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Deadwood Al
July 12, 2024
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There's probably a simple way ....

  • July 12, 2024
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There are times when we generate an EFT check payment via Bank | Write Checks, but when we try to print a copy of this check, it tries to print the "next" check number instead of EFT. If we enter EFT into the check # field, the system responds with "Please place a numeric value ...."   So how do we print a copy of an EFT payment (check)???

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    JanbonN
    July 12, 2024

    I'm here to help you print your Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) check, @Deadwood Al.

     

    In QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), the check number field accepts only numerical values when printing your checks. The error message you're encountering is due to the alphabetical characters you included.

     

    As a workaround, you can use a temporary numerical value to print the EFT check successfully. Please ensure to change the original check number on your bank register to maintain accurate records in QBDT.

     

    Here's how:

     

    1. Go to Banking and select Use Register.
    2. Select the account in the dropdown and click OK.
    3. Open the EFT transaction in the register and edit the check number.
    4. Once done, click Save and Close.

     

    Moreover, you can explore third-party applications that allow including alphabetical values when printing your EFT checks.

     

    Furthermore, to have the option to include alphabetical characters in check numbers when printing, I recommend submitting direct feedback to our product engineers. Your input is appreciated for the betterment of the program.

     

    1. Go to Help and select Send Feedback Online.
    2. Choose Product Suggestion.
    3. Complete the QuickBooks Feedback form.
    4. Once done, click Send Feedback.

     

    Additionally, you can refer to this article to personalize your reports: Customize reports in QuickBooks Desktop.

     

    Let us know if you have other concerns with your checks in QBDT. We're here to help you in any way we can.

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