Why is payroll setup requiring me to connect my bank again? i already connected my bank when i set up regular quickbooks

I'd be glad to help with your question about payroll setup in QBO, lindsaycfhr-gmai.

Connecting your bank for payroll Direct Deposit and e-pay is different from Online Banking. This is the reason why you still need to set up your banking details even if your bank is already synced for downloading transactions.

Here's an article about this process for more details: Connect Your Bank to Online Payroll.

Once added, make sure to verify test transactions for your account after two banking days.

Let me also share a couple of articles for additional guidance and reference as well:

• How to Check Your Direct Deposit Setup Status
• Get Help if You’re Over a Direct Deposit Limit
• Fix Direct Deposit Issues

You can always reply to me or post questions in the Community if you need help again. We're always here to guide and assist you.