schedule payment.
7. If this is your first time making a payment with Melio, enter your business’s legal details. This needs to be done only once.
NOTE: Entering your legal business info.
If this is your first payment or if we’re missing some details, we’ll ask you to add some or all of your legal details. We do that to ensure compliance and security. It’s impossible to process your payment without it. The legal details include:
- Legal business name.
- Legal business address.
- Tax ID Number (only one):
- EIN (Employer Identification Number).
- SSN (Social Security Number).
- ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).
- Tax ID number.
8. Click Verify and finish to complete the payment.
Your payment has been scheduled! Melio will send you an email with the payment details.
To view this scheduled payment go to the Scheduled sub-tab in the Payments tab of your dashboard.
You’ll return back to the Bills tab or the Vendors tab, where you started from.
*Subject to card network limitations.