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AlexW29
Level 2

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

I have created suppliers which are set to their correct currencies, but when I select the supplier in the Receipts centre it tries to add the transaction in GBP and then tells me the transaction is in the wrong currency.
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Best answer April 07, 2023

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JaeAnnC
QuickBooks Team

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

Thanks for joining in on this discussion.

 

I understand the urgency of having the feature to add foreign currency transactions via receipts. At this time, there's no set date for when this option will be available in QuickBooks Online (QBO). While we appreciate your input, it is subject to review and approval by our software engineers. 

 

For now, you can track the status of your suggestions by visiting our Customer Feedback page.

 

In addition, I've got you this article so you can manage foreign currencies seamlessly: Set up and use multicurrency in QuickBooks Online.

 

Let me know in the comments below if you have more questions about multicurrency. We're always available to answer your queries. Stay safe!

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GeorgiaC
QuickBooks Team

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

Hi AlexW29, thanks for posting - the receipt function does not currently support multicurrency, this must be in the same currency as the bank account that they are uploaded to.

AlexW29
Level 2

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

GeorgiaC, thank you for the reply. I am trying to add the transactions as Bills (therefore not uploading to a bank account) but assume that multicurrency is also not supporting in this instance? Is this something that is being developed as I have found the Receipts function very basic since it was introduced.

GeorgiaC
QuickBooks Team

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

Thanks for getting back to me! Once multicurrency is enabled bills can be raised in any currency, are you attempting to categorise this against the default creditors GBP account?

AlexW29
Level 2

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

I have multicurrency enabled and have created a new Supplier with the currency set to USD. I then go to Receipts, where my client has uploaded their invoice, and click on Review. At the top, I change the Document Type to Bill and select the new foreign currency supplier from the Payee list. I complete the remaining fields, with the Account/Category set to the relevant expense (not Creditors). The amount boxes do not specify any currency, which suggests that QuickBooks will apply the relevant currency based on the supplier chosen, however when I then click Create Bill I get a warning which states: The transaction needs to be in the same currency as the A/R and A/P accounts you use. 

AlexW29
Level 2

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

 
ChristineJoieR
QuickBooks Team

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

Thank you for posting here in the Community, @AlexW29 . I can share some details about the error you encountered in multi currencies in QuickBooks Online.

 

There's an ongoing research about the multi-currency feature, and our product engineers are already aware of it. We'll keep you posted once the issue is resolved.

 

As a workaround, you can create an expense and enter the foreign currency to record the transactions in QuickBooks Online. I'm adding this article to your reference: Enter expenses in QuickBooks Online

 

Come back if you still need further clarification. I'm always here to support you.

Monika Clapham
Level 1

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

Hello, has this been sorted now and the receipts function works in multicurrency?

GeorgiaC
QuickBooks Team

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

Hi Monika, thanks for joining this thread - receipts uploaded via the banking mechanism can only be imported in the home currency of the QuickBooks account. We do appreciate this is a limitation and we've passed feedback to our developers for the support of multi-currency. :folded_hands:

Chroma
Level 1

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

This is a really part of Quickbooks and makes life a real pain when travelling with foreign expenses!  What’s is the status of this feature?

JaeAnnC
QuickBooks Team

Can you add foreign currency transactions via the Receipts function?

Thanks for joining in on this discussion.

 

I understand the urgency of having the feature to add foreign currency transactions via receipts. At this time, there's no set date for when this option will be available in QuickBooks Online (QBO). While we appreciate your input, it is subject to review and approval by our software engineers. 

 

For now, you can track the status of your suggestions by visiting our Customer Feedback page.

 

In addition, I've got you this article so you can manage foreign currencies seamlessly: Set up and use multicurrency in QuickBooks Online.

 

Let me know in the comments below if you have more questions about multicurrency. We're always available to answer your queries. Stay safe!

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