Settlements

Reconcile with Flex payouts and settlements.

Select the Settlements page on the side menu of the Merchant Portal.

Select `[Settlements](https://portal-sandbox.flex-charge.com/settlements) `on the side menu

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You can see all the settlements issued by Flex

Click **Details**  on a payout line.

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DetailsLink that opens the breakdown details for that settlement period
Payout DateTime when the payout was issued
Capture PeriodMonth of capture
Total ValueTotal amount rescued on that period
Flex FeesTotal amount deducted for Flex fees
Chargebacks FeesTotal amount deducted because of Chargeback fees
Chargebacks ValueTotal amount deducted because of Chargeback reimbursement
ReturnsTotal amount deducted for customers refunds
AdjustmentUsed when some miscellaneous payout adjustments are needed.
Will be discussed with merchant beforehand.
ReserveUsed for buffer if merchant is experiencing high chargeback rate.
Will be discussed with merchant beforehand.
PayoutGrand total of Flex payout towards Merchant for

Settlement details

From the Settlement page, click Details on the settlement you want details for.

Settlement grand total

Top section is the summary of a settlement.

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Payout DateTime when the payout was issued
Capture PeriodFirst day/last day of accounting period
Payment RefUnique reference for that settlement
MerchantMerchant's mid
Total ValueTotal amount rescued on that period
Flex FeesTotal amount deducted for Flex fees
Chargebacks FeesTotal amount deducted because of Chargeback fees
ReturnsTotal amount deducted for customers refunds
AdjustmentUsed when some miscellaneous payout adjustments are needed.
Will be discussed with merchant beforehand.
ReserveUsed for buffer if merchant is experiencing high chargeback rate.
Will be discussed with merchant beforehand.
PayoutGrand total of Flex payout towards Merchant

Items listed in black are added up to payout

e.g. Total Value, Payout

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Items listed in red are deducted from payout

e.g. Fees, returns, reserve


Settlement breakdown

The second section breaks down every transaction placed during that period.

Order DateTime (UTC) when transaction was placed
External Order IdYour system's reference for that transaction
TypeThe nature of transaction to be reconciled
e.g., order / chargeback / return
AmountThe face value of transaction listed
AdjustmentUsed when some miscellaneous payout adjustments are needed.
Will be discussed with merchant beforehand.
ReserveUsed as buffer if merchant is experiencing high chargeback rate.
Will be discussed with merchant beforehand.
Flex FeesFee amount for that transaction
PayoutTotal amount for that transaction

Items listed in black are added up to payout

e.g. Value, Payout

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Items listed in red are deducted from payout

e.g. Fees, returns, reserve


Download a Settlement

Click Export CSV to download payout details

Download the spreadsheet by clicking on the Export CSV button on the upper right section of the payout breakdown.

Settlement example


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