Step-by-Step Process
Passport
Access C-Store Essentials Web Account
Use your account credentials to access the PDI C-Store Essentials platform
You can access C-Store Essentials by clicking here
Navigate to Store Settings
On the top right side of the screen, click on the human silhouette icon
Next click on POS Settings
3. General Settings
On the next screen, confirm that General Settings is selected
4. Fuel Discount Handling for Day Report
Scroll down until you find Fuel Discount Handling for Day Reports
Choose between Automatically Subtract or Manually Add as Expense
Automatically Subtract
By default, this setting is enabled
The Fuel Sold amount will reflect the Net Gas Amount Sold after discounts are subtracted
Manually Add as Expense:
If you select this, the Fuel Sold amount will show the Gross Gas Amount Sold
You will need to enter the fuel discount manually under General Account Payout as an expense
Verifone
1. Check Default Settings in Verifone Point of Sale
Verifone Point of Sale systems usually generate Net Gas Sales after Register Day Close
Specifying the fuel discount in the Daily Report may not be necessary in C-store Essentials
If you want to include Fuel Discount in the Daily Report, you can manually enter it under the 'General Account Payout: Fuel Discount' category
2. Contact Verifone Help Desk
Confirm with Verifone if your register produces Gross Gas Sales
“Hi Verifone,
Can you please confirm if my registers are set to produce Gross Gas Sales? Thank you!”
3. Verify the Fuel Discount Category in Verifone Control Center
Confirm that the Fuel Discount category is listed under MOP - Tender Types for it to appear in your Daily Report
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I do not update the fuel discount setting in my report?
What happens if I do not update the fuel discount setting in my report?
If you do not adjust the setting, the Fuel Sold amount in the Daily Report may reflect an incorrect value (either Net or Gross) based on the POS default configuration.
Daily report will be over/short and you may not be able to balance your daily report
This could result in inaccurate financial reporting.
Can I switch between automatic and manual fuel discount handling at any time?
Can I switch between automatic and manual fuel discount handling at any time?
Yes, you can change this setting as needed in your General Settings section of CStore Essentials to either Automatically Subtract or Manually Add as Expense.
Only Gilbarco Passport
Available in setting to make the report automatic
Do I need to contact Verifone if my POS register is already configured for Net Sales?
Do I need to contact Verifone if my POS register is already configured for Net Sales?
No, if your Verifone POS is already set to produce Net Sales, there is no need to adjust further settings.