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Why do amounts differ between Side A and Side B for a matched pair?

Last updated on Aug 31, 2026

Short Answer: Open 'Matched transaction details' and compare the 'Amount' and 'Amount 2' fields — the report's 'Match basis' uses 'Amount' not necessarily 'Amount 2'.

PreRequisites

  1. Open the matched pair in 'Matched transaction details'.

Steps

  1. Open the matched pair's 'Matched transaction details' modal.
    You see side-by-side rows for Side A and Side B.

  2. Check the 'Match basis' box which shows 'Reference ID + Amount' and the text 'Transactions matched using Identifier and Amount.'
    You confirm the report used the 'Amount' column for matching.

  3. Compare the 'Amount' fields on both sides; then compare 'Amount 2' if present.
    If the 'Amount' values differ, that explains the difference; if 'Amount' matches but 'Amount 2' differs, 'Amount 2' is a secondary field and does not affect the match.

  4. If source data is incorrect, correct the source and use 'Add files & update report' to refresh the report.
    Updated data will reflect in totals after the report is updated.

Troubleshooting

  1. Totals show 0.00 difference but 'Amount 2' values differ for example 300 vs 320.
    LikelyCause: The report used the 'Amount' column for matching/totals and the 'Amount' values match, while 'Amount 2' is an additional field only for reference.
    Action: Confirm 'Match basis' and rely on the matched 'Amount' for totals; if you need to match using 'Amount 2', standardize data and re-run the report or unmatch and reprocess with the desired fields.

  2. Amounts differ and you cannot find which transactions cause the delta.
    LikelyCause: Some transactions contributing to totals may be in other match categories Partially matched or Unmatched.
    Action: Switch between 'Fully matched', 'Partially matched' and 'Unmatched' tabs and open suspicious matches to locate discrepancies.

Note: The screenshots show 'Reference ID + Amount' as the match basis; rely on those fields when investigating amount differences.