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jljent
Level 2

Record bounced check feature not working

I regularly use the bounced check feature using the desktop version (2019). A customer bounced a check to us. I used the feature and recorded the appropriate fees and whatnot. I then re-deposited the check and added NSF to the check number to differentiate between the two payments. It was then returned for a second time...I tried to record the 2nd bounced check but the feature is not working. It's gray and not an option to choose ... I've had this happen before and assumed the payment had not cleared the undeposited funds account via the 'make deposits' screen but it had. 

 

I have also used the 'rebuild data' feature under utilities but it did not fix the issue. Thoughts?

 

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Best answer November 19, 2019

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jljent
Level 2

Record bounced check feature not working

Nevermind....I didn't select that the payment was a check. I knew it had to be something basic! ugh.

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jljent
Level 2

Record bounced check feature not working

Nevermind....I didn't select that the payment was a check. I knew it had to be something basic! ugh.

ChristieAnn
QuickBooks Team

Record bounced check feature not working

Hi there, jljent.
 
Its good to hear that the issue is already fixed. I'll be glad to help you if you have any other questions.
 
Please know that you're always welcome to post here in Community. Wishing you and your business continued success.
hartholdingsinc
Level 1

Record bounced check feature not working

I need to know why my record bounced check feature is not working.  We use Quickbooks merchant services (e-checks only) and need to record the bounced check.  It would be nice if this was handled through the merchant services interface.

Jovychris_A
Moderator

Record bounced check feature not working

Thanks for posting to the Community, @hartholdingsinc.

 

Please make sure that you change the method before you recorded it as a bounced check.

 

Let me show you how to change it to check for you to record it as a bounced check:

  1. Go to the Customers menu and then select Customer Center.
  2. Select Transactions.
  3. Choose Received Payments.
  4. Double-click the payment you want to record as a bounced check.

     
  5. On the received payments window, change the payment method to Check. (Please take note that the check must not be waiting to be cleared in the Undeposited Funds account, as it would have to have cleared the bank to bounce)
  6. Click Save & Close.
     
  7. Double-click the payment again to record it as a bounced check.
  8. Select Record Bounced Check and then enter the details.
  9. Click Next and then select Finish.
  10. Hit Save & Close.

There it'll be recorded as a bounced check.

 

You can refer to this article for more options on how to record bounced checks: Handle Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) or bounced check from customers.

 

If you wanted to know how to combine multiple transactions into a single record, you can check this article: Record and make Bank Deposits in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

Please let me know if you have additional questions. I'm always here to help you. Have a good one!

hartholdingsinc
Level 1

Record bounced check feature not working

I don't have the option to change the payment type.  The only thing that shows is "e-check" and it is greyed out.

JaneD
Moderator

Record bounced check feature not working

Hi hartholdingsinc,

 

Since the payment method is grayed out, you'll want to manually record the bounced check in QuickBooks. Beforehand, let's create an item and income account for tracking bounced checks and their associated charges.

 

To create an income account:

  1. Go to Lists and select Chart of Accounts.
  2. Click on the Account drop-down at the bottom and choose New to create a new account.
  3. Select Income Account and click on Continue.
  4. Type in Bounced Checks Income as the account name.
  5. Click on Save & Close.

Then, create an item called "Bad Check Charge". Just make sure to select the Other Charge type.

 

Once you're done, record a journal entry to reverse the original payment. You can follow the steps in the Option 2 section in this article: Handle Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) or bounced check from customers.

 

Just in case a check has been returned by your vendor due to non-sufficient funds, check this article on how to manage a bounced check you wrote.

 

Please let us know if you have any other concerns. We're always here to help.

TRRb
Level 1

Record bounced check feature not working

Just to confirm a similar situation I have - here is a screen shot of a processed Merchant Service deposit, which Intuit Payments later notified me was returned.   Note that the "Record Bounced Check" button is grayed out, AND the PMT. METHOD is grayed out, so I can't change the PMT. METHOD to get the "Record Bounced Check" ungrayed out.

 

It looks like in this case I have to do the bounced check via the old manual process.  Is there any other way to get the items ungrayed?  Is this a "bug" needing to be reported?

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JonpriL
Moderator

Record bounced check feature not working

Hello there, @TRRb!

 

The Record Bounced Check and the Payment Method function is grayed out when you received an e-check or an e-check returned payment. You're on the right track in manually recording the bounced check by following the steps shared by my colleague, @JaneD.

