Hello Softinn PMS user!

Wonder how to record refundable security deposits collected from your guest in PMS?

Check out the video & guidelines below to find out how to record refundable security deposit and how to refund the security deposit in Guest Folio on Softinn PMS :

Steps to Record Refundable Security Deposit Collected from Your Guest in PMS:

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Follow the guidelines below:

Step 1 : Login to Softinn PMS

Step 2 : Select the correct property

Step 3 : Click “Reservation“

Step 4 : Select the correct reservation

Step 5 : On the Reservation page, click the “Guest Folio” icon for the reservation that you want to add the refundable security deposit

Step 6 : Click on “Security Deposit” and click “+ Collect“

Step 7 : Insert the Amount for Refundable Security Deposit. Next, choose the payment method and payment account of the guest.

• The payment account refers to the types of payment guests used in paying a refundable security deposit. For example, Cash – cash on hand.
• If you have set the default security deposit amount in the system settings, the amount will be auto-filled for you. Same goes to the default payment method and payment account for collecting security deposits.

Step 8 : Click “Add Remark” and type in the remark, if any.

Step 9 : Once done, click “Add Deposit”

The refundable security deposit had been added to the current folio.

Steps to Refund the Security Deposit to Guest Upon Check-out in PMS:

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Follow the guidelines below:

Step 1 : Go to guest folio and click “– Refund” button on “Security Deposit” tab

Step 2 : Insert the Refund amount

Step 3 : Choose the payment method and payment 

Step 4 : Once done, click “- Refund”

Step 5 : A “Refund Deposit” transaction will be added. This means the hotels have refunded the deposit to the guest.

Hope this video helps you on how to record security deposit and refund security deposit in guest folio 🙂

**NOTE: Refer to this guide to learn how to setup Refundable Security Deposit on your Softinn PMS.