--- title: Internal System Release Notes July 13th, 2026 description: Discover NextLot's latest updates, including error fixes, new features, and improved usability for a seamless bidding experience. Stay updated with our latest release notes. --- [Skip to content](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-july-13th-2026#main-content) ![](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NextLot%20-%20symbol%20-%20full%20color-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=NextLot%20-%20symbol%20-%20full%20color-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-july-13th-2026#contact) [Contact us](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-july-13th-2026#contact) July 13, 2026 # Internal System Release Notes July 13th, 2026 [Development Team](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/author/development-team) Share: [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-july-13th-2026)   ### \*Internal\* System Release Notes July 13th, 2026 ## **FEATURE UPDATE – Display Credit Card Surcharge & Gross Total on Bidder Invoices** To provide greater transparency for bidders, we've updated the **Bidder Invoice Summary** and **Invoice Payments** sections to clearly display the total amount due when paying by **cash** versus **credit card**. This enhancement allows bidders to see exactly how much they will owe before making a payment, including any applicable credit card surcharge. --- ## Invoice Summary Updates Within the **Invoice Summary** section of a bidder's invoice, you'll now see an additional total displayed beneath the Amount Du**e**. This new field shows the **total amount due if the invoice is paid by credit card**, including any applicable surcharge. ![Screenshot 2026-07-10 at 12.53.17 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.53.17%20PM%20(2).png?width=800&height=320&name=Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.53.17%20PM%20(2).png) The surcharge amount is calculated using the **Payment Card Fees** configured within your account. To manage these fees, navigate to: **Accounting → Payment Card Fees** **![Screenshot 2026-07-10 at 12.51.49 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.51.49%20PM%20(2).png?width=800&height=147&name=Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.51.49%20PM%20(2).png)** Here you can create one or more surcharge percentages based on your credit card processor's requirements (for example, a **3% surcharge** for Visa and Mastercard). --- ## Important Notes ### 1. Credit Card Totals Only Display When Applicable The **Credit Card Total** will only appear if at least one **Payment Card Fee** has been configured within the **Payment Card Fees** page. If no payment card fees have been created, only the standard invoice balance will be displayed. ### 2. Multiple Payment Card Fees If your business uses different surcharge percentages for different card brands (for example, **3% for Visa/Mastercard** and **5% for American Express**), the invoice will display **each applicable credit card total**. ![Screenshot 2026-07-10 at 12.51.32 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.51.32%20PM%20(2).png?width=800&height=260&name=Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.51.32%20PM%20(2).png) ![Screenshot 2026-07-10 at 1.24.36 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%201.24.36%20PM%20(2).png?width=800&height=343&name=Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%201.24.36%20PM%20(2).png) This allows bidders to clearly understand what their total will be depending on the payment method they choose. --- ## Invoice Payments Section Updates The **Invoice Payments** section has also been enhanced. A new **Surcharge** column has been added to display the exact surcharge amount that was applied when a payment was made by credit card. The surcharge will continue to appear within the **Method/Details** column as well. You'll also notice a new **Charge Total** column. The **Charge Total** represents: > **Invoice Payment + Credit Card Surcharge** In other words, this is the exact amount that will appear on the bidder's credit card statement. ![Screenshot 2026-07-10 at 12.56.30 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.56.30%20PM%20(2).png?width=800&height=130&name=Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.56.30%20PM%20(2).png) --- ## Bidder Invoice PDF & Email Updates These enhancements are also reflected on the bidder invoice that is: - Emailed to the bidder - Downloaded as a PDF Within the PDF version of the invoice, you'll now see a new field located in the **upper-right corner**, directly beneath the **Balance Due**. This field displays the **total amount due if paying by credit card**, including any applicable surcharge. ![Screenshot 2026-07-10 at 12.53.49 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.53.49%20PM%20(2).png?width=800&height=431&name=Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.53.49%20PM%20(2).png) Additionally, the **Invoice Payments** section on the PDF now includes the same enhancements found within the Bidder Invoice UI: - **Surcharge** column - **Charge Total** column The **Charge Total** reflects the total amount charged to the bidder's credit card, including both the invoice payment and the applicable surcharge, ensuring complete transparency between the invoice and the amount shown on the bidder's credit card statement. ![Screenshot 2026-07-10 at 12.56.30 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.56.30%20PM%20(2).png?width=800&height=130&name=Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.56.30%20PM%20(2).png)  ---   **FEATURE UPDATE – Bidder Login & Registration Header Language** To provide a clearer and more intuitive experience for bidders, the Register/Login page has been updated with new header text and instructional language. This also includes clicking on Register to bid when attempting to register or login for an auction.  ![Screenshot 2026-07-10 at 12.41.01 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.41.01%20PM%20(2).png?width=800&height=399&name=Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.41.01%20PM%20(2).png) Previously, bidders could become confused about whether they needed to log in or create a new account before entering their email address. The updated language helps guide bidders through the process more clearly. ### What's Changed? - New instructional text has been added beneath the email address field that reads: > **"Enter your email to sign in to an existing account, or to create a new one."** > > ![Screenshot 2026-07-10 at 12.37.40 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.37.40%20PM%20(2).png?width=545&height=432&name=Screenshot%202026-07-10%20at%2012.37.40%20PM%20(2).png) > >   This updated messaging makes it clear that bidders should begin by entering their email address **regardless of whether they are signing into an existing account or creating a new one**, resulting in a smoother and more user-friendly registration experience. ---   **FEATURE – Ability to Accept Incoming Payments from Sellers** There are situations where a seller owes money to the auction company instead of receiving a payout. For example, a seller may have very few items sell (or have items that do not meet reserve), but incur seller expenses that exceed their proceeds. If a seller earns $300 from their auction but requests a $500 Facebook advertising campaign, they would owe the auction company the remaining $200. To support this workflow, the system now allows auction companies to record incoming payments from sellers. To do this: 1. Navigate to the applicable **Seller Settlement** that has a negative balance due. 2. Under the **Payments** section, click **Incoming Payments**. When a settlement has a negative balance, the "incoming payment" option will be the only option and when the settlement balance is positive, it will read "outgoing payment". ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 12.48.38 PM](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2012.48.38%20PM.png?width=800&height=217&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2012.48.38%20PM.png) 3. In the pop-up window, select the **Incoming Payment** received from the seller. ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 10.44.36 AM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2010.44.36%20AM%20(2).png?width=971&height=490&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2010.44.36%20AM%20(2).png) 4. Once the payment is applied, the seller settlement will automatically be marked as Finalized.    ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 10.44.45 AM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2010.44.45%20AM%20(2).png?width=1877&height=817&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2010.44.45%20AM%20(2).png) The payment will also be recorded in the **Seller Payments Report**, providing a complete history of all seller payment activity. ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 10.46.06 AM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2010.46.06%20AM%20(2).png?width=1886&height=552&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2010.46.06%20AM%20(2).png) ### You will also notice that when you take an incoming payment when you select check as the payment option, the Payee is listed as the auction company's name because the seller is writing a check TO the auction company. ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 12.52.22 PM](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2012.52.22%20PM.png?width=800&height=557&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2012.52.22%20PM.png) ### FEATURE – Ability for Site Admins to Void Seller Payments Previously, if an auction company accidentally marked a seller payment as finalized and later needed to change the payment amount or payment type, they had to contact their Account Manager or the NextLot team to have the payment removed. Only the NextLot team had the ability to delete seller payments. Now, users with **Manager** permissions can void seller payments themselves, eliminating delays and allowing them to correct mistakes without disrupting their workflow. To void a seller payment: 1. Navigate to the **Masters > Sellers** tab. 2. Search for and select the applicable seller. 3. Click the **Settlement** icon on the right side of the screen. 4. Scroll to the **Payments** section at the bottom of the seller settlement. 5. Click the new **Void** button next to the payment you wish to remove.   ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 1.21.40 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%201.21.40%20PM%20(2).png?width=960&height=418&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%201.21.40%20PM%20(2).png) Once the payment is voided: - The seller settlement will be reopened, allowing you to update the payment using the correct amount or payment method. - The payment will remain in the settlement history but will display a status of **Voided**. ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 11.09.49 AM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2011.09.49%20AM%20(2).png?width=1881&height=822&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2011.09.49%20AM%20(2).png) The **Seller Payments Report** will also update automatically to reflect the voided payment and the **Notes** section will record the email address of the manager who voided the payment, providing a complete audit trail for record-keeping purposes. ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 11.10.45 AM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2011.10.45%20AM%20(2).png?width=1884&height=505&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2011.10.45%20AM%20(2).png)**Please Note:** When a seller payment is voided, the voided transaction is **only visible in the Admin UI**. It does **not** appear on the seller's settlement, ensuring the seller only sees the current, finalized payment information. FEATURE – Ability for Site Admins to Void Bidder Invoice Payments Previously, if an auction company accidentally marked a bidder invoices as finalized and later needed to change the payment amount or payment type, they had to contact their Account Manager or the NextLot team to have the payment removed. Only the NextLot team had the ability to void bidder payments. Now, users with **Manager** permissions can void seller payments themselves, eliminating delays and allowing them to correct mistakes without disrupting their workflow. To void a seller payment: 1. Navigate to **Accounting > Auctions** and click on the applicable auction invoices. 2. Search for and select the appropriate bidder. 3. Scroll to the **Payments** section at the bottom of the bidder's invoice. 4. Click **Void** next to the payment you wish to void. ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 1.28.00 PM](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%201.28.00%20PM.png?width=960&height=455&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%201.28.00%20PM.png)   Once the payment is voided: - The bidder invoice will be reopened, allowing you to update the payment using the correct amount or payment method. - The payment will remain in the invoice history but will display a status of **Voided**. ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 12.28.43 PM](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2012.28.43%20PM.png?width=2953&height=1381&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2012.28.43%20PM.png) The Bidder Payments **Report** will also update automatically to reflect the voided payment and the  **Notes** section will record the email address of the manager who voided the payment, providing a complete audit trail for record-keeping purposes. ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 12.29.20 PM](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2012.29.20%20PM.png?width=2968&height=787&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2012.29.20%20PM.png) **Please Note:** This feature is **not available for CardPointe transactions**. At this time, NextLot cannot process CardPointe refunds or voids within the system. Any refunds or voids for CardPointe payments must be completed directly through CardPointe. ![Screenshot 2026-07-13 at 10.35.07 AM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2010.35.07%20AM%20(2).png?width=1902&height=749&name=Screenshot%202026-07-13%20at%2010.35.07%20AM%20(2).png) If you need to void or refund a CardPointe transaction, please contact your Account Manager for assistance. **Please Note:** When a bidder invoice payment is voided, the voided transaction is **only visible in the Admin UI**. 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