QuickBooks Bank Error 103, 109 and 187 (Login Failed)

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Workaround available QuickBooks Online Updated November 13, 2026Based on 3 user reportsHow we research

Quick answer

These errors mean your bank login details or security answers no longer match. Update the password at the bank, then in QuickBooks, complete any one-time code and refresh.

Most likely fix: Confirm the login at the bank

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Confirm the login at the bank

    1. Sign in at your bank's website directly.
    2. If the password expired (109), set a new one.
    Did this fix it?
  2. 2. Update sign-in info in QuickBooks

    1. Go to Banking, open the account, choose Edit sign-in info.
    2. Enter the new credentials, then select Update.
    Did this fix it?
  3. 3. Re-enter security answers (187)

    1. Follow the on-screen steps and re-enter the one-time code or security answers.
    2. If it fails, check your security questions on the bank's website.
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

Bank connection shows incorrect user ID/password (103), expired password (109) or security answer problem (187).

Why it happens

  • Password changed or expired at the bank
  • Wrong one-time passcode or security answers
  • Bank added extra verification

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  • quickbooks error 109
  • quickbooks bank login error

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