Move Transactions Between Quicken Accounts

Overview

Transactions can be moved between accounts whether or not the accounts are located in the same Quicken file.

If you are moving transactions between two different data files

Note: Multiple transactions cannot be copy-pasted from one file to another at the same time. 

1. From the Tools menu, choose Account List.
2. Double-click the account from which you want to move the transaction to open its register.
3. Click the transaction to select it. Click the Edit gear icon in the transaction (on the right side of the entry), and then choose Copy Transaction(s). If you need to select multiple transactions, hold the Shift key as you select them.

4. Choose Open Quicken FIle from the File menu, select the other data file, and then click OK.
5. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the account where you want to move the transaction.
6. Click into a new (empty) transaction line, click the Edit gear icon, and then choose Paste Transaction(s).
7. If necessary, delete the transaction from the original account by selecting the transaction, clicking the Edit button, and then choosing Delete.
8. Repeat this procedure for each transaction you want to move.

If you are moving transactions within the same data file

1. Click on Tools on the top menu bar, then select Account List.
2. Double-click the account from which you want to move the transaction, to open its register.
3. Click the transaction to select it, click the Edit gear icon in the transaction (on the right side of the entry), and then choose Move Transaction(s). If you need to select multiple transactions, hold the Shift key as you select them.

4. Choose the Move to account from the drop-down menu.
5. Click OK.