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      Tracking External Payment Types with Meta Data and Tags

      How to report on External Payment Methods with Meta Data and Dynamic Tags

      There may be times when you use the External Payment Method for Orders. Here's how you can track those.

      In this Article

      Creating Order Meta Data Options

      How to Add Meta Data to POS an Inbound/Admin Orders

      How to Report External Payments using Tags

      Creating Meta Data Options for External Payment Methods

      1. Go to Developer > Meta Data.
      2. Click on the Order menu item at the top of the page.
      3. Click on the Add Order Meta Data button.
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      4. Enter a Title (example: 'External Payment Method').
      5. Choose Data Type = Checkbox.
      6. Enter in the Payment Method options.
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      7. The Sort Order determines the sequence in which your Order Meta Data options will be displayed on the Cart page. This comes into play when capturing multiple Meta Data attributes. (If Sort Order is set to 1, that option will be the first choice for your staff).
      8. Leave Required Field = unchecked.
      9. Click the Save Order Meta Data button.
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      How to add Meta Data to POS and Inbound/Admin Orders

      1. In the POS Cart, choose the down arrow > Additional Order Info.
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      2. In the popup modal, scroll down to your Meta Data choices. 
      3. Make your choice and Save.
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      4. Process the External Payment as normal. 
      5. Now when you View the processed Order, you will see the Meta Data captured under the Meta Data tab.
      6. You can also add Meta Data to a processed Inbound/Admin Order by click on the Meta Data Tab and manually choosing the applicable option.
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      Do you need to take this action for every POS Order?

      If necessary, you have the option to set up the POS Profile to automatically display the 'Additional Order Info' modal when you click the Pay button. This feature ensures that the modal pops up without any extra steps required.

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      Reporting on Meta Data Using Dynamic Tags

      First Things First: Set up Dynamic Tags

      The first step is to set up Dynamic Tags: You can set up Dynamic Tags using Meta Data conditions. (Learn how to create Dynamic Order Tags here). Screen Shot 2024-07-18 at 4.13.20 PM

      Now that Dynamic Tags are set up, you have a few reporting options:

      • Option 1: Filter by Tag in Order Exports (Learn more about Order Exports here).
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      • Option 2: Sales by Tag Report (Learn more about Sales by Tag Report here).
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      • Option 3: Order Queries (Learn more about Order Queries here).
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