How Does Consignment Software Handle Payouts? — AU Guide
Last updated: May 2026 tl;dr: Consignment software automates payout calculation using configurable commission models (flat-rate, tiered, or per-item). When an item is marked as sold, the software calculates the consignor's share based on the agreed commission rate, tracks the payment through pending → paid → disputed statuses, and generates itemised monthly statements. Consignors can view their earnings and pending payouts through a self-service portal. For accounting, payout data exports to Xero and MYOB via CSV. Consignment stores deal with a fundamental tension: you hold someone else’s inventory, sell it, and need to get them paid — accurately, quickly, and without disputes. Do it wrong and you burn trust with your consignors. Do it manually and you burn hours every month reconciling spreadsheets. ...