The Vendor form is where vendor information is entered and maintained. Vendor details are organized into dedicated sections covering basic information, payment configuration, tax reporting, and vendor activity.
Learn how to create a new vendor.
The vendor form also opens as a side panel when creating a new vendor from the AP Invoice, AP Credit Memo, AP Payment, Bank Expense, Mass Invoice Entry, and Vendor Item screens.
From the vendor form:
Set up 1099 reporting for the vendor
Enable ACH payments for the vendor
Set the vendor to automatically mark invoices as paid
Set the vendor's payment priority
Assign the vendor to a vendor group
The classic vendor record remains available for the same vendor and can be reached using Switch to classic view.
Security
The following permissions are associated with the vendor form:
Accounts Payable
Vendors
View Vendors
View Vendor Tax IDs for Individuals
Edit Vendors
Create Vendors
Access Restricted Vendors
Merge Vendors
Delete Vendors
Vendor Bank Account Information
View Vendor Bank Account Information
Edit Vendor Bank Account Information
These permissions can be added to custom user roles or individual users. The Permission Access report can be used to determine which user roles or users already have these permissions assigned. For more information, see User Setup and Security.
Navigation
Navigation Menu
Select Accounting from the left navigation rail.
Click to expand the Accounts payable folder.
Select Vendors.
Double-click a vendor from the list. The ‘Vendor form’ opens in a new browser tab.

Search
Navigate to pages with the R365 global search bar:
Enter all or part of the page name in the R365 global search bar.
Select the page from the results list.
Only enabled pages can be searched for. If the desired page is not enabled, contact your CSM for assistance.

Vendor Form Buttons and Fields
Header
When scrolling through the sections of the vendor form, this header field and buttons remain visible at the top of the page.

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | Vendor number | The identification number used by the organization to reference the vendor or any other value used to sort or identify vendors. |
2 | Vendor | Name of the vendor as it is referenced within the organization. |
3 | Available locations | By default, a vendor is available to all locations. Learn more about vendor locations below |
4 | Vendor group | User-defined vendor group to which the vendor is assigned. |
5 | Primary contact | The primary contact for this vendor. |
6 | Default payment method | How this vendor is paid. Learn more about vendor payments below. |
7 | Status badges | Indicates the vendor's current status at a glance (for example, Active, Payment ready, or 1099). |
8 | Menu | Opens a menu with the following options:
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9 | Save | Saves changes made to the vendor record. |
10 | Close | Closes the vendor form. If there are unsaved changes, a confirmation appears.
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Account overview

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | Approved balance | The total dollar amount of approved, unpaid invoices for the vendor. |
2 | Available credit | The total value of unapplied credit memos available for the vendor. Appears only when the vendor has at least one unapplied credit memo. |
3 | Oldest open invoice | The age, in days, of the vendor's oldest unpaid invoice. |
4 | Last payment | The amount, date, and method of the most recent payment made to the vendor. |
5 | Next due | The due date of the vendor's next scheduled payment. |
6 | Payment terms | The vendor's default payment terms, as set in the Payment & accounting section. |
Basic information

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | Vendor name (required) | The name of the vendor as it appears throughout R365. |
2 | Vendor number | A user-generated internal reference number for the vendor. |
3 | Primary contact | The vendor's main point of contact, selected from the vendor's contacts.
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4 | Entry type | Determines how the vendor's items are tracked:
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5 | Notes | Internal notes about the vendor, visible only within R365. |
Contact details

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | Phone | The vendor's primary phone number.
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2 | The vendor's primary email address.
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3 | Add fax number | Adds a fax number for the vendor. Click the red trash icon to delete a saved fax number. |
Address
R365 uses address verification to verify correct addresses input in address fields in R365.

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | Shipping address | The vendor's shipping address. |
2 | Separate billing address toggle | When enabled, the billing address field appears below. |
3 | Billing address | The vendor's billing address. |
The State field is optional for countries that do not use states or provinces. Learn more about field requirements by country.
Payment & accounting
The fields available in the ‘Payment & accounting’ section are determined by the default payment method selected (3).

