A bank transaction with category of transfer does not match/cannot find a paycheck transaction. the help does not address when the find does not yield any transactions.

Hello there, @jb64.

You can re-categorize your bank transactions by manually editing them one at a time. Just move the radio button from Transfer to Add in order to see the Select Category box. 

Once done and the Action column shows Add, click the Batch actions drop-down and choose Accept Selected. This should add the transactions to your register in QuickBooks.

Please check out the screenshots below for reference:

For more information about managing bank transactions and reconciling your  accounts, please visit these resources:

• Categorize and match online bank transactions in QuickBooks Online
• How to Reconcile an Account in QuickBooks Online

If there's anything else you need about this or any concerns with QuickBooks, let me know. I'll be right here to help. Wishing you all the best in everything that you do.

Hi BettyJane,  I appreciate your prompt response.    I have tried everything possible but my bank account differences increase due to the lack of clearing againts the existing paycheck

Here is the scenario = paycheck issued on 9/16

bank payment issue on 10/16

downloaded bacnk transaction is 10/16 with categorization of transfer

Thanks again for all the input - Judith

Thanks for the update, Judith. 

It's possible that the date range in the Match transaction page doesn't include the date you created the paycheck. We can customize it to see the employee's paycheck. If you've added the transfer into your register, we can undo and then match it. 

Let me show you how: 

1. Go to the Banking page.
2. Select the bank and from the Reviewed tab, look for the downloaded transaction. 
3. Under the ACTION column, click Undo.
4. Go to the For Review tab, click the transaction to view details. 
5. Click the Find match radio button. 
6. On the Match transactions page customize the date, let's say the From 09/01/2019 and To 10/31/2019. 
7. Look for the paycheck to match.
8. Click Save. 

Let's go to your bank's register to review its balance. Still on the Banking page, click the Go to Register link above the ACTION column. Once done, you can now reconcile the account. 

If you have other questions, you can always reach out to me.