debit card refund to credit my account for a purchase made

Hello there, @annstephens.

Welcome to the Community space. I can help you enter the return transaction that shows up on your online bank statement.

First, record the Deposit of the vendor check:

1. Click Banking.
2. Select Make Deposits.
3. Click the Received from drop-down and choose the vendor who sent you the refund.
4. In the From Account drop-down,  select the Accounts Payable account.
5. In the Amount column, enter the actual amount of the Vendor check.
6. Click Save & Close.

Second, record the Bill Credit for the returned items:

1. Click Vendors.
2. Select Enter Bills.
3. Select the Credit radio-button to account for the return of goods.
4. Enter the Vendor name.
5. Click the Items Tab.
6. Enter the returned items with the same amounts as the refund check.
7. Click Save & Close.

Lastly, link the deposit to the Bill Credit:

1. Click Vendors.
2. Select Pay Bills.
3. Check the Deposit that matches the Vendor check amount.
4. Click Set Credits.
5. Apply the Bill Credit you created earlier then click Done.
6. Click Pay Selected Bills.
7. Click Done.

That should record the vendor refund, annstephens.

Let me know you have follow up questions about refunds. I'm still here to offer my assistance. Wishing you all the best!