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | Payment terms | The default number of days before payment is due on the vendor's invoices. |
2 | Default expense account | The GL account used by default for the vendor's invoice line items. |
3 | Default payment method | The method used to pay the vendor by default. Options include:
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4 | Bank account (company) | The bank account used to pay the vendor by default. |
5 | Terms discount account | The GL account used to record early-payment discounts taken on the vendor's invoices. |
6 | Last R365 payment method | Read-only. Displays the most recent payment method used to pay the vendor through R365 Payments (for example, ACH, Check, or vCard). |
7 | Vendor priority | Determines which of the vendor's invoices are paid first during a payment run. Learn more about priority status. |
8 | Check name | The name printed on checks issued to the vendor, if different from the vendor name.
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9 | Default payment memo | The memo text that defaults onto payments issued to the vendor. |
10 | Use location bank account | When enabled, overrides the company bank account with the paying location's bank account. |
11 | Default mark as paid | When enabled, automatically marks the vendor's invoices as paid when entered. Learn how to enable Default mark as paid for vendors. |
12 | Payment per invoice | When enabled, creates one payment per invoice during payment runs instead of combining invoices into a single payment. |
13 | Entry instructions | Internal notes shown to users entering transactions for the vendor. |
Banking details
Security
The following permissions are required to view and edit these fields:
Accounts Payable → Vendors → View Vendor Bank Account Information
Accounts Payable → Vendors → Edit Vendor Bank Account Information
These are separate from the following permissions:
Banking → Bank Accounts → View Bank Accounts
Banking → Bank Accounts → Edit Bank Accounts
Users with bank accounts but without the vendor bank permissions see these fields read-only. Learn more about user setup, security, and permissions.

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | Bank account type | The type of bank account used for ACH and electronic payments. |
2 | Bank account number | The vendor's bank account number, used for ACH and electronic payments. See ACH Setup. |
3 | Routing number | The vendor's bank routing number. |
4 | ACH remittance emails | The email addresses that receive remittance details when an ACH payment is issued to the vendor. |
Bank account type, Bank account number, and Routing number are required when Default payment method is set to ACH.
Procurement

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | Vendor group | Organizes the vendor for filtering on the Payment Run screen. Learn more about adding a vendor group.
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2 | Food Service Distributor | The food service distributor that receives the purchase order.
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3 | Distributor Division | The specific division of the company that will fulfill the order.
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4 | Item reference to use | The identifier used to match items on the vendor's transactions, such as vendor item number. |
5 | Invoice date | The date used to determine the invoice date on purchase orders sent to the vendor. |
6 | PO file format | The file format used when sending purchase orders to the vendor (.csv or .pdf). |
7 | Fintech integration credit processing | If a customer of Fintech, this selection enables the user to select how R365 will process refunds from Fintech. There are two options to choose from:
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8 | Restricted access | When enabled, only users with the following permission can create transactions for this vendor:
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9 | External vendor identifier | A reference number assigned by the vendor to identify the organization. Required when a Food Service Distributor is assigned to the vendor, Available to all locations is disabled in the Locations section, and Entry type is set to By Item in the Basic info section. |
10 | Items available on invoice | For vendors with vendor items configured, determines which items are available to select when entering invoices.
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11 | Short pay | When enabled, treats the vendor as a Short Pay vendor — one who only requires payment for goods and services actually delivered (typically smaller suppliers, such as local produce vendors). For example, if 7 cases of tomatoes were ordered but only 6 arrived, a Short Pay vendor expects payment only for the 6 delivered. Disable for larger distributors that require payment for the full ordered amount, with shortages handled through a separate credit request. |
12 | Use tax | When enabled, marks the vendor as a Use Tax vendor. Certain reports, such as Purchases by Vendor or Business Analytics (Ad Hoc Reports), can be configured to display totals for Use Tax vendors. |
1099
The fields available in the 1099 section are determined by the recipient type selected (3).
On new vendor records, the 1099 section defaults to excluded from 1099 processing. When the 1099 vendor option is enabled and an active form entry option is set, a box selection is required.

