How to set up a new bank record in Sage 50 Accounts.
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If you need to add a new bank account, follow these steps in this guide. Let's do this now.
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This guide explains how to create a new bank record. If it doesn't answer your question, you can find further help in our
Banking Help Centre >
TIP: You can also create a bank record using the Bank wizard.
- Click Bank accounts, then click New.
- Enter the relevant Account Details >
A/C Ref* | Enter the new bank account nominal code. TIP: If you've created the bank account as a nominal code in error, you can convert it by entering the nominal code number in the A/C Ref field then press the Tab key. |
Nominal Name | Enter the name of your bank account. |
A/C Type | Select your bank account type.
- Cheque account - For bank and building society accounts
- Cash account - Such as petty cash or till takings
- Credit card account - For credit card transactions
Just so you know, once you enter a transaction linked to this bank account, the bank account type cannot be changed. |
Currency | If you use Foreign Trader, enter the currency for your bank account. |
Balance | This shows the current balance of the bank account. To enter an opening balance, click then click Yes and enter your opening balance. Once done click Save. |
Minimum Limit | If this bank account balance falls below the amount entered in this field, the bank account will appear in red. |
No Bank Reconciliation | Select this check box if you don't want to run the Bank Reconciliation option for this account. |
- Click Bank Details and enter your bank address, account and contact information.
TIP: You can add notes or attachments to your bank account in the Memo tab.
- Click Save and Close.
You've now created your new bank record.
We recommend that you check this new nominal code is correctly placed in your chart of accounts.