How to charge and refund deposits (e.g. containers)
Web
Android
Updated Aug 2026
Some sales include a refundable deposit — on a bottle, crate, gas cylinder or container — that you return when the item comes back. RushFlow handles deposits so they’re held as a liability (money you owe back), not revenue, and refunded correctly on return.
Step by step
- Set up deposit categoriesWeb: define the deposit categories (e.g. bottle, crate) and their amounts.
- Charge at saleThe deposit is added at the sale and held as owed back to the customer.
- Refund on returnWhen the item comes back, refund the deposit; the liability clears.
Where to find it
Web: deposit-category settings, applied at the POS.
Holding deposits as a liability (not revenue) keeps your income honest.
Frequently asked questions
Can I charge a refundable deposit (like a bottle deposit)?
Yes. Set up deposit categories with amounts; the deposit is charged at sale and held as a liability, then refunded when the item is returned.
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