Operations · 3 min read
Before you close the register
A short checklist so the close balances and any differences have an explanation.
8 September 2026
Closing the register is when the day turns into numbers. These checks prevent most discrepancies.
Closing checklist
- Count the cash by denomination.
- Compare card payments with the card terminal report.
- Review transfers and QR payments received.
- Record expenses paid from the register with their receipts.
- Note the reason for any discrepancy.
When something doesn’t balance
A small, repeated difference usually comes from change given or from mixed payments recorded incorrectly. A system that separates payment methods on every sale lets you find the difference in minutes.