How to Record a Split Payment Where a Customer Pays Part Cash and Part Card
Recording a transaction split between cash and card, with the processing fee applying only to the card portion.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash in Hand | Asset (+) | 29.00 | - |
| Cash in Bank (Card Net) | Asset (+) | 27.53 | - |
| POS Processing Fee (Card Portion) | Expense (+) | 1.47 | - |
| Sales Revenue | Revenue (+) | - | 50.00 |
| VAT Output Tax Payable (16%) | Liability (+) | - | 8.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Split payments require recording each payment method separately. Revenue and VAT remain as one transaction — only the collection method is split.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Modern POS systems handle split payments natively and generate a single transaction record with multiple payment legs. When importing to the ERP, ensure both the cash receipt and the card net settlement are captured and that the processing fee is applied only to the card portion. The total of all payment legs must equal the gross sale amount including VAT.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Split payment transactions are more complex than single-payment transactions and more prone to recording error. Auditors may sample split transactions and verify the total payment received equals the full invoice amount. POS logs should clearly show the split amounts by method.
📄 Required Documentation
POS split payment receipt, bank merchant settlement for the card portion, cash count confirming the cash portion, revenue reconciliation for the transaction, and VAT output on the full sale value.
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