QuickBooks^® Request for Payment Invoicing

Request For Payment (RFP) return codes in banking transactions may vary depending on the specific bank or financial institution. Return codes typically indicate issues with the processing of a payment request and may require action to resolve. Below are some generic examples of return codes that might be encountered during the receiving of funding transmissions for Request For Payment:

1. Invalid Payee Information:

• Description: The payee information provided in the Request For Payment is invalid or incomplete.
• Action: Verify and update the payee information before attempting to resubmit the payment request.

2. Insufficient Funds in Payer's Account:

• Description: The payer's account does not have sufficient funds to cover the requested payment.
• Action: Communicate with the payer to resolve the issue, request additional funds, or explore alternative payment methods.

3. Invalid Payment Amount:

• Description: The specified payment amount in the request is not valid or exceeds transaction limits.
• Action: Verify the payment amount and ensure it adheres to the allowed limits.

4. Duplicate Transaction:

• Description: The Request For Payment is a duplicate of a previously processed transaction.
• Action: Avoid resubmitting the same transaction; check for duplicates before initiating a new request.

5. Invalid Request Format:

• Description: The format of the request for payment does not meet the required standards.
• Action: Ensure that the request adheres to the specified format and standards.

6. Payment Reference Error:

• Description: An error occurred with the payment reference or invoice number provided.
• Action: Verify and correct the payment reference information.

7. Payer Account Closed:

• Description: The payer's account is closed, preventing the payment from being processed.
• Action: Contact the payer and request updated account information.

8. Bank Account Information Mismatch:

• Description: The bank account information provided does not match the details on record.
• Action: Verify and correct the bank account information.

9. Payee Account Closed:

• Description: The payee's account is closed, preventing the payment from being completed.
• Action: Contact the payee and request updated account information.

10. Payment Rejected by Payer:

• Description: The payer explicitly rejected the payment request.
• Action: Communicate with the payer to understand the reason for rejection and address any issues.

11. Payment Timed Out:

• Description: The payment request exceeded the allowed processing time.
• Action: Review the processing time limits and ensure that payment requests are submitted within the specified timeframe.

12. Technical Error:

• Description: A technical error occurred during the processing of the payment request.
• Action: Investigate the technical issue and resolve it before resubmitting the payment request.

Please note that these codes are illustrative, and actual return codes may vary. Consult the documentation provided by your bank or payment service provider for accurate and specific information on return codes associated with Request For Payment transactions. Additionally, ensure that the message data is thoroughly reviewed and cleaned before attempting to sync it into QuickBooks Online (QBO).