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Resolving unexplained bank transactions without a suspense account

What to do with bank transactions without an invoice or receipt, why a full suspense account slows month end and how to request unexplained items automatically.

Sebastian de Goeij 6 min read Updated

Short answer

An unexplained bank transaction has no invoice, receipt or explanation in the books. Instead of parking it on a suspense account and chasing by email, let it become a client question linked to the transaction automatically. The answer is processed and matched directly.

Key takeaways

  • A suspense account is a parking space, not a solution.
  • The sooner you ask, the likelier a receipt.
  • Link the question to the transaction so the answer can be processed.
  • Automatic follow-up saves chasing.

How do you solve them structurally?

Let software notice, ask and process; your team reviews.

  1. 1Match bank lines automatically.
  2. 2Surface unmatched transactions per administration.
  3. 3Turn them into client questions automatically.
  4. 4The client answers in the portal or app.
  5. 5The answer is analysed, booked and matched.
  6. 6Incomplete? Reject or re-send in context.

How do you phrase a question that gets answered?

One concrete question per transaction with date, amount and counterparty, saying exactly what you need. Message templates help.

FAQ

Questions about this topic.

Yes, a transaction without a match becomes a client question linked to it.

In the client portal or the iOS and Android app.

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