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June 29, 2026
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Request for Automatic Numbering Setup for Reference No. in Receive Payment (QuickBooks Online)

  • June 29, 2026
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How can I set up the automatic numbering function for the Reference No. in the Receive Payment section of QuickBooks Online?

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QuickBooks Team
June 29, 2026

We're unable to automate numbering for the Reference no. field, as it is designed as a free-text field. This allows manual entry and tracking of unique payment identifiers such as check numbers, wire IDs, or bank confirmations.

 

On top of that, you can submit a feature recommendation to our Product Development Team to request an automated numbering option. Your ideas help us understand your needs and shape our future updates.

 

We'll be right here if you have further questions about this.