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Ltran2101
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Two matches for my bank transaction, how do I fix?

I printed a check but entered the bill several weeks later (I entered the bill and due date using the date I printed the check).  Now I have two matches on my uploaded bank transactions, one for the the check and one for the bill.  How do I reconcile this? Do I need to delete the bill?  Could someone please help? 

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Best answer November 16, 2023

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FateCandylaneT
QuickBooks Team

Two matches for my bank transaction, how do I fix?

I've got the assistance you need when handling two matches found for your banking transaction, Ltran2101. Let me help you apply the check to an open bill.

 

Matches found on your bank registers usually happen if these entries have the same amounts and date details entered. With that, you don't have to delete or void the existing bill created on your account. Thus, it's best to review the vendor bill and check transactions before preforming any changes.

 

If your bills and checks are similar entries, you have to apply the payment (check) to the open bill transaction. Then, link the check to the bill using the Pay Bills option to show the regular check as the payment. To do this:

 

  1. Open the check you created and update the account to Accounts Payable (AP) or enter AP under Categories.
  2. Choose the vendor name from the Customer/Project section.
  3. Review all information and select Save & Close.

 

check.png

 

Then, pay the bill.

 

  1. Go to the +New icon and click Pay Bills.
  2. Choose the bill connected to the check.
  3. Review the details and click Save & Close

 

bill.png

 

After these steps, you can then match the downloaded entry to the Bill Payment (Check) transaction.

 

However, if these are separate accounts, choose either the check or bill entries to match the online bank transaction.

 

Once all accounts are reviewed and categorized, start reconciling your books to make sure the balances on your online data matches your banking statements.

 

Fill me in on this thread anytime you need further assistance managing bank entries in your account. I'll be around, willing to provide additional help. Keep safe!

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FateCandylaneT
QuickBooks Team

Two matches for my bank transaction, how do I fix?

I've got the assistance you need when handling two matches found for your banking transaction, Ltran2101. Let me help you apply the check to an open bill.

 

Matches found on your bank registers usually happen if these entries have the same amounts and date details entered. With that, you don't have to delete or void the existing bill created on your account. Thus, it's best to review the vendor bill and check transactions before preforming any changes.

 

If your bills and checks are similar entries, you have to apply the payment (check) to the open bill transaction. Then, link the check to the bill using the Pay Bills option to show the regular check as the payment. To do this:

 

  1. Open the check you created and update the account to Accounts Payable (AP) or enter AP under Categories.
  2. Choose the vendor name from the Customer/Project section.
  3. Review all information and select Save & Close.

 

check.png

 

Then, pay the bill.

 

  1. Go to the +New icon and click Pay Bills.
  2. Choose the bill connected to the check.
  3. Review the details and click Save & Close

 

bill.png

 

After these steps, you can then match the downloaded entry to the Bill Payment (Check) transaction.

 

However, if these are separate accounts, choose either the check or bill entries to match the online bank transaction.

 

Once all accounts are reviewed and categorized, start reconciling your books to make sure the balances on your online data matches your banking statements.

 

Fill me in on this thread anytime you need further assistance managing bank entries in your account. I'll be around, willing to provide additional help. Keep safe!

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