When you pay a vehicle owner their consignment earnings, record the payout in PocketOS to keep your books balanced.
How to Record a Payout
- Go to Reports → Owner Payouts
- Find the owner in the list
- Click Record Payout
- Enter the payout amount
- Select the payment method (Mercury ACH, check, Zelle, etc.)
- Add a note (optional)
- Click Save
What Gets Tracked
- Total earnings — Revenue generated by the owner's vehicle(s)
- Amount paid — Total payouts sent to the owner
- Balance owed — Earnings minus payouts = what you still owe
- Payout history — All recorded payouts with dates and amounts
Mercury Integration
If Mercury Banking is connected, you can send payouts directly as ACH bank transfers from the payout recording screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I pay owners?
That's between you and the owner. Common schedules are monthly or bi-weekly. Whatever you agree to, stay consistent.
Does recording a payout actually send money?
Only if using Mercury integration. Otherwise, recording a payout is for bookkeeping — you send the actual payment externally.