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How to Fix QuickBooks credit card processing not working?

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  Let's troubleshoot why your QuickBooks credit card processing isn't working. Here's a breakdown of common causes and how to fix them: 1. Basic Checks Internet Connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection. Try browsing other websites. QuickBooks Updates: Make sure QuickBooks is up-to-date. Go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop . Restart: Restart QuickBooks and your computer. 2. Verify Account Information Merchant Service Center: Log in to your Intuit Merchant Service Center account. Check for any alerts or notifications. Verify your account details, including bank account information and business type. Ensure your industry type is correctly set, especially if you process special commercial codes for business credit cards.   3. Card and Transaction Details Accuracy: Double-check the credit card number, expiration date, and CVV code. Typos are a common culprit. Customer Address: Use the customer's address exactly as it appears on thei...

How to convert QuickBooks file to older version?

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  Converting a QuickBooks file to an older version is not directly supported by Intuit, the company behind QuickBooks. QuickBooks is designed to be forward-compatible, meaning newer versions can open files from older versions, but older versions cannot open files from newer versions. However, there are a few workarounds you can try if you need to make a file compatible with an older version of QuickBooks: 1. Export Data and Recreate the File If you need to use the data in an older version of QuickBooks, you can export the data from the newer version and then import it into the older version. Here's how: Export Lists: Go to  File  >  Utilities  >  Export  >  Lists to IIF Files . Export lists like customers, vendors, items, and accounts. Export Reports: Export key reports (e.g., Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) to Excel for reference. Recreate the Company File: Open the older version of QuickBooks. Create a new company file and manually en...