Split Payments including Credit Cards

Payment Overview | Credit Card Refunds

This topic applies to users of the QuickBooks POS Merchant Service. What if I use another Service?

Split payment transactions involving credit cards are allowed. Up to three credit cards can be used on one transaction. Credit card cards can also be used in combination with other payment types.

Splitting payments that involve credit cards differ from the single credit card payment procedure as follows.

Do not swipe or insert the credit card until directed to do so below.

1. Complete the receipt and select Credit as the payment type. The Credit payment dialog is opened.

2. Enter the amount for the first credit card in the Amount field.

3. Swipe or insert the card, or manually enter the card information. Have the customer OK the amount on the PIN pad, if applicable.

Point of Sale connects to the Merchant Service for authorization in the same manner as in the single credit card procedure.

4. After authorization is received for the first card, repeat this process for the next card.

Or

Select a different payment type for the balance and enter any requested information.

5. Repeat for a third card or another payment type, if necessary.

6. Select Save & Print (if not configured to automatically save and print).

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