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FAQ: Checkout Flows & Process

Commonly asked questions and answers related to the checkout flows, payment process, etc.

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Payment Processing Questions

Q: "I started the checkout process but need to add more items. What should I do?"

A: Once you begin the payment process and take a form of payment, you cannot return to edit the cart. You'll need to:

  1. Complete the current transaction

  2. Void the original invoice from the web

  3. Start a new transaction with all items

  4. Best Practice: Always verify cart contents before starting checkout!

Q: "Why isn't my patient's AR Wallet balance showing up at checkout?"

A: If the AR Wallet shows as "Unavailable" or the balance isn't appearing:

  1. Exit the checkout process

  2. Check patient's wallet balance in their profile

  3. Add any missing credits if needed

  4. Restart checkout process

  5. Note: Wallet credits must be added before starting checkout.

Q: "My patient wants to split payment between multiple methods, but the tip option disappeared. What happened?"

A: Tips must be added during the first payment screen. If you miss this window:

  1. Complete the current transaction

  2. Void the invoice

  3. Start over and add tips during the first payment Best Practice: Always add tips before processing any split payments.

Tipping Questions

Q: "Why can't my patient pay their tip with their AR Wallet or eGift Card?"

A: AR Wallet and eGift Cards represent pre-paid/redeemable funds, while tips are new charges requiring active payment. AR will:

  1. Process the main payment through the AR Wallet or eGift Card when selected as payment method

  2. Automatically create a separate charge for the tip as a Remaining Balance Due

  3. Allow selection of a different payment method for the tip amount

Q: "The tip amount seems wrong on a discounted service. Is this correct?"

A: Yes - tips are calculated on the original service value, not the discounted price. For example:

  • $3,000 service reduced to $2,000 through promotions/redemptions

  • 20% tip will still be calculated on $3,000 ($600) This ensures providers receive tips based on the true value of their service.

Technical Questions

Q: "The Cherry/Klarna option isn't showing up for my patient. Why?"

A: For Cherry:

  • Check if integration is enabled in Settings > Integrations

  • Verify patient is enrolled through their AR Patient wallet (can check this through profile on the Web or App)

  • If the patient already has an account with Cherry, confirm their phone numbers match between systems

For Klarna:

  • Verify integration is activated in Settings > POS > POS Settings (Main Admin access only)

Q: "Can I merge invoices after starting the checkout process?"

A: No, invoices must be merged before initiating checkout. If you need to merge after starting:

  1. Complete current transaction

  2. Void the invoice

  3. Start new checkout and merge invoices first when prompted at the checkout screen

Process Questions

Q: "When should I hand the device to my patient during checkout?"

A: Depending on your business flow, the ideal handoff point is:

  1. After you've reviewed/finalized the cart

  2. After selecting payment method > turn device toward patient

  3. Then, they can control the tip selection- This allows patients to privately/independently select tip amount, confirm details on their end and complete payment.

Q: "My patient wants to use multiple payment methods. What's the best way to handle this?"

A: For split payments:

  1. Add all tips during first payment screen

  2. Enter partial amount for first payment method

  3. System will calculate remaining balance

  4. Select next payment method for remaining amount

  5. Please keep in mind Text2Pay cannot be used with split payments at this time.

Q: "What happens if I need to change the provider after payment is complete?"

A: You can adjust the provider assignment after payment by:

  1. Locating the invoice (on the Web only) by going to Sales > Invoices and clicking into the invoice needed

  2. Selecting provider name to change

  3. You can also adjust tips and redistribute tip amounts through here, if applicable

Business Operations Questions

Q: "How do I track cash payments and change given?"

A: The system only records the final transaction amount. For detailed cash tracking:

  1. Use the Change Calculator for accurate change computation (Web and iOS have this option at checkout)

  2. Keep separate manual records if needed

  3. Note that cash flow details aren't tracked in Business Insights

Q: "Can I modify tip amounts after the transaction is complete?"

A: Yes, through the Web dashboard:

  1. Go to Sales Tab

  2. Select the invoice

  3. Click "Edit Tip"

  4. Adjust amount and save

  5. Note, tip amounts can only be redistributed and the value of the overall tip given cannot be increased or decreased

Q: "What should I do if the wrong items end up in the wallet after a transaction?"

A: Items will default to the Patient's Wallet after a transaction

  • Either on the Web or iOS App, head to the patient's profile and locate their patient wallet

  • Swipe left to remove the incorrect item(s) from the wallet

  • Click "Add Products/Packages" to add the correct items and value to the wallet from there (the Wallet Log/Usage at the bottom is helpful as a footprint of wallet actions done for this reason)

  • Complete next transaction normally to redeem proper items.

  • Best Practice: Only use QuickPay for retail items or pre-purchasing packages and try to use "guest" checkout as little as possible! You ideally want every transaction tied to a true patient profile and patient name.

Training & Support Questions for Your Teams

Q: "How can I train my staff on the checkout flow and system?"

A: We recommend:

  1. Review the new features guide

  2. Practice with test transactions

  3. Schedule team training sessions

  4. Contact support for additional guidance

Q: "Where can I find more detailed information about specific features?"

A: Access resources through:

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Q: "Why isn't my card reader connecting?"

A: For card reader issues:

  1. Check Bluetooth/WiFi connection for devices-- please use the articles through this link to locate the setup and troubleshooting guides for your specific reader(s): https://learn.aestheticrecord.com/en/?q=reader

  2. Verify reader is properly paired

  3. Review connection guide for your specific reader model

  4. Contact Live Chat Support if issues persist

Q: "The system seems slow during checkout. What should I do?"

A: To optimize performance:

  1. Ensure your Provider App is up-to-date through the App store! This is usually the case so we recommend checking for and turning on automatic updates for your iOS devices.

  2. Complete charting before starting checkout

  3. Merge invoices before payment process

  4. Verify internet connection

  5. Close unnecessary browser tabs/apps

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