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | 1099 vendor | When enabled, includes the vendor in 1099 tax year reporting. Learn more about 1099 setup and management. |
2 | Exclude when processing 1099s | When enabled, excludes the vendor from year-end 1099 reports even when 1099 vendor is enabled. |
3 | Recipient type | Whether the 1099 recipient is a company or an individual. |
4 | 1099 company name (required) | The name reported on the vendor's 1099 form. |
5 | Tax ID — EIN (required) | The vendor's tax identification number. |
6 | 1099 form type (required) | The default IRS 1099 form used for reporting payments to the vendor, such as 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, or 1099-INT. |
7 | Default box (required) | The default box on the selected 1099 form where reportable payments are recorded. |
8 | Advanced 1099 settings | Sets the Active, Default, Form, Box, and Allow override options for each 1099 form type available to the vendor (1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, and 1099-INT). |

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | 1099 vendor | When enabled, includes the vendor in 1099 tax year reporting. Learn more about 1099 setup and management. |
2 | Exclude when processing 1099s | When enabled, excludes the vendor from year-end 1099 reports even when 1099 vendor is enabled. |
3 | Recipient type | Whether the 1099 recipient is a company or an individual. |
4 | 1099 name (required) | The individual's name reported on the vendor's 1099 form. |
5 | Tax ID — SSN/TIN (required) | The individual’s tax identification number.
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6 | 1099 form type (required) | The default IRS 1099 form used for reporting payments to the vendor, such as 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, or 1099-INT. |
7 | Default box (required) | The default box on the selected 1099 form where reportable payments are recorded. |
8 | Advanced 1099 settings | Sets the Active, Default, Form, Box, and Allow override options for each 1099 form type available to the vendor (1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, and 1099-INT). |
Attachments

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | Upload attachments | Uploads documents and files associated with the vendor. Accepts BMP, CSV, DOC, DOCX, EML, GIF, JPE, JPEG, JPG, MSG, PDF, PNG, SVG, XLS, XLSX, or ZIP files up to 100MB. |
2 | Print vendor account number on remittance | When enabled, includes the vendor's account number on remittance documents. |
Locations
The Locations tab determines which locations can use the vendor on these transactions:
AP Invoices (Inventory and Accounting)
AP Credit Memos (Inventory and Accounting)
By default, a vendor is available to all locations. If specific locations are assigned in this section, the vendor is only available for transactions at those locations.

Button/Field | Description | |
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1 | Available to all locations | When enabled, all current and future locations can use the vendor, and all other buttons and fields are hidden. |
2 | Print vendor account number on remittance | When enabled, includes the vendor's account number on remittance documents. |
Click + ADD LOCATION to select from a drop-down list of locations, and click a field to edit the location information.
Location table columns
Column | Description |
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Location | The location authorized to use the vendor. |
Vendor location number | The vendor's account number specific to that location. Each location can have one or more account numbers, and the same account number can be shared across multiple locations. These account numbers can be printed on check remittances. |
The email address used for that location's remittance, if different from the vendor's primary email. | |
Vendor account number | For EDI vendor integrations, vendor location numbers can be added as needed for each assigned location. |
Chain number | Used by vendors to identify specific brands. |
Order guide reference number | Learn more about order guides vendor integrations. |
Table actions
Search - Filters the table for the entered text.
Filter - Opens the Filter menu, where filters based on column values can be applied. When filters are applied, the number of conditions is displayed next to the button.

Columns - Opens the Columns menu, where table columns can be hidden, shown, and rearranged. The number of hidden columns is displayed next to the button.

Sort - Click a column header to sort the table by that column. Hold Shift and click additional column headers to sort by more than one column.
Menu - Contains the following additional table actions:
Export - Exports the table to a .csv file.
Refresh Data - Refreshes the table without changing the view.
Row Height - Switches table row spacing between tall, medium, short, or compact. Changes made to the table using this selector apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Striped Rows - Enables or disables alternating row colors. Changes made to the table using this toggle apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Column Filtering - Turns column filtering on or off. When enabled, filters can be applied directly in the column headers. Changes made to the table using this toggle apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Manage Global Settings - Opens the User Preferences page, where table display settings can be adjusted across the system.
Save New Rows
After entering a row, click outside it to commit the change before clicking Save. Otherwise, the row won’t be included in the saved table.
Transactions
Displays the vendor's invoices, credits, and payments in two grids: Open transactions and All transactions.
Open transactions
Any open transactions associated with the vendor appear in this table.
Transactions that are past due or within ten days of being due are marked as Past Due or Due Soon, respectively, next to the due date.

