When guests pay via Pay at Table, you have multiple ways to confirm payment status. This guide covers how to check if a payment is complete, partial, or pending.Documentation Index
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From Your POS
The primary way to check payment status is through your point of sale system:- Real-time sync - When a guest pays via QR code, the payment appears on your POS immediately
- Bill closes automatically - Once fully paid, the table’s check closes
- Partial payments shown - If guests split the bill, you’ll see each payment as it comes in
- Remaining balance on the table
- Individual payments made
- Whether the bill is fully settled
From the storekit Dashboard
For a complete view of all Pay at Table transactions:- Go to Orders in your dashboard
- Filter by Pay at Table orders
- View payment status for each table
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Paid | Bill fully settled |
| Partial | Some items paid, balance remaining |
| Pending | Payment initiated but not completed |
| Failed | Payment attempt unsuccessful |
Payment Notifications
Set up notifications to alert staff when payments are made:- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Enable Pay at Table alerts
- Choose notification method (dashboard, email, or both)
- Full payment completed
- Partial payment received
- Payment failed
Understanding Payment States
Fully Paid
The entire bill has been settled. The table is ready to be cleared and reset.Partially Paid
Some guests have paid their portion, but a balance remains. This commonly happens when:- Guests are splitting the bill
- Someone is paying for specific items only
- A group is paying in rounds
Payment Pending
A payment has been initiated but not yet confirmed. This can occur when:- The guest’s bank requires additional verification
- Network delays are causing slow processing
- The payment is being processed
Payment Failed
The payment attempt was unsuccessful. Common reasons:- Insufficient funds
- Card declined
- Network error
What To Do If Payment Doesn’t Appear
If a guest claims to have paid but you don’t see it:- Check your POS - There may be a short delay in syncing
- Ask to see confirmation - Guests receive a confirmation screen after payment
- Check the dashboard - View the transaction in your storekit dashboard
- Verify the table - Ensure they scanned the correct table’s QR code
Bill Payment Sync Failures
When a guest pays successfully via Pay at Table but the payment fails to sync to your POS, you’ll receive an email notification. This ensures you never miss a payment that needs manual reconciliation.What the Email Contains
The bill payment failure notification includes:- Bill details - Bill ID and venue name
- Payment information - Payment ID and transaction details
- Error reason - Specific technical details about why the sync failed
- Reference IDs - Both storekit and POS bill IDs for reconciliation
- Quick actions - Direct link to view the bill in your dashboard
What to Do When You Receive This Email
- Check the error details - The email includes specific information about why the sync failed
- View the bill in dashboard - Click the link in the email to see full payment details
- Manually reconcile in POS - If needed, manually mark the bill as paid in your POS
- Contact support - Our support team is automatically notified and can help resolve recurring issues
Common Sync Failure Reasons
| Reason | What It Means | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Connection timeout | Unable to reach POS API | Check POS system is online and connected |
| Authentication error | POS credentials invalid | Verify integration settings |
| Bill not found | Bill doesn’t exist in POS | Check bill was created correctly |
| Payment already recorded | POS already has this payment | No action needed, verify in POS |
Support is automatically notified of all bill payment sync failures and can help resolve persistent issues.
Handling Disputes
If a payment dispute arises:- Check the transaction in your storekit dashboard
- Note the transaction ID and timestamp
- Contact support with the details
Tips for Staff
- Check POS regularly - Especially during busy periods
- Confirm before clearing - Always verify payment before resetting a table
- Know the delay - Payments typically appear within 2-3 seconds
- Train on partial payments - Ensure staff understand split bill scenarios