Easy Tech TutsHow to Find Uncleared Checks in QuickBooks Online Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Uncleared checks can throw off your cash flow picture if they sit unnoticed in your books. This guide walks through how to pull up a report of outstanding checks in QuickBooks Online, so you always know what money hasn't left your account yet.
01Open the checks report
In QuickBooks Online, head to the Reports section and search for a report that shows check activity, such as the Check Detail or a bank-related report.
02Filter for uncleared status
Apply a filter to show only transactions that haven't been marked as cleared, isolating the checks still outstanding against your bank balance.
03Review the outstanding checks
Go through the filtered list to confirm which checks are legitimately still in transit versus ones that may need follow-up, such as stale or lost checks.
04Reconcile against your bank statement
Cross-check the uncleared checks with your latest bank statement to make sure your books and your actual bank balance line up.
Frequently asked questions
Why does it matter if a check is uncleared?
An uncleared check means the funds haven't actually left your bank account yet, so your true available balance is different from what your books show until it clears.
Can I automate tracking of uncleared checks?
QuickBooks Online's reconciliation tools and third-party integrations can help flag outstanding checks automatically, reducing the need for manual review.
What should I do with a check that never clears?
If a check remains uncleared for an unusually long time, follow up with the payee and consider voiding and reissuing it once you confirm it wasn't received or cashed.
Is this feature available on all QuickBooks Online plans?
Reporting and reconciliation tools are available across QuickBooks Online plans, though the exact report layout may vary slightly by subscription tier.
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