Hello Elizabethannew! I'm here to assist you with downloading transactions from your checking bank account into a CSV file in QuickBooks. Simply navigate to the Reports section and search for the Transaction Detail by Account report to do this. I'll outline the steps below.
Here's how to export your transaction in your QuickBooks checking account:
- Go to the Reports menu.
- In the search bar labeled Type report name here, enter Transaction Detail by Account.
- Click the Report Period drop-down and select This year to date.
- Beside the Print icon, click the Export icon and select Export as CSV.

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If you have any further questions regarding how to download your transactions as a CSV file, please don't hesitate to comment below. I'm here to help with any queries you might have!