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# Creating Bill Payments in NetSuite
### Abstract
This guide explains how to create a bill payment in *NetSuite* that can be picked up by *Payments Automation*.
By following the correct sequence, users can ensure that payments flow seamlessly into the **Ready for Release** queue, reducing manual work and maintaining consistency with financial controls.
### Create a Bill Payment in NetSuite
Creating a bill payment in *NetSuite* triggers data into **Payments Automation**. By saving a standard payment record, the system recognizes the transaction and routes it to the **Ready for Release** queue for further processing.
Follow these steps to create a bill payment:
1. First, hover over the **Transactions** menu, then go to **Payables** and select **Pay Bills**. This will take you to the **Bill Payments** page:\
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**Payments Automation** listens for bill payment records created in *NetSuite***.** This is standard *NetSuite* functionality. It reflects how customers handle payments without Payments Automation — the solution simply sits on top of that process.
2. Once on the **Bill Payments** page, all bills that have been saved and not tagged to a payment will appear in the **Customize** queue:\
3. As an example, create a **$1,000** payment tied to the vendor **Delta Consultants**, drawing from the **Checking** **GL** account, selected from the **ACCOUNT** drop down:\
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Be sure to select an account that is tied to a funding source in **Charted**, assuming all configuration and implementation checklist steps have been completed. Additionally, confirm that the vendor is added to **Payments Automation**.\
4. Next, click the **Save** button to apply the changes:\
5. After saving, **Payments Automation** will detect the event, and the **$1,000** payment will appear in the Ready for Release queue:\
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This concludes the process of creating bill payments.
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