MyFoodFast POS

Introduction

Split payments are a convenient way for customers to divide the total amount of an order among different payment methods or a number people. This guide walks you through processing split payments on the MyFoodFast POS system.

Steps to Process Split Payments

1. Access the Payment Screen

• Finalizing an order,
• Click on Pay at the bottom of the order tab
• Click on the Split icon
• 

• The Split Payments interface will appear, showing the total amount due.

2. Select the number of people or payments to split the total between.

3. Payment Methods

• At the top of the payment screen, you'll see the available payment methods:
  
  Stripe: For card payments processed via Stripe.
  
  Card: For manual card payments.
  
  Cash: For cash transactions.
• Select the payment method for the first portion of the payment.

4. Enter the Tender Amount

• Use the on-screen numeric keypad to enter the desired payment amount for the selected method.
• You can quickly choose from the following options:
  
• Exact: Fills in the remaining balance.
  
• £1, £2, £5, £10, £20: Quick amount buttons to reduce typing.
  
• The entered amount will be deducted from the total, leaving the remaining balance displayed.

5. Confirm Each Payment

• Once the payment amount is entered:
  
• Click Confirm to process the selected payment method.
  
• A record of the payment will appear on the right-hand side of the screen under "Pay 1 of X."
• Repeat these steps for the remaining balance using the desired payment methods.
• The system will automatically mark the order as Paid once the total amount is covered.

Example Scenario

• Order Total: £30.51
• Payment 1: Customer pays £15.26 using Stripe.
• Payment 2: Customer pays £15.25 in Cash.
• After confirming each payment, the order is marked as complete, and no outstanding balance remains.

Best Practices

• Communicate with Customers: Confirm the payment amounts and methods with customers before processing.
• Track Partial Payments: The right-hand summary shows all processed payments, making it easy to manage multiple transactions.

With the split payment feature on MyFoodFast POS, you can ensure a seamless payment experience for customers while maintaining accurate financial records.

Updated on: 27/11/2024