How to perform a refund.
Step 1: Access the Refunds View
- From the POS screen, navigate to the Refunds section (usually accessible from the main menu or via a dedicated button).
Step 2: Find the Original Order
- Search for the order you want to refund by:
- Order number
- Customer name
- Date range
- Click on the order to open it.
Step 3: Open the Refund Dialog
- Click the "Refund" button on the selected order.
- This opens the Refund dialog showing all items from that order.
Step 4: Select Items to Refund
- For each item, specify:
- Refund Quantity: How many units to return (cannot exceed original quantity)
- Refund Reason: Why this item is being returned (optional per item)
Step 5: Choose Refund Method Select one of these refund methods:
- Cash – Physical cash returned to customer
- Card – Refund to original card (if supported)
- Store Credit – Credit added to customer's account for future purchases
- Requires store credit to be set up as a payment method in business settings
- Select the customer to receive the credit
Step 6: Adjust Financial Options (Optional)
- Cancel Discount: Remove discount from refund calculation
- Cancel Tax: Exclude tax from refund amount
- Cancel Service Charge: Remove service charges
Step 7: Enter Overall Refund Reason
- Provide a reason for the refund (required field).
Step 8: Process the Refund
- Click "Process Refund" button.
- PIN authentication may be required for certain refund types or amounts.
Step 1: Go to Invoicing Module
- Navigate to Sales → Invoices & Quotes.
Step 2: Find the Invoice
- Locate the invoice you want to refund in the list.
Step 3: Initiate Refund
- Click the "Refund" action on the invoice row.
- PIN authentication will be required.
Step 4: Select Refund Items
- Similar to POS refunds, choose which items and quantities to refund.
Step 5: Process & Complete
- The invoice status will update to show partial or full refund status.
Important Notes
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Partial Refunds | You can refund individual items or partial quantities |
| Stock Restoration | Inventory is automatically replenished when products are refunded |
| Receipt Numbers | All refunds get unique receipt numbers for tracking |
| Store Credit | Only available if "Store Credit" is enabled in your payment methods |
| Cash Register | Cash refunds affect your register discrepancy calculations |
| Real-time Sync | Refunds trigger immediate stock updates across all connected devices |