Workaround for qbo file import problem

deserttides · ‎May 12, 2025

I am on QB Desktop Pro 2021.

It's too late for me to purchase QB Desktop Pro 2024.

I am running into an error trying to manually load my .qbo banking transaction files into QB.

Does anyone know of a workaround?

I can go into the qbo file via Notepad to edit code if need be.

Thank you!!!!

BigRedConsulting

@deserttides RE: Does anyone know of a workaround?

Well, you could convert the QBO file into an IIF file and import it. Doing so will add all the transactions in the import file to the account register, so doing this is more appropriate if you don't enter data, but instead just import it. Many users do this for credit card type accounts.

You can use a product like our BRC OFX/QFX/QBO to IIF Converter to convert the file. It will also help you pick the correct QuickBooks name and account to use for each transaction - and remember your selection from session to session.

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SIAB · ‎May 12, 2025

Importing QBO files is part of the bank feed feature. You cannot use it on outdated versions of QB Desktop. You may have 2 options

1. Use TP Importer with your QB Desktop 2021. It's a $199 one time license and you can get it for free from a reseller.

https://get.transactionpro.com/bank_feed_alternative

2. Use the trial version of QB Desktop 2022 Enterprise as a workaround to run the bank feed feature.

ClaireSamanthaS · ‎May 12, 2025

The error appears due to the outdated version of your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), desterttides. As a workaround, you can use the trial version of QBDT.

Since QBDT 2021 has been discontinued, the option to use Web Connect will no longer be available. To continue accessing the banking feature, you can follow SIAB's suggestion to install a trial version on your computer, restore your file, and download or upload your bank transactions.

Another option is to subscribe to the latest version of the product to access our services. On the other hand, you can still manually record your data into QuickBooks and reconcile them.

Additionally, you can check out this article if you'd like to customize any report by adjusting the data, modifying columns, editing header/footer information, and personalizing the font and style: Customize reports in QuickBooks Desktop.

As always, you can visit our Community Forum if you have questions or concerns about uploading and managing your transactions in QuickBooks Desktop. Save this thread below and hit the Reply button, and we will be glad to assist you.

BigRedConsulting

@deserttides RE: Does anyone know of a workaround?

Well, you could convert the QBO file into an IIF file and import it. Doing so will add all the transactions in the import file to the account register, so doing this is more appropriate if you don't enter data, but instead just import it. Many users do this for credit card type accounts.

You can use a product like our BRC OFX/QFX/QBO to IIF Converter to convert the file. It will also help you pick the correct QuickBooks name and account to use for each transaction - and remember your selection from session to session.

deserttides

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