Fix INTU.BID errors in QuickBooks bank import

INTU.BID (Intuit Bank ID) is an element inside OFX-family bank files that tells QuickBooks which financial institution issued the file. When this value is wrong, absent, or doesn't match QuickBooks's database, the import fails with a 'can't read the file' error or prompts you to set up the account manually every time.

QBOConvert reads your file and shows the detected INTU.BID in the file info panel. If it's blank, you need to add one. If it's present but the import still fails, the value may not match QuickBooks's expected ID for your bank.

The full version includes a bank preset library and manual override fields. Select your bank to auto-fill the FID and INTU.BID, or enter the values directly. A good source for INTU.BID values is your bank's OFX connection guide or community OFX FID databases maintained by GnuCash and Quicken users.

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How to fix the INTU.BID

  1. Drop your file into QBOConvert. Note the INTU.BID shown in the file info panel.
  2. If INTU.BID is blank, you need to add one. Get the full version and select your bank from the preset list.
  3. If INTU.BID is present but wrong, use the manual override field to enter the correct value.
  4. Convert to QBO and try importing again.
  5. If still failing, try the INTU.BID your bank publishes in its own OFX documentation (search '[bank name] OFX FID INTU.BID').

Questions

Where do I find my bank's INTU.BID?

Three sources: (1) Your bank's online banking help — search 'OFX connection' or 'Quicken download'. (2) Community OFX FID databases searchable online. (3) Try the OFX file itself — INTU.BID may be there but wrong for QuickBooks specifically.

Is INTU.BID the same for QuickBooks and Quicken?

Not always. The same bank may have different INTU.BID values for QuickBooks and Quicken. If a QFX-targeted INTU.BID fails in QuickBooks, look for the QuickBooks-specific ID.

Can I set INTU.BID to any value to make it work?

QuickBooks validates INTU.BID against its internal list. If the value doesn't match an entry in that list, QuickBooks will still ask you to manually set up the account. The goal is to find the value QuickBooks expects for your specific bank.

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