Importing Vendors and Vendor Bank Details
You can import multiple vendors and their bank details into NetSuite using a CSV file. This is especially useful when onboarding a large number of vendors at a single time.
Prerequisites
In a CSV file with vendors, include the following information in the specified order:
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Vendor Name
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IsPerson
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Email
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Phone
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Primary Subsidiary
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Vendor Remittance Email – Optional
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DefaultShipping
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DefaultBilling
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Address
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Address 1
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Address 2
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Address 3
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City – Don't use special or diacritic characters
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State – Use short names and don't use special or diacritic characters
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Zip – Between 5 to 10 numeric characters
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Opening Balance
In a CSV file with vendor banks, include the following information in the specified order:
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Vendor Name
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Routing Number
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Account Type
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Account Owner Name
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Bank Account Number
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Bank Name
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Default – Enter yes only for one of the bank accounts being added
When importing vendor details using CSV:
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Review the import summary for any errors or warnings.
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Vendors with missing or invalid required fields are not imported.
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If you encounter errors, review the error log provided after the import is completed. Correct any issues before trying to import the details again.
To import a CSV file:
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Using the Administrator role, go to Setup > Import/Export > Import CSV Records.
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Select Relationships from the Import Type list.
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Select Vendors from the Record Type list.
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Set the CSV Column Delimiter that you used in your CSV file.
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Click Next.
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Follow the steps in the Import Assistant.
For instructions, see Importing CSV Files with the Import Assistant.
Related Topics
- Intelligent Payment Automation
- Vendor Setup and Management for Payment Automation
- Importing Vendors and Vendor Bank Details
- Creating Vendors for Automated Bill Payments
- Using the Dashboard's Payments and Vendors Section
- Payment Processing
- Frequently Asked Questions about Intelligent Payment Automation