When a client gives me a check, how do I show it as undeposited funds until I get to the bank?

Glad to see you here, @judi9,

I want to make sure you're able to manage your funds in QuickBooks. Just to clarify, are you using the Self-Employed version of QuickBooks? I'm asking about this because the Undeposited Funds account is currently unavailable in this version.

When you receive a check, you will need to record in the Transactions page. Any entry recorded is considered as deposited in your bank account. See this link for the steps to record self-employed entries: Manually add transactions in QuickBooks Self-Employed

On the other hand, if you're using QuickBooks Online, the steps to hold funds in the U/F account is easy. First, record the payment as a bank deposit then apply it to the invoice at a later time. Here's how:

1. Go to the + New icon and choose Bank Deposit.
2. Proceed to the Add funds to this deposit section.
3. Enter the customer name(s) in the Received From column.
4. Make sure to use Accounts Receivable for the Account so you can link it to the invoice.
5. Add a Payment Method then the respective amount you received. In your case, credit card.
   

When you're ready, link the payment to individual invoices. You will see the steps here in this article: How to link a deposit to an invoice?

Please update this thread for any additional information or help about the steps. I'll be right here to assist you. Have a good one!