How to take a partial payment on a future party on the POS

Last updated: May 9, 2026

By following these steps, you can successfully process a partial payment for a future party booking within the POS system.


  1. Open POS

    • Launch the POS system on your device.


  2. Go to "Check In"

    • Navigate to the "Check In" section within the POS.


  3. Locate the Booking

    • Turn off "Use Scanner."

    • Enter the Booking ID manually and click the search icon or press "Enter."

    • This will bring up the relevant booking details.


  4. Initiate Payment

    • Click the "Charge" button.

    • The system will display the total amount due for the booking.


  5. Select Payment Method

    • Choose the payment method (e.g., Cash or Card).


  6. Process Partial Payment


For Card Payments:

  • Change the "Pay Now" amount to the amount you wish to charge to the card.

  • If the amount is less than the full total, the yellow button will change from "Pay in Full" to "Save Split Payment."

  • Press the "C" button to clear the "Pay Now" amount.

  • Enter the desired partial payment amount (e.g., $100).

  • Click "Save Split Payment ($100)."

  • Process the transaction via the Card Payment Terminal in your store.


For Cash Payments:

  • Click "Pay Now" and press the "C" button.

  • Change the "Pay Now" amount to the partial cash payment (e.g., $100).

  • Click into the "Tendered" field and enter the same amount (e.g., $100).

  • This will update the "Change" field to $0.

  • Click "Save Split Payment ($100)."

  • Collect the cash from the customer.


7.Verify Payment Update

  • The "Payments" section of the booking screen will update to reflect the partial payment.

  • The remaining balance will still be visible for future payments.