Paying supplier bills just got simpler. Apron's now built into QuickBooks Online (QBO), so everything happens in one place – select your bills, make the payment, and let Apron handle the rest.
How it works
When you open a bill in QBO and click Pay, an Apron panel opens inside QBO as an embedded panel. You complete the payment inside that panel. No separate login is required; Apron uses your QBO account to identify you automatically.
Once the payment is processed, Apron sends the updated bill status back to QBO via the QBO API.
What you can pay
Supplier bills, single or multiple at once
Bills in any currency supported by Apron
Payroll and manual payments (without a bill) are not currently supported from QBO; you need to log in directly to Apron to set these up.
Payment methods
Most standard Apron payment methods are available when paying from QBO:
Open Banking
Bank transfer
Credit card
Note: Apron Wallet is not supported in the QBO integration. Only connected bank accounts or credit cards can be used as a funding source.
Payment speeds
Standard Apron transfer timeframes apply:
UK transfers (GBP): usually arrive in minutes, up to 1 business day
International transfers: same day or next day for most currencies; up to 5 days for some
Pay by card: arrives the next working day around 2 PM (not available on weekends or bank holidays)
Fees & subscription
Apron's standard pricing applies. For current plan details and fees, visit our pricing page for businesses or pricing for accountants or contact Apron support.
Availability
This integration works with QBO online only and requires a QBO account and an Apron account. Don’t have an Apron account yet? You’ll be prompted to set it up when trying to make your first payment. Check the details here: Eligibility and identity verification (KYB).
Note: If you already use Apron with Xero or FreeAgent, you will need a separate Apron account linked to your QBO company. Each accounting platform connection is independent.
Managing multiple QBO companies
Each QBO company has its own separate Apron account. To switch between companies, switch companies in QBO as usual, then the Apron panel will automatically load the correct account for whichever QBO company is active.