Uncomplicated Methods To Resolve QuickBooks Error 324

QuickBooks Error 324 is a banking error which appears on the screen when the user attempts to connect to the bank through QuickBooks. It happens when QuickBooks is unable to trace your account. His is usually caused when the Company issuing the credit card altered the account.  This article will visit the different cases behind this error and the different methods that can be implemented to fix QuickBooks error 324. So, keep reading!

 

What leads to QuickBooks Error code 324?

The various causes of this banking error in QuickBooks are:

  • The name of the account was changed by the user recently.
  • The company issuing the credit card changed the account or relocated it to a different server.
  • The bank or credit card account was recently closed
  • This error can also occur due to many accounts having the same name.

 

Solutions that can help to troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 324

If you are also facing this error while connecting to your bank via QuickBooks, then perform the following solution:

Method 1: Updating transactions in QuickBooks

The process to update transactions in QuickBooks is given below:

Steps for QuickBooks Online

  • Log in to QuickBooks Online account.
  • Head for Transactions, then Bank transactions.
  • There, click Update.

Steps for QuickBooks Self-Employed

  • Log into QuickBooks Self-Employed.
  • Then, choose profile, then Manage accounts.
  • Click on Refresh all.
  • If the error keeps appearing, head to Transactions.
  • Search for banner, then choose Check connections option.

 

Method 2: If the user has new account number or new credit card

To keep the old account in QuickBooks:

  1. Disconnect the account.
  2. Connect or link the newly created account to Chart of accounts.

To start a fresh account in QuickBooks:

  1. Make new account in QuickBooks Online.
  2. Connect new account to Chart of accounts.
  3. Disconnect the old account.
  4. Merge the old and the new accounts.

 

Method 3: Use of System File Checker

If the error still appears, try the SFC to resolve any system related issue which provoked Error code 324. The steps are:

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  • Open Command Prompt, then type “SFC/scannow”, then go for Enter.
  • The scan may take time to complete.
  • When it is done, run QuickBooks and try connecting to the bank again.

 

Method 4: Remove Junk Files

Presence of too many junk files can also result in Banking error 324. To remove them, do the following:

  • Open Run box, then type “cleanmgr”, then hit Enter.

  • This will open Disk Cleanup, then choose C drive then hit Enter.
  • Mark the check box beside Temporary files.
  • Then proceed with the clean up process.
  • Now try connecting to the Bank in QuickBooks.
  • This should fix QuickBooks Error 324 for most users.

 

Method 5: Fixing Windows Registry Issues

Although the chances are very slim, Error code 324 can also be caused due to Registry related issue. These can be sorted out as follows:

  • Go to Start, then type “Regedit”, then hit Enter

  • This opens the Registry Editor.
  • Here, look for QuickBooks Error 324 key.
  • Choose it then go to File, then “Export”.

  • Save the file in the .reg extension to some suitable location on the system.

 

Conclusion!

This article took you through the different methods to rectify QuickBooks Banking Error 324. If you face other issues in QuickBooks, you can call our experts directly at 1-800-761-1787. We shall make sure that the problem gets exterminated from your system.