Money: 14-Digit Limit for Pay On-Line Account Numbers (121900)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Money 2004 Deluxe
  • Microsoft Money 2003 Deluxe
  • Microsoft Money 2002
  • Microsoft Money 2001
  • Microsoft Money 2000
  • Microsoft Money 99
  • Microsoft Money 98
  • Microsoft Money 97
  • Microsoft Money 2000 Business and Personal
  • Microsoft Money 98 Deluxe Edition
  • Microsoft Money 98 Financial Suite

This article was previously published under Q121900

SYMPTOMS

When you try to enter an account number that contains more than 14 digits for a Pay On-Line or Online Bill Payment Account, you receive one of the following error messages:

Money 99 and Later

Please enter your account number at this bank.

Money 98

Please enter your 14 digit account number at this bank.

Money 4.0 and 5.0

Please enter your 1 to 14 digit account number at this bank.

Money 3.0

Account Number for accounts enabled for Pay On-Line can be no longer than 14 digits. Please enter a shorter number or Contact Pay On-Line Customer Support for more information.

Money 2000 or later

The account number you have entered is too long.

CAUSE

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Even though you can type up to 22 digits, Money will not accept more than 14 digits. This is because the online banking provider is requiring a Checking account for Online Bill Payment. You cannot use a Credit Card account for Online Bill Payment.

NOTE: While Online Bill Payment Account numbers are limited to 14 digits, Payee account numbers can be larger. For example, when you pay your credit card bill using an Electronic Payment (Epay), the Payee account number can be entered as 16 digits.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:1/5/2005
Keywords:kberrmsg kbonline kbprb KB121900