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Split-match and partial payments

One bank item can match several documents/invoices — and vice versa. Partial payments and lumped deposits are handled in bank reconciliation.

Written by Nicki Elgaard

Not every bank item is 1:1 with one document. Payfriend supports split-match: one deposit (or payment) can be allocated across several invoices/documents — and several bank items can link to one document when amounts add up.

Why it matters

Customers often pay several invoices in one transfer. Suppliers pull partial amounts. Without split-match you get “almost right” matches and a skewed balance.

How it works in Payfriend

Several invoices → one deposit

  1. Open the deposit under Bank

  2. Select multiple open invoices/documents that together match the amount

  3. Allocate amounts if the UI asks (full or partial per invoice)

  4. Confirm the match

Partial payment on one invoice

The customer pays only part:

  1. Match the paid amount to the invoice

  2. Invoice stays partially paid with a remainder

  3. The next deposit matches the rest

Fees and rounding

If the bank takes a fee, amounts won’t be 1:1. Match the main amount to the document and handle the fee per your bookkeeping practice so the difference doesn’t hang unmatched.

What you should do

  • Use Confirm bank match as the base flow

  • Check that partial matches sum to the bank item

  • Track remaining balances under Invoices

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