How to Delete an Account in Xero

Quick summary

To delete an account in Xero, navigate to the Chart of Accounts via the Accounting menu, select the account using its checkbox, and confirm deletion. This process permanently removes the selected account from your Xero organization.

Steps

1. On the Xero dashboard, click Accounting in the top menu bar.
2. Select Chart of Accounts from the dropdown list.
3. Find the account you want to remove and tick the checkbox beside it.
4. Click the Delete button to initiate removal.
5. Tap OK to confirm and complete the deletion request.
6. The selected account is now permanently deleted from your Xero organization.