Deleted bank account re-appears!

[Dan]

Just setting up my accounts after moving from Quicken 98

After I realised that there was a default current account to use (that I couldn’t delete), I deleted the one that I had created, and started using the default account. The system said that it had successfully deleted the account, but it’s still in my bank account list!

Is there a way of getting rid of it?
Dan

[PeterK]

Any non system Bank Accounts can be deleted from the ‘Bank Management’ area, although you will need to delete all transactions, if any, on the bank account first.

[Dan]

Thanks for your prompt reply! Yes, I’ve deleted all transactions that were on the account, but I’m not allowed to delete the opening balance. A message came up to say that I had been successful in deleting the bank account, but it’s still there.

[PeterK]

What bank account is it?

[Dan]

Here’s a couple of images: it’s the ‘not used’ account I’m wanting to delete.

[Dan]

Image removed to hide business data

[Glenn]

It’s due to the opening balance, although the message is misleading. Deleting the OB will allow it to be permanently removed. @PeterK will send you some instructions shortly.

[PeterK]

Here’s brief instruction.

First, in your account’s settings select “Modify Opening Balance”:

Next delete the Journal:

Lastly, go to your Bank Management screen and hit delete button:

[Dan]

That’s fixed it!
Many thanks