 

Lastly, here's a few articles you can read to help manage your customers and sales transactions: Income and Expenses for QuickBooks Desktop.

 

If there's anything else that I can help you with, let me know in the comments. I'll be here to lend a hand.

TRRb
Level 1

Record bounced check feature not working

Is this a "bug"?  If not, can it be a feature request to enable "Record Bounced Check" for such Merchant Services Deposits?

IntuitLily
Moderator

Record bounced check feature not working

I appreciate the quick response, @TRRb.

 

As mentioned by my colleague, it seems that this option is grayed out once the system recognized the returned payment.

 

Our Product Team is constantly working to improve the product and appreciates the help of users in bringing things like this to their attention. I'll take note of this and pass it along.

 

Should you need anything else, please let me know. I'm here to help however I can.

TRRb
Level 1

Record bounced check feature not working

Thank you!

Steve_C
QuickBooks Team

Record bounced check feature not working

Hey TRRb. I'm glad my issue was resolved. Make sure to come back if you need anything else someone is always ready to help in the QuickBooks community. Have a great rest of your day. 

HankR
Level 1

Record bounced check feature not working

I see this issue came up over a year ago and it still hasn't been fixed. Any plans of doing so?

Mich_S
QuickBooks Team

Record bounced check feature not working

Hi there, @HankR.

 

The payment method is greyed out. However, you'll have an option to manually record bounced checks in QuickBooks. Before that, create an item and income account for tracking bounced checks and their associated charges.

 

Here's how:

  1. Click on the Lists menu. Select Chart of Accounts.
  2. Click on the Account drop-down at the bottom and choose New to create a new account.
  3. Choose Income Account and hit Continue.
  4. Type in Bounced Checks Income.
  5. Hit Save and close.

Then, create an item called "Bad Check Charge". Just make sure to select the Other Charge type.

 

Once done, you can follow the steps in Option 2: Handle Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) or bounced check from customersThis way, you can create a journal entry to reverse the original payment. 

 

You can also review this article in case of returned checks: Manage a bounced check you wrote

 

Let me know if you have further questions. Have a good one!

Praveen_Uduweriya
Level 3

Record bounced check feature not working

This was life saving for me

Giovann_G
Moderator

Record bounced check feature not working

Hello there, Prav_U.

 

I'm glad my colleague was able to help you out with your concern.

 

Please don't hesitate to post any details if you need further assistance. The Community team is always ready to assist you. Take care and have a wonderful day.

PQH
Level 2

Record bounced check feature not working

 

QuickBooks Pro Plus 2022 – Windows

 

When I enter a payment in the Customer Payment area, the payment defaults to E-Check and there’s no way to change it. I think it also greys out the Record Bounced Check feature, which is what I really want to work.

 

I’ve Verified and Rebuilt the data and that didn’t change the problems above.

GlinetteC
Moderator

Record bounced check feature not working

I appreciate the steps you've tried with Bounced Check issue concernPQH.

 

You'll have the option to record the bounced check in QuickBooks manually. Ensure to create an item and income account for tracking the bounce checks and charges associated with them. Here are the steps in creating an income account:

 

  1. From the Lists menu, select Chart of Accounts.
  2. Click on the Account drop-down at the bottom and choose New to create a new account.
  3. Select Income Account and click on Continue.
  4. Type in Bounced Checks Income as the account name.
  5. Click on Save & Close.

 

Now, create an item called "Bad Check Charge". Just make sure to select the Other Charge type.

 

For additional details, check it out here

 

As always, you can post your questions anytime here. I'll be around to assist.

TDoh1
Level 1

Record bounced check feature not working

After going through all the suggestions, rebuild, verify data, etc. Nothing was working for me to activate the "Bounced Check" feature. We use merchant services and our payments are all e-checks. 

 

Here's how I dealt with it. 

1. (After notification that the payment was NSF from the customer or bank) Process a new payment for the existing invoice. 

2. Because this invoice will be "paid twice", QB will ask you what you want to do with the payment credit in the lower left section of the Customer Payment screen;

OVERPAYMENT 

When finished:

-Leave the credit to be used later 

-Refund the amount to the customer

 

-->choose Refund the amount to the customer

Then choose to create a check but don't print it. 

 

Essentially what this is doing is charging back the amount that bounced (virtually). Works like a charm, no messy credits and balances out of whack. 

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