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Why Use Undeposited Funds in QuickBooks Online (QBO)

When syncing payments from Docket into QuickBooks Online (QBO), we recommend sending them to Undeposited Funds instead of directly into a bank account. This makes reconciliation easier and prevents duplicate revenue.


Benefits of Using Undeposited Funds

1. Match Bank Deposits Accurately

  • Payment processors like Payrix often combine multiple customer payments into a single lump-sum deposit.
  • With Undeposited Funds, you can group those individual payments into one Bank Deposit in QBO that matches your bank feed exactly.
     

2. Prevent Duplicate Entries

  • If payments post directly to a bank account in QBO:
    • Each payment appears as its own deposit.
    • Your bank feed usually shows one lump sum.
  • This mismatch causes duplicate deposits, reconciliation issues, and extra cleanup.
     

3. Track Processing Fees

  • When creating a Bank Deposit from Undeposited Funds, you can subtract processing fees (e.g., Payrix or card fees).
  • The gross payment is recorded as income, while fees are tracked as an expense.
  • The deposit then matches your bank feed.

Example:

DescriptionAmount
Payment from Customer A+ $500
Payment from Customer B+ $500
Merchant Fee– $30
Total Deposit$970 (matches bank feed)

Comparison: Undeposited Funds vs Bank Account

MethodResult
Sync to Undeposited FundsPayments grouped into deposits that match the bank feed. Fees tracked properly. Easy reconciliation.
Sync directly to Bank AccountEach payment appears as a separate deposit. Doesn’t match grouped bank deposits. Creates duplicates and reconciliation issues.

Summary

  • Always sync Docket payments to Undeposited Funds.
  • Use Bank Deposit in QBO
     
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