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The story between paid and settled.

A successful payment and a bank settlement are separate events. A well-designed workspace makes the distinction clear.

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Start with the collection

An order payment creates a transaction record. The collection total is a useful starting point, but is not necessarily the amount a business receives.

Show the adjustments

Fees, refunds, and other applicable adjustments may affect a batch. Display each component instead of hiding the detail in a final total.

Keep the trail

Make it possible to follow a batch back to the transactions it contains. Final timelines and deductions require a real provider agreement.

Written for the SlinePay product concept. General design guidance; no live product or performance claims.
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