2.09.2025 г.
Ends your day cleanly with a Z-receipt and resets the cash register system to zero
Ensures that card payments are transmitted securely and quickly posted to your account
Reliably meets all KassenSichV and GoBD requirements for complete cash register data
Can be started and executed at any time retrospectively or for previous days directly on the device
With Mollie, it can be completed anywhere in just a few steps – whether on the go or in-store
A cash register closing is the technical end-of-day closing of your POS system or EC device. All transactions recorded since the last closing are totalled and documented in a so-called Z-receipt. The ‘Z’ stands for zero and means that the device then starts again from zero.
This step has a particularly important function when closing the till on an EC device: card payments are considered authorised as soon as the receipt indicates this – but it is only when the till is closed that the payment data is transmitted to the bank network and the actual payment process is initiated.
The cash register cut-off thus ensures that your sales are promptly credited to your account and that your cash register is correctly prepared for the next business day.
There is no separate legal provision that explicitly stipulates how often you must perform a cash register cut-off. Nevertheless, in practice it is indispensable for fulfilling other legal obligations.
The Cash Register Security Regulation (KassenSichV) and the Principles for the Proper Management and Storage of Books, Records and Documents in Electronic Form and for Data Access (GoBD) stipulate that all cash register data must be recorded completely, unalterably and promptly.
Without regular cash register settlements, this would be virtually impossible, especially in the case of card payments, which are only transmitted to the bank network after the settlement.
In cash-intensive retail, daily cash register settlements are therefore expected. For businesses that only accept card payments, it is theoretically possible to settle less frequently, but this can lead to delayed payouts.
Sometimes a working day doesn't go as planned – and you forget to close the cash register. That's not a problem, because modern systems allow you to close the cash register retrospectively. This applies to both stationary cash registers and cash registers directly on the EC device.
To ensure that you do not lose any payments or receive them late, you should proceed as follows:
Step 1: Check your cash register system or EC device to see if there is an open closing. Many devices display a warning message or a note.
Step 2: Start the closing process manually via the menu. Look for terms such as ‘daily closing’, ‘Z closing’ or ‘cash register closing’.
Step 3: If you need the cash register closing on the EC device from the previous day or another date, select the corresponding day in the options.
Step 4: After closing, you can usually issue the receipt again – if necessary, the cash register cut can also be printed again via the EC device.
Step 5: Check whether all payments are now marked as ‘submitted’ or ‘closed’ so that the amounts are transferred to your bank.
These steps ensure that your cash register closing is created correctly – even if it is not done directly at the end of the day.
Modern terminals make cash register closing much easier today. With both SumUp and Ingenico terminals, the process is quick and easy once you know where to find the cash register closing function.
On current SumUp terminals (e.g. SumUp Solo or SumUp Solo Lite, manufactured in 2023 or later), you can start the cash register closing directly from the main menu:
Tap on ‘More’.
Select ‘Daily closing’.
Confirm the process. The device will perform the cash register closing and issue the closing receipt.
Tip: If you do not perform the cash register closing on the EC device daily, but only when necessary, you can start it at any time via this menu sequence.
For Ingenico Desk or Move terminals (models from 2023, e.g. Desk/5000, Move/5000), you can access the daily closing as follows:
Press the Menu button.
Select ‘Reports’ or “Reports”.
Tap on ‘Daily closing / Cash register closing’ and confirm.
The receipt with all transactions is created and the cash register is reset to zero.
If you did not complete the closing on the same day, you can select the previous day on newer Ingenico devices:
Go to the ‘Reports’ menu.
Select ‘Historical closings’.
Tap on the date and start the closing. This allows you to process older days in full.
These steps allow you to remain in control when closing the till on your EC device.
On the Mollie terminal, closing the till on the EC device is quick and easy – whether you are ending your day in a café, in a shop or on the go. Here's how it works:
Open the menu on your terminal and go to Settings.
Enter the service PIN 1015.
Select the ‘Reports’ section.
Tap ‘Send report’ to generate the current end-of-day report. If you are using an A920pro, the report will be printed automatically. It shows the total number of transactions and the turnover since the last closing.
If you want to print the last cash register closing again, use the “Print last” function. For a more detailed view, you can also use the X report, which shows sales broken down by card type, for example Visa, Mastercard or debit.
A cash register closing is important, but with a cloud-based POS solution like Mollie's, it's a breeze. Instead of manually backing up data, all transactions are automatically stored in the cloud in encrypted form. This means:
Immediate availability – you can view your sales at any time, no matter where you are.
Automatic backup – no need to worry about data loss, even if the device fails.
Easy post-processing – need to run a cash register report retrospectively? It takes just a few clicks, without any complicated menus.
Cross-device access – whether on a terminal, smartphone or PC, all data is synchronised.
With Mollie POS, you combine the security of modern cloud technology with intuitive operation. This leaves you more time for your business – and less stress with the cash register.
Ideally, you should close your till every day. This ensures that all transactions are processed promptly and transmitted to your bank – and that you have an up-to-date overview of your sales at all times.
A Z-report is the receipt that is generated when you close your till. It contains the total number and total amount of all transactions since the last closing and resets the counters on your device to zero.
On Mollie POS terminals, you start the cash register closing via the ‘Settings’ menu and the “Reports” item. With ‘Send report’ you create the end-of-day report – depending on the device, this is either printed out directly or provided digitally.
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