When entering receipts into Chart of Accounts for a credit card, can I link an account to a payee so it automatically populates the field.

Yes, you can link an account to a payee so that the fields populate automatically when entering a transaction into the Chart of Accounts (COA) in QuickBooks Online (QBO), leakwv. 
 

In QBO, when you enter a transaction into the COA, only the Expense and Credit Card Credit entries automatically populate the fields. To ensure this works smoothly, you'll need to assign a default account or category to each of your payees or vendors. Here’s how you can do it:
 

1. Navigate to the Expenses tab on the left panel and click on Vendors.
2. From the list, select the vendor's name, then click Edit.

 
3. In the Additional Info section, look under Accounting and select a default expense category dropdown appropriate for this vendor.

4. Click Save to apply these settings.
 

Additionally, when creating a new transaction in QBO, you can use the + New button. The system will automatically populate fields for Expense, Check, Bill, Vendor Credit, and Credit Card Credit transactions, making your accounting tasks more efficient.

For future reference, you can refer to this article for a useful guide in reconciling your account. Reconcile an account in QuickBooks Online. I

If you have any more questions about entering receipts or transactions in QBO, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to support you every step of the way.