Run an uncleared check report in QuickBooks Online

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You can run a report to find old or outstanding (uncleared) checks.  This helps you manage your check register and prepare for account reconciliation. 

There’s 2 methods to run this report in QuickBooks. 

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Method 1: Run a bank report sorted by cleared status

1. Follow this link to complete the steps in product . 
2. Find the bank checking account you want to run the report for. In the Action column, select Run report from the View register ▼dropdown.
3. Select Switch to classic view.
4. In the Report period ▼dropdown, select All Dates.
5. In the Sort ▼dropdown, select Clr, then select Descending order. Outstanding checks appear in the report.

Method 2: Run a bank report using the cleared status filter

This method is only available in QuickBooks Online Essentials, QuickBooks Online Plus, and QuickBooks Online Advanced.

1. Follow this link to complete the steps in product
2. Find the bank checking account you want to run the report for. In the Action column, select Run report from the View register ▼dropdown.
3. Select Switch to classic view, then select Customize.
4. In the Report period ▼dropdown, select All Dates.
5. Select Filter.
6. Select the Transaction Type checkbox. In the ▼dropdown, select Bill Payment (Check), Liability Payment (Check), and Paycheck.
7. Select the Cleared checkbox. In the ▼dropdown, select Uncleared.
8. Select Run report, then select Save customization for future use of this report.