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hk-life-church
Level 1

How do I resolve banking error (185)

I have completed linking by bank account with QBO however, I have been receiving this message, " Something isn't working. Complete some security steps for Hang Seng (HK) - Business Banking. Then we'll get your latest transactions. (185)" The think is, I tried completing that few times already.
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SIAB
Level 7

How do I resolve banking error (185)

Try opening your QBO account on any private/incognito browser.

FateCandylaneT
QuickBooks Team

How do I resolve banking error (185)

You'll have to comply with your bank's additional security requirements, HKLife.

 

Error 185 indicates that your bank needs additional information after you enter your login credentials. This implies that your financial institution has implemented extra security measures, such as a security question or a one-time passcode, which you need to provide in order to proceed.

 

With this, make sure to enter your correct login credentials to avoid issues with email verification.

 

In addition, if your bank prompts you with a security question, you'll have to respond to it. You'll see this error again the next time you update if you have multiple security questions.

 

As you enter your answers, QuickBooks Online remembers the security questions and responses you've provided. If your bank asks for an OTP, you'll receive this code (on a device, through text, call, etc.) and enter it each time you encounter Error 185.

 

If you don't see the security questions, check another browser or disable your browser's pop-up blocker.

 

Please refer to these keyboard shortcuts based on your browser type:

 

  • Google Chrome: Ctrl + Shift + N
  • Mozilla Firefox: Ctrl + Shift + P
  • Microsoft Edge: Ctrl + Shift + P
  • Safari: Command + Shift + N

 

You can refer to this article to view different banking errors and how to fix them: What to do if you get a bank error or can't download transactions in QuickBooks Online.

 

Reach out to us if you have further queries about banking errors.