Open transactions table columns
Field | Definition |
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Number | The unique identifier assigned to the transaction. Click the number to open the transaction. |
Type | The transaction type: AP Invoice, AP Payment, or AP Credit Memo. |
Date | The date the transaction was created or posted. |
Amount | The total value of the transaction. Amounts displayed in red indicate a debit or payment. |
Balance | The remaining unpaid amount on the transaction. |
Due date | The date by which the transaction must be paid. |
Due status | Indicates whether the transaction is current or past due. Displays Past Due in red if the due date has passed without full payment. |
Approval status | Indicates whether the transaction has been approved or is still pending approval. |
Table actions
Search - Filters the table for the entered text.
Filter - Opens the Filter menu, where filters based on column values can be applied. When filters are applied, the number of conditions is displayed next to the button.

Columns - Opens the Columns menu, where table columns can be hidden, shown, and rearranged. The number of hidden columns is displayed next to the button.

Sort - Click a column header to sort the table by that column. Hold Shift and click additional column headers to sort by more than one column.
Menu - Contains the following additional table actions:
Export - Exports the table to a .csv file.
Refresh Data - Refreshes the table without changing the view.
Row Height - Switches table row spacing between tall, medium, short, or compact. Changes made to the table using this selector apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Striped Rows - Enables or disables alternating row colors. Changes made to the table using this toggle apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Column Filtering - Turns column filtering on or off. When enabled, filters can be applied directly in the column headers. Changes made to the table using this toggle apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Manage Global Settings - Opens the User Preferences page, where table display settings can be adjusted across the system.
Save New Rows
After entering a row, click outside it to commit the change before clicking Save. Otherwise, the row won’t be included in the saved table.
All transactions
All transactions associated with the vendor appear in this table.

All transactions columns
Field | Definition |
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Date | The date the transaction was created or posted. |
Description | A reference number or label associated with the transaction, such as a check number, ACH identifier, or invoice number. |
Type | The transaction type: AP Invoice, AP Payment, or AP Credit Memo. |
Location | The location associated with the transaction. |
Amount | The total value of the transaction. |
Balance | The remaining unpaid amount on the transaction. |
Status | Indicates whether the transaction has been approved or is still pending approval. |
Table actions
Search - Filters the table for the entered text.
Filter - Opens the Filter menu, where filters based on column values can be applied. When filters are applied, the number of conditions is displayed next to the button.

Columns - Opens the Columns menu, where table columns can be hidden, shown, and rearranged. The number of hidden columns is displayed next to the button.

Sort - Click a column header to sort the table by that column. Hold Shift and click additional column headers to sort by more than one column.
Menu - Contains the following additional table actions:
Export - Exports the table to a .csv file.
Refresh Data - Refreshes the table without changing the view.
Row Height - Switches table row spacing between tall, medium, short, or compact. Changes made to the table using this selector apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Striped Rows - Enables or disables alternating row colors. Changes made to the table using this toggle apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Column Filtering - Turns column filtering on or off. When enabled, filters can be applied directly in the column headers. Changes made to the table using this toggle apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Manage Global Settings - Opens the User Preferences page, where table display settings can be adjusted across the system.
Save New Rows
After entering a row, click outside it to commit the change before clicking Save. Otherwise, the row won’t be included in the saved table.
Contacts
Contacts associated with the vendor are stored in this table.

Click Add contact to add a new contact row, and click a field to edit the contact information. Contacts have the following information:
Name
Title
Mobile phone
Business phone
Email
Delete a contact by clicking the trashcan button from the same line.
Table actions
Search - Filters the table for the entered text.
Filter - Opens the Filter menu, where filters based on column values can be applied. When filters are applied, the number of conditions is displayed next to the button.

