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January 27, 2022
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transfer funds between bank accounts

  • January 27, 2022
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I have 4 bank accounts linked to my QBO account. I routinely transfer funds between all of these accounts. Do I need record every transfer under NEW-OTHER-TRANSFER? Or do I just make the transfer with my banking institution and wait for it to appear in my transactions to match up?

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January 27, 2022

Hello, stephengroeschel.

 

Yes, you need to record a transfer when you move money from one account to another. This is one of the best practices for ensuring that all money flows are properly recorded.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the +New icon.
  2. Select Transfer under Other.
  3. In the Transfer Funds From dropdown, choose the bank account the funds are moved from.
  4. Locate the receiving bank account under the Transfer Funds To dropdown.
  5. Enter the transfer amount and the date.
  6. Once done, hit Save and close.

 

For more details, you can review this article: Transfer funds between accounts.

 

In addition, I've added this resource to ensure your bank transaction are placed in the correct accounts: Categorize and match online bank transactions in QuickBooks Online.

 

You're always welcome to add any details if you have further questions with banking. I'll be here to help you.

January 27, 2022

Following up on what @Giovann_G  said...

 

You always want to enter all transactions when they occur.   The Bank Feed is to show you what has happened at the bank (cleared) and *IF* it matches what should have happened.  I wouldn't recommend you just Accept the Bank Feed to fill in the transactions.  

 

Then your month end Reconciliation should confirm what you think you have in the bank, what the bank thinks you have and a confirmation of what checks or credit card charges have not yet cleared. 

DIETRYINGAuthor
January 27, 2022

Ok, but sometimes when I do enter them as a transfer they wined up as duplicates?

January 27, 2022

They shouldn't if you Match them to the Bank Feed.  If you just Add them, then yes, you'd have the original entry and then the entry the Bank Feed.

 

February 14, 2022

Transferring money between different bank accounts is a common need for most people. I myself have three different banks I use for my personal and business needs, and I initiate transfers between them at least once a week. In other cases, I might be sending money to someone else, which also requires a bank to bank transfer.

 

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