Set up bank charges

Summary

How to set up the Bank charges feature in Sage 50 Accounts.

Description

If you often post bank payments for bank transaction fees, the Bank charges feature makes it easier. You can also post a bank charge at the same time as you post the customer receipt or supplier payment.

Resolution

Enter your bank charge settings

To start using bank charges, you must add bank charge settings to your bank account record. You can amend these settings at any time.

  1. On the navigation bar, go to Bank accounts.
  2. Double-click the bank account where you post your customer receipts and supplier payments.
  3. Go to Settings, then complete the window as follows:
    Default Charge Account Choose the bank account you pay your bank charges from.
    This can be the current bank record or a different one. For example, if this is a foreign bank account but your charges are paid from your Sterling account.
    Nominal Code Select your bank charges nominal code, for example, 7901. If required, to create a new nominal code click New.
    Department Select the department you want to post bank charges to.
    Tax Code The default tax code for bank charges is T2 by default, which is the Exempt VAT rate as advised by HMRC and the Revenue. You can change this if required.
  4. Press Save then Close.
  5. Repeat the above steps for any other bank accounts as required.

Next steps

You can now record your bank charges.


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Solution Properties

Solution ID
200427112452843
Last Modified Date
Fri Jul 17 15:04:07 UTC 2026
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Product Details
Modules: Customers
Modules: Suppliers
Modules: Contact Management
Modules: Bank feeds
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