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January 15, 2026
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How do i eliminate a GBP balance on a EUR account is zero?

  • January 15, 2026
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Over a period of 2 months EUR transactions were processed at the forex rate at the time. At the end of the 2 months, the EUR balance is zero. However, on the TB there is a GBP balance which is incorrect.

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QuickBooks Team
January 15, 2026

Hi there, jaco2.

 

In QuickBooks Online (QBO), residual amounts in the home currency (GBP) occur because receipts and payments in a foreign currency (EUR) are converted using different exchange rates. This results in small differences even if the foreign currency account reconciles to zero.

 

I recommend performing a home-currency revaluation or adjustment at the end of the period to update the GBP value of foreign-currency balances and post the difference to the Exchange Gain or Loss account. Before doing so, I suggest consulting with an accountant.

 

Here’s how:

 

  1. Open Settings (gear icon) and navigate to Currencies.
  2. Locate the currency you want to adjust.
  3. In the Actions column, click the dropdown arrow (▼) and select Revalue currency.

 

 

    4. Choose the adjustment date (example, at the end of the month).

    5. Decide whether to apply the market exchange rate or enter a custom rate.

    6. Select the account(s) for the revaluation.

    7. Click Revalue to complete the process.

 

If you have questions, leave a comment below.