Agree on the payment plan before collecting
Explain which amount is due now and when the rest is expected. A parts deposit and a final repair payment serve different purposes. Document the arrangement clearly with the customer and follow the rules that apply to your business.
Record each amount against the same invoice
Avoid creating disconnected paid notes for the same repair. A partial payment should reduce the balance without marking the entire invoice paid. Check the total and remaining amount after each payment.
Wait for processor confirmation
An app opening or a return-page message is not proof of a completed card payment. Check the payment result from your processor. ATP Shop’s Square workflow verifies payment information before recording confirmed payments.
Close out when the balance is settled
Review the final payment record, complete the job and share the finished work. Reconcile your software records with Square and your bank statements. ATP Shop tracks balances and supports full or partial invoice payments; processing fees remain separate.