How long does it usually take to register a bank that’s not recognising the directory?

Welcome to the Community, @kimber01.
 

Once you've requested your bank to be registered, the timeframe depends on your bank's coordination with QuickBooks.
 

If your bank is supported under Open Banking regulations, it may already be available for connection. You can check the list of participating banks in this article: Banks that support Open Banking connections with QuickBooks Online.
 

If your bank is listed but you're having trouble locating it, please visit the Why you can't find or connect to your bank section in this article for troubleshooting tips: Find your bank or credit card account when you connect to online banking in QuickBooks.
 

In the meantime, you can download transactions from your bank's website and manually upload them to QuickBooks. These resources will guide you through the process:
 

• Manually upload transactions into QuickBooks
• Prepare your CSV file for bank upload to QuickBooks

If you have further questions, feel free to reply.