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# I have added the opening balance amount for my vendor and have made the payment. How should I record it in Zoho books?

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To record the payment against the opening balance amount, follow these steps:

*   Go to **Purchases** on the left sidebar and click **Payments Made**.
*   Select **\+ New** and click the tab **Bill Payment**.
*   Select the vendor to whom you wish to record payment in the **Vendor Name** field.
*   Enter the amount against the vendor’s opening balance and other necessary details.
*   Click **Save**.