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How to Add POS Payment Methods in Invent ERP?

Accepting the right payment options at checkout keeps customers happy and speeds up sales. Invent ERP lets you create flexible POS Payment Methods (cash, card, vouchers) and assign them to POS sessions.

Step-by-Step Process​

Step 1: Open POS Payment Methods​

From the Main Menu, go to Point of Sale → Configuration → POS Payment Methods.

Step 1 - Open POS Payment Methods

Step 2: Create a New Payment Method​

From the Payment Method List Page, click on Add to create a new Payment Method.

  • Method Name — Give your payment method a clear name.
  • Force Select Customer — Require selecting a customer when using this method.
  • Journal — Select the accounting journal where transactions will be recorded.

Step 2 - Create Payment Method

Step 3: Assign the Payment Method to a POS​

From POS Configuration, open your desired POS

Step 2 - Create Payment Method

Scroll down to Payments, and add your Payment Method.

Step 3 - Assign Method to POS

Step 4: View and Use your Payment Method​

Now from your POS Session, you will be able to use your new Payment Method

Step 4 - Assign Method to POS

Notes & Tips​

  • Choose the correct journal as the selected journal determines how the payment appears in accounting reports.
  • Use clear, consistent name for the Payment Method to avoid confusion on the POS screen.

FAQ​

Q: Can I set a payment method as the default? Currently, Invent ERP doesn’t allow setting a default payment method. Users can choose from the list during checkout

Q: Will disabling a payment method affect past transactions? No. Disabling only prevents future use; existing records and journal entries are preserved.

Q: Can I assign the same payment method to multiple POS sessions? Yes. You can assign a payment method to multiple POS configurations.