How to Fix Bank Feeds Issues in QuickBooks Desktop

Before resolving this issue, users must update QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) to its latest version and create a backup of the company file to ensure the safety of the company’s financial data. Here are the steps to fix the QuickBooks Bank Feeds issue, the prerequisites, ways to identify this error, and preventive measures.

Steps to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Bank Feed Problems

Check out the solutions to fix the QuickBooks Bank Feeds issue based on the causes that triggered the error. 

Solution 1: Set Up Internet Security Correctly

Mentioned below are the steps to fix QuickBooks Desktop when a bank feed issue arises due to incorrect Internet settings:

• Open Internet Explorer.
• Click “Tools” and then select “Internet Options.”
• Go to the “Advanced” tab.
• Scroll to the “Security” section.
• Check if “TLS 1.2” is enabled.
• Enable “TLS 1.2″ if it’s not already selected.
• Apply the changes.
• Use the QuickBooks TLS 1.2 tool to verify and update your system if needed.

Note: Ensure this setting is active for secure connections with banking and QuickBooks.

Move on to the next solution if the issue is unresolved.

Solution 2: Download Bank Feed Transactions in a Test Company File

Follow the steps given below to fix the QuickBooks bank feed issue caused due to issues in the bank server. 

• Open QuickBooks.
• Select “File” and click on “New Company.”
• Choose “Express Start” or “Start Setup.”
• Set up Bank Feeds for the account with the issue.
• Try to download your transactions.
• If the error appears, the issue might be with your bank’s server.
• Contact your bank for help and provide them with a copy of your Bank Feeds logs.

Is the issue unresolved? Move on to another solution. 

Solution 3: Ensure Compatibility of Bank File and QuickBooks

Users must check out the compatibility of the file from your Bank with QuickBooks Desktop by following the steps given below. 

• Identify the bank file format causing the compatibility issue (e.g., CSV, OFX, or QFX).
• Use your banking app or contact your bank to export transaction data in the required format.
• Obtain a file conversion tool that changes the bank file format to one compatible with QuickBooks.
• Install and launch the conversion tool on your computer.
• Select the exported bank file as the source file in the conversion tool.
• Choose the QuickBooks-compatible file type (e.g., QBO or QIF) in the tool.
• Convert the data using the tool.
• Verify the converted file for accuracy once the conversion finishes.
• Save the converted file in an easily accessible location on your system.
• In QuickBooks, go to the Banking or File menu.
• Select “Import Transactions” or a similar option.
• Choose the converted file to import into QuickBooks and follow the on-screen instructions.
• After importing, review the transactions to ensure they match your bank data.
• Match and categorize transactions as needed.

Refer to other solutions given below if the issue persists. 

Solution 4: Refresh the Connection with Your Bank

Sometimes, one or more bank accounts in your company file have a problem., in such cases, the Bank Feed Issue is encountered by the QuickBooks Desktop users. Follow the steps given below to resolve the issue: 

• Check for inactive bank accounts with online banking enabled.
• Go to “Company” and select “Chart of Accounts.”
• Tick the “Include Inactive” box to see inactive accounts.
• Look for any inactive account with a lightning bolt symbol, indicating online banking is active.
• Right-click the inactive account and select “Edit Account.”
• In the “Bank Feed Settings,” choose “Deactivate All Online Services” and click “OK.”
• Select “Save & Close.”
• Close and reopen your company file.
• Ensure the lightning bolt is removed from the inactive account.

Note: While setting up, hold the Ctrl key each time you click a button (except when entering information). This helps refresh the connection with your bank.

Solution 5: Create and Merge Accounts

You can create or merge accounts in Accounts in QBDT to avoid facing bank feed issues: 

• Right-click in QuickBooks Desktop and select “New” to create an account.
• To merge accounts, right-click the account you want to merge and select “Edit Account.”
• Check for issues with your company file. Create a copy of the account and merge it with the original.
• Go to the Chart of Accounts.
• Right-click the affected account and select “Edit Account.”
• Copy the account name and add an asterisk (*) at the end of it.
• In the “Bank Feed Settings,” select “Deactivate All Online Services” and click “OK.”
• Save the changes and close the account.
• Create a new account in the Chart of Accounts.
• When setting up the new account, paste the copied name with the asterisk.
• Close and reopen the company file.
• To merge, right-click the account with the asterisk and select “Edit Account.”
• Remove the asterisk and select “Save & Close.”
• Click “Yes” to confirm merging the accounts.
• Set up Bank Feeds for the merged account.
• Test by downloading transactions to ensure the merge worked.

Note: The company file may be damaged if you can't edit or merge accounts.

Move on to the next solution to fix the persisting bank feed issue.

Solution 6: Turn Off and Set Up Online Banking for Other Accounts

Here are the steps to turn off and set up online banking for other accounts to prevent facing QuickBooks Bank Feeds Issue:

• Go to “Lists” and select “Chart of Accounts.”
• Right-click the account to disconnect and select “Edit Account.”
• In the “Bank Settings” tab, choose “Deactivate All Online Services.”
• Save the changes.
• To set up online banking for another account, repeat the process.
• This time, select “Activate” instead of “Deactivate.”
• Enter your bank login credentials to connect to the new account.

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Steps to Switch Between Banking Modes in QuickBooks Desktop

Users must follow the step-by-step guide to switch banking modes in QuickBooks Desktop. 

• Update QuickBooks to the latest release and switch to single-user mode.
• Go to “Edit” and select “Preferences.”
• Choose “Checking” and go to “Company Preferences.”
• In the Bank Feeds section, select one of the following modes:
  • Advanced Mode: Use the Transactions List window to add or match transactions. Create rules to automate transaction matching.
  • Express Mode: Use the Transactions List window. Renaming rules are created automatically.
  • Classic Mode: Use the account register to add or match transactions. You control when to create aliases.

What are the Reasons behind QuickBooks Bank Feeds not working issues?

Several users are facing this kind of issue during their business journey. But unfortunately, they don’t know the real cause of this technical error. It is found that proper assistance from Web Connect is required whenever you are going to download transactions. The entire process becomes problematic when the Web Connect is improper; as a result it doesn’t allow Bank Feeds to work appropriately as earlier.

• During the synchronization, the bank server that is added is not capable of working well.
• The users have been attempting to retrieve the specifics of any particular transaction for more than a period of 90 days.
• When the bank is supported by QuickBooks, stop, and the user has an account inside.
• Due to the errors in synchronization with the QuickBooks accounting software and the particular bank account that has been added.
• Your banking institution is experiencing issues, such as pending alerts on your bank feeds.
• There is an issue with the FI servers, or the bank information is not current.
• There’s a problem with the Internet.
• Your company file contains a problem with one or more bank accounts.
• QuickBooks does not recognize the file from your bank.
• You’re using an unsupported version of QuickBooks or an outdated version of Internet Explorer. 

All the solutions listed above prove effective and bring out satisfactory results, specifically when the users are unable to get over the technical glitches and errors.

Conclusion!

Well, these are the most common QuickBooks banking errors that most of the users come across while using the Online Banking facility in QB. With the techniques outlined above, you can eliminate the Common QuickBooks bank feed problem. However, there may be times when you are unable to correct an error; in this situation, we recommend contacting our QuickBooks experts via live chat, and they will give you the most appropriate remedies to overcome such QB banking errors.

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