Clearing the cache and cookies in my browser is one of the things I have done already.  What I have noticed is if I use BACS1 as the payment reference then BACS2 is the next one.  Annoying but I can live with that.

Resolution for 'BACS1 issue: 'Is there a way to stop the Payment Reference in Make Payment to a supplier being auto populated? Mine has SHAHDHG-40 using something else doesn’t work as back it comes' available: Yes.

The BACS1 issue or error code is a known issue in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and/or Quickbooks. Support for this issue is available either by self-service or paid support options. Experts are available to resolve your Quickbooks issue to ensure minimal downtime and continue running your business. First try to resolve the BACS1 issue yourself by looking for a resolution described in the article. If it is a complex BACS1 issue or you are unable to solve the issue, you may contact us by clicking here or by using other BACS1 support options.

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