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April 3, 2025
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QBO API to AvidXChange - Vendor Name

  • April 3, 2025
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Hi, my company uses AvidXChange to process payments. There are three vendor name fields in QBO: Company Name, Vendor Display Name, and Name to Print on Checks. Why is QBO setup to use the Vendor Display Name in their API...and only the Vendor Display Name!? That is the internal vendor reference name used across the application. My guess is that it's because it is the only field that is required. But, this is causing issues for our business. We have several accounts for the same vendor, and we use the vendor display name to distinguish the accounts: ABC Company 1234, ABC Company 2468, ABC Company 6789. Now, we have checks being written by our payment processing provider made out to ABC Company 1234. Do I have any options here? Can the API include more than just the internal vendor display name? I'm hoping something is in the works for QBO to address this issue within their API. Suggestion: Make the Company Name also required, default it to the Display Name for transition if blank, then add the field to the API (along with Vendor Display Name). Or, just add Company Name and Name to Print on Checks to the API. Looking for anyone else who has had this issue and how they solved it. Thanks!

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April 3, 2025

I am here to help you connect with the appropriate channel to address the vendor name discrepancies you are experiencing with the QBO API.

 

We have a dedicated platform for developers and users to share insights and solutions regarding API and other integration challenges. This community is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective troubleshooting. I suggest posting your inquiry in our Intuit Developer Community for further assistance.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to this link: Intuit Developer Help.
  2. Choose QuickBooks Online under the section What do you need help with?
  3. Click Ask a Question.
  4. Log into your existing Intuit Developer Account or create a new one.
  5. Type your concerns or questions in the designated field.
  6. Click the Ask button to submit.

 

If you want to view all the payments you have made to your vendors, you can run a report. For more information, refer to this article: Run a report with vendor totals in QuickBooks Online.

 

Our community forum is available for all your QuickBooks inquiries. Please feel free to leave a comment below. We look forward to assisting you again soon.