Columns - Opens the Columns menu, where table columns can be hidden, shown, and rearranged. The number of hidden columns is displayed next to the button.

Sort - Click a column header to sort the table by that column. Hold Shift and click additional column headers to sort by more than one column.
Menu - Contains the following additional table actions:
Export - Exports the table to a .csv file.
Refresh Data - Refreshes the table without changing the view.
Row Height - Switches table row spacing between tall, medium, short, or compact. Changes made to the table using this selector apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Striped Rows - Enables or disables alternating row colors. Changes made to the table using this toggle apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Column Filtering - Turns column filtering on or off. When enabled, filters can be applied directly in the column headers. Changes made to the table using this toggle apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Manage Global Settings - Opens the User Preferences page, where table display settings can be adjusted across the system.
Save New Rows
After entering a row, click outside it to commit the change before clicking Save. Otherwise, the row won’t be included in the saved table.
GL accounts
The GL accounts section is available for all vendors and is used to map default GL account overrides to specific vendor account numbers for invoices from this vendor.

Select Add GL account to create a new mapping row, and click a field to edit the account number.
Map default GL account overrides to specific vendor account numbers for invoices from this vendor. Mapping these accounts will then automatically set up AP invoices brought in through FTP as Entry by Account in R365.
Table actions
Search - Filters the table for the entered text.
Filter - Opens the Filter menu, where filters based on column values can be applied. When filters are applied, the number of conditions is displayed next to the button.

Columns - Opens the Columns menu, where table columns can be hidden, shown, and rearranged. The number of hidden columns is displayed next to the button.

Sort - Click a column header to sort the table by that column. Hold Shift and click additional column headers to sort by more than one column.
Menu - Contains the following additional table actions:
Export - Exports the table to a .csv file.
Refresh Data - Refreshes the table without changing the view.
Row Height - Switches table row spacing between tall, medium, short, or compact. Changes made to the table using this selector apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Striped Rows - Enables or disables alternating row colors. Changes made to the table using this toggle apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Column Filtering - Turns column filtering on or off. When enabled, filters can be applied directly in the column headers. Changes made to the table using this toggle apply only while the page is open. To make this setting permanent across all tables, update it in User Preferences.
Manage Global Settings - Opens the User Preferences page, where table display settings can be adjusted across the system.
Save New Rows
After entering a row, click outside it to commit the change before clicking Save. Otherwise, the row won’t be included in the saved table.
FAQ
Why can't I pay a vendor or see them in the manual payment list?
The vendor may be on payment hold. When a vendor is placed on payment hold, their invoices are not available in a payment run, even if they are due, and the vendor does not appear in the vendor list when making a manual payment. Remove the hold from the vendor form's Menu to restore both.
Why can't I change a vendor's Entry type from By Item to By Account?
Once a vendor has been used on a purchase order or shopping list, Entry type can't be changed from By Item to By Account.
Can I rename or delete a vendor group after I create it?
No. Once a vendor group has been created, it cannot be edited or deleted. Check vendor names and groupings before you create a group. See adding a vendor group for details.
Why are the bank account fields read-only for me?
Viewing and editing vendor banking details require the Accounts Payable > Vendors > View Vendor Bank Account Information and Edit Vendor Bank Account Information permissions. These are separate from the Banking > Bank Accounts permissions, so having access to bank accounts does not give you access to vendor bank fields. See user setup, security, and permissions.
Why do I only see the last four digits of a vendor's SSN or TIN?
For security, only the last four digits of an individual's tax ID are visible. Users with the Accounts Payable > Vendors > View Vendor Tax IDs for Individuals permission can view the unmasked number.
Will I lose my changes if I switch to the classic vendor record?
Yes. Switching to the classic view after making changes does not save them first. Click Save before you switch.
How do I send a purchase order to more than one email address?
The Email field in Contact details accepts only one address. To send purchase orders to multiple recipients, configure additional emails per location in the Locations section.



