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Resolving cash discrepancies

Investigate cash variances.

Updated Feb 9, 2026

Overview

Accurate cash handling reduces losses and simplifies reporting. Investigate cash variances.

Diagnostics

  • Confirm cash collection process per route.
  • Check for missing deposits.
  • Reconcile cash with machine reports.

Resolution steps

  • Use sealed cash bags per location.
  • Record cash counts immediately after collection.
  • Deposit cash on a consistent schedule.

Preventive maintenance

  • Separate cash by route and date.
  • Train staff on handling protocols.
  • Audit cash weekly.

When to contact support

  • Repeated cash discrepancies.
  • Unclear cash custody records.
  • Losses above normal variance.

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Expanded guidance

  • Confirm all steps are documented so the next technician can reproduce the results.
  • Capture before/after metrics (errors cleared, sales restored, or uptime improved).
  • Review machine, reader, or route settings to ensure they match location standards.

Common pitfalls

  • Skipping a controlled test leads to false positives.
  • Updating hardware without documenting configuration changes.
  • Forgetting to verify payout, refund, or reconciliation data after changes.

Next-step checklist

  • Run a final test with known-good inputs.
  • Log the outcome with date, time, and device identifiers.
  • Schedule a follow-up check if the location has high traffic or seasonal demand.

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Additional details

Operational notes

  • Document changes with time, machine ID, and location name.
  • Verify settings, pricing, and service modes after each fix.
  • Capture before/after results to confirm resolution.

Field checklist

  • Test with known-good inputs and controlled conditions.
  • Validate telemetry, alerts, and payment logs where applicable.
  • Confirm location expectations and update the site contact.

Common root causes

  • Configuration drift after firmware or component swaps.
  • Inconsistent power or network conditions at the location.
  • Gaps in preventive maintenance routines.

Next steps

  • Monitor for 7 days and note any repeat errors.
  • Schedule follow-up if the site is high-traffic.
  • Escalate with full logs and photos if issues repeat.

Tax & bookkeeping details

Reporting cadence

  • Reconcile bank feeds weekly and close monthly.
  • Compare cash vs cashless performance by route.

Documentation

  • Store receipts with clear category tags and dates.
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