Printing an account number on a check

I know how challenging it is when a feature you're looking forward to isn't available, @Richard1121. Let me offer workarounds to help you print your account number on checks in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and address your vendor setup issue.

Currently, there isn't a direct way in QBO to print your account number on checks. However, you can enter it instead in the Memo field so it will show up on your checks.

To do that:

1. Go to + New and select Checks.
2. Enter the necessary information.
3. Scroll down to the Memo field and enter your account number.
4. Click Save and Close.

Alternatively, consider purchasing pre-printed checks that can be customized to include your account number and other details. This option provides flexibility and ensures your checks meet your specific needs.

While the feature to include an account number on checks is unavailable, I encourage sending your feedback to our software engineers so they can consider bringing this feature to life. To do that, click the Give Feedback option directly on the Print Check page.

Regarding your inability to set up a vendor, we can troubleshoot your browser to clear the outdated cache that causes the issue. First, open your account in an incognito window. Please see the following keyboard shortcuts:

• For Google Chrome browser: Ctrl + Shift + N
• For Mozilla Firefox browser: Ctrl + Shift + P
• For Safari browser: Command + Shift + N

Once resolved, you can return to your original browser to clear its cache or utilize another compatible one.

Moreover, I'll share this reference if you need to discontinue a check transaction in QBO: Record voided checks in QuickBooks Online.

Your input about printing account numbers on checks is valuable and can make a big difference. If you have other similar concerns, the Community page is a great option to ask for assistance. Be safe and well, Richard.

First, let me say this is absolutely absurd. For many, many, many years this has been a standard practice when paying bills with a check. Why has this not been implemented? I've seen quite many requests to do so (and similar shocking surprise when the only response is to suggest a 3rd party addon). Is it perhaps so that users who would prefer to print and mail checks might be encouraged (or forced) to subscribe to QBO bill pay?

For those of you looking for a less-than-ideal solution/work around consider using the 'Contact Name' fields to accomplish this goal (assuming you don't urgently need to collect/record a contact name for the vendor).

I am setting up all vendors that recommend this practice by using the Contact First Name field to input "Acct. #" and the Contact Last Name field to input the actual <account number> that you need to print on the check. Unfortunately, it also means that this account number will automatically print at the top of the address field but since the post office reads the mailing addresses from the bottom to the top, it should not affect delivery of the check you are mailing. (And shame on QBO for not giving users the control they need to do this logically in the Memo field).

This is the second somewhat major workaround I've had to come up with to continue using QBO due to what seems to be an intentional missing feature. The other being the 'Contact Name' for our customers appearing in the Bill To. I've had invoices rejected because it isn't appropriate that the manager's names (our very important people contacts) be present as part of the 'Bill To' on invoices. This creates missing customer data and thwarts my ability to store a contact name (quite vital for a customer) simply because I cannot control how I'd like the Bill To on my invoices to be formatted. I've made a few posts about both of these issues and will continue to make others because it is completely absurd there currently exists no method for controlling these 2 very simple placements of data on forms without tripling our software costs by subscribing to a 3rd party addon.