Overview
How it works
1
A deposit is a template
Name, amount, colour and an optional barcode — created once and reused on every sale.
2
It rides along with the item
Deposits are added to items either as modifiers or as custom items; you choose which convention the store uses.
3
Returns are counted, not typed
On the Deposits tab you count returned containers with + and −, and the red bar shows the cash to hand back.
4
Money in and money out are separate
Reports show applied deposits and returned deposits as two totals, so they never look like sales.
The app never replaces the Clover Register — it adds to it. Payments, taxes and reporting stay in Clover.
Features
What it does
01
Deposit templates
Name, amount, colour and an optional barcode for each type of deposit.
02
Modifier or custom item
Choose whether deposits are added to items as modifiers or as custom items.
03
Counters and cash return
Count returned containers with + and −, then return the total with RETURN CASH.
04
Reports
Applied deposits and returned deposits with their totals, exportable.
05
Tender button
Set the name of the deposit button that appears in the Clover Register.
06
Receipt options
Print deposits on the receipt, skip them, or decide each time.
07
Employee restrictions
Control who can add or remove cash, issue returns and edit templates.
| Platform | Clover POS (United States) |
|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 / month — one subscription for the entire store |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Built for | Beverage retail, breweries, equipment and party rental, anywhere a container leaves the store with a deposit |
| Developer | PayPlaxe — independent software vendor (not an ISO) |
Install
Price & installation
$0.99 / month
$0.99 / month — one subscription for the entire store
Every app has a 30-day free trial. Clover bills the subscription with your monthly Clover invoice; one subscription covers the whole store unless the price row says otherwise.
How to install
- Open the Clover App Market — on the device, or at clover.com/appmarket in your web dashboard.
- Find the app by name, or open its direct link from the button above.
- Tap Connect / Install and accept the permissions the app requests.
- The 30-day free trial starts automatically. The subscription then appears on your monthly Clover invoice.
- Open the app on the Clover device and sign in with a Manager or Admin employee account to configure it.
- To cancel, open the app in the App Market and tap Uninstall.
Install and cancel any time from the Clover App Market.
Start here
First setup
Do this once, in this order. It takes a few minutes and the app is then ready for the shift.
- Open Deposits Manager. The tabs are DEPOSITS, REPORTS and SETTINGS.
- Open SETTINGS and set the tender button name shown in the Clover Register.
- Choose whether deposits are added as modifiers or as custom items and keep to that choice.
- Open the deposit configuration and create your first deposit: name, amount, colour and optional barcode.
- Attach the deposit to the items that carry it.
- Use EDIT on the Deposits tab whenever you need to rename a deposit or change its amount.
- Sell one item and confirm the deposit line appears on the order and on the receipt.
Modifiers keep the deposit attached to the item; custom items give it a separate line. Mixing both makes reports hard to read.
Reference
Screens and settings
Every screen of the app and what each setting does.
Deposits tab
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deposit card | Name and amount of the deposit; the colour stripe is the one you picked. |
| + / − and counter | Counts the containers a customer is returning right now. |
| RETURN CASH | Returns the counted total and records it as a returned deposit. |
| EDIT | Switches the list to editing mode. |
| Tabs | DEPOSITS · REPORTS · SETTINGS. |
Edit mode
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| ⋮ menu | Edit or delete a deposit template. |
| + button | Adds a new deposit template. |
| CLOSE | Leaves editing mode and returns to counting. |
Deposit templates
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Name | What the deposit is called on the order and in reports. |
| Amount | The deposit value collected per item. |
| Colour | Helps the cashier pick the right deposit quickly. |
| Barcode (optional) | Scan the container to select the deposit. |
| Items | The products this deposit is attached to. |
Screenshots taken from the running app on a Clover device. The apps’ interface language is English. Click a screenshot to enlarge.
Configuration
Setup scenarios
Each scenario is a complete configuration — follow the steps in order.
Most configuration screens require the Clover employee role of Manager or Admin.
1Bottle deposits added automatically to the sale
Every bottle sold carries a deposit that must appear on the order.
- Open Deposits Manager → Settings and set the tender button name shown in the Register.
- Choose whether deposits are added as modifiers or as custom items.
- Open Config deposits and create a deposit: name, amount and colour.
- Attach the deposit to the items it belongs to.
- Sell a bottle in the Register and confirm the deposit line appears on the order and the receipt.
Modifiers keep the deposit attached to the item; custom items give it its own line. Pick one convention and stay with it — reports are easier to read.
2Returning containers for cash
The customer brings back six bottles and expects the deposit back.
- Open the Deposits tab.
- Find the deposit template and tap + once per returned container.
- Check the total on the RETURN CASH bar.
- Tap it to return the money; the operation is logged as a returned deposit.
- If you counted too many, use − before confirming.
3Reconcile deposits at the end of the day
Deposits collected and deposits returned should both be visible.
- Open the Reports tab.
- Review Applied Deposits — the total collected on orders.
- Review Returned Deposits — the total handed back.
- Export the report when you need it outside the device.
- Use Restrictions to limit who may return cash if the numbers do not add up.
At the register
Everyday use
What the cashier does after the app is configured.
- Selling: the deposit is added to the order with the item; nothing extra to press.
- Returning: open the Deposits tab, tap + once per returned container, check the total and tap RETURN CASH.
- Correct an over-count with − before confirming.
- At close, open REPORTS and compare applied deposits with returned deposits.
If something is wrong
Troubleshooting
Symptom on the left, what to do on the right.
| Symptom | What to do |
|---|---|
| The deposit does not appear on the order. | The deposit is not attached to that item, or the app is set to a different mode (modifiers vs custom items) than you expect. |
| A cashier returned cash by mistake. | Use Restrictions to remove Add/remove cash from employees who should not return deposits. |
| Deposits appear in sales totals. | They are recorded separately as applied and returned deposits; check the REPORTS tab rather than the Clover sales report. |
| The tender button is missing in the Register. | Set the tender button name in SETTINGS — without a name there is no button. |
| The app's dialog never appears on the payment screen; Clover shows "Customer is choosing payment method". | Open the Clover Setup app → Payments and uncheck Automatically take payment on Connected Device, so payment is taken on the primary device. |
| Settings cannot be opened or changed. | Sign in with an employee whose Clover role is Manager or Admin. Some apps also have their own Restrict access switch that locks the configuration. |
| The app works erratically, or stops reacting after the device has been idle. | Turn off Battery Saver in the device's Android settings and keep the device online. |
| A change made on one device is not visible on another. | Settings sync through the cloud; give it a minute and make sure both devices have a network connection. |
Questions
FAQ
What is the difference from Payout Manager?
Deposits Manager collects money in as deposits attached to items. Payout Manager pays money out — refunds, cash drops, lottery payouts.
Modifiers or custom items — which should I use?
Modifiers keep the deposit tied to the item; custom items give the deposit its own line on the order. Both are supported; choose one and be consistent.
Do deposits count as revenue?
They are recorded separately as applied and returned deposits, so you can see them apart from sales.
Can staff be prevented from returning cash?
Yes — the restrictions screen controls add/remove cash, issuing returns and editing templates per employee.
How much does it cost?
$0.99 per month for the whole store, with a 30-day free trial.
Support
Contacts
Email
Text message
Website
In-app support
Settings → Contact us
Answer time
5–15 minutes