I ran payroll from the wrong bank account. How can I change it to the correct account?

We can change it through the Payroll Settings page, lw10.

I've got the steps on how to do it:

1. Click the Gear icon, and then select Payroll settings.
2. Select Accounting under Preferences.
3. Choose the correct payroll account in the Checking Account section.
4. Scroll-down and click OK.
5. If you want the changes to reflect on the existing transactions, click Update.
6. Click OK.

You can also take a look at this article when paying your employee: Process or run payroll.

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I had the same issue. I recently switched from desktop to online and on the first payroll run on the new system it defaulted to "petty cash account". I didn't realize until the cheques were cashed and appeared in the banking feeds but I was unable to match them correctly. I've followed the steps going to the gear icon and up dating the setting but when you go to update existing transactions it states that "we'll change all accounts except the one in the Bank Account section" all other payroll runs have been updated to be posted to the chequing account. How can I change that payroll run to reflect it from our chequing account and not the petty cash. 

Hi there, @warren183.

At this time, system-generated transactions like Payroll Checks can't be moved to another account. As a workaround, you can consider creating a journal entry or transferring the funds to the correct checking account. However, if you prefer to create a journal entry, I suggest seeking help with your accountant to ensure it's recorded appropriately.

To enter a transfer, please follow the detailed steps below:

1. Click the + New button, then select Transfer.
2. From the Transfer Funds From drop-down list, choose the bank account that the funds are coming out of.
3. From the Transfer Funds To drop-down list, pick the bank account the funds are being deposited into.
4. In the Transfer Amount field, enter the amount being transferred.
5. Edit the Date to the payroll check date.
6. Click Save and close.

Here's an article you can read for your reference: Transfer funds between accounts.

Just in case you want to run payroll reports, feel free to check out this article for more details: Run payroll reports.

Please let me know how it goes in the comment section below. I'm only a post away if you have any follow-up questions. Wishing you all the best.

I did the same I have made a suggestion to quickbooks I recommend you do as well. Here is how I worded mine.

You need to fix your system where I can correct where payroll actually came out of. The Direct deposits came from the correct bank account however I can not correct the correct registry in quickbooks, a journal entry is not a correction!  If You CAN NOT DELETE THEM THEN YOU NEED A WAY TO MOVE THEM TO THE CORRECT ACCOUNT ASAP!!!!