Server Handbook: Void a Payment

Nico King-Kretek

December 06, 2016 22:38

A void is used to negate an applied payment, removing it from the order. While all voids are tracked in the Action Log, in practical terms a void will nullify a transaction as though it never happened, with no indication of the original payment remaining on the order itself.

While the rules can vary depending on the integrated processing partner, generally speaking credit card voids can only be carried out on same day transactions in an open CC batch; on subsequent days after batch closure, processing gateways will require that a refund be executed rather than a void.

To process a payment void, the order containing the transaction must first be called up. If the order is still open it may be accessed from the Tab/Table layout or Open Orders. Orders that have been previously closed need to be reopened before a void can be initiated.

From OPEN ORDERS

1. From the hamburger button, Tap the Orders button.

2. Make sure Open orders are showing.

3. Locate the correct order from the list of open orders and tap to select it.

4. Press the pencil icon to go directly to the Order Screen.

From CLOSED ORDERS

1. Tap the Closed button.

2. Locate the correct order from the list of today’s closed orders and tap to select it.

3. Press Reopen Order and confirm by tapping "Yes".

VOIDING A TRANSACTION

4. Take the order to the Check Out Screen.

5. Tap on the payment that needs to be voided.

6. Tap "Void Transaction" ("Process Refund" for cash payments).

7. Enter a reason for the void. Tapping "Continue" will finalize the void command.

8. If a void is carried out on a previously closed order, the order must be manually re-closed after the balance is settled. Do this by tapping Void then Yes to confirm void.

Server Handbook: Void a Payment

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