# Process a stock transfer at POS

Source: https://support.storeconnect.com/articles/pos-stock-transfers · Last modified 21 August 2026

Stock transfers are a bit similar to special orders and holds, but differ in that they require actions at both the sending and receiving outlets.

## Video demo

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## Initiate a stock transfer

You can transfer stock between any outlet from any outlet.

1.  Add the product to the cart that you want to transfer.
2.  Click on the item. A set of new options appears.
    ![Transfer order details](https://res.cloudinary.com/hzkr6fi81/image/upload/v1765403772/knowledge/pos/TransferOrder_ovq1d6.png) 
3.  In the **Transfer, Hold, Special Order** field select **Transfer**.
4.  Select the origin location in the **Transfer from** field.
5.  Select the receiving location in the **Pickup from** field. 
6.  (If applicable) Select if the customer is making any payment and enter the details.
7.  Go back to the cart and finalize the transaction. The item now appears in the **Pickups** section with the status of Requested.

## Mark a transferred item as sent

This procedure is done when the sending store sends the item.

1.  Go to the **Pickups** section in the POS terminal.
2.  Filter or search for the item and open it.
3.  Select **Next**. This moves the order status to **Confirmed**. 
4.  Select **Next**. This moves the order status from **Confirmed** to **Shipped.**
5.  That is the final action to complete in the sending outlet.

## Receive a transferred item

1.  Go to the **Pickups** section in the POS terminal.
2.  Filter or search for the order and open it. It should have a status of **Shipped** or **Completed**.
    ![Transfer statuses or order](https://res.cloudinary.com/hzkr6fi81/image/upload/v1765403772/knowledge/pos/Shippedtransfer_kalufo.png)
3.  Select **Next**. This moves the order status to **Ready to Pick up**. 

## Finalize the sale of a transferred item

1.  Go to the **Pickups** section in the POS terminal.
2.  Filter or search for the order and open it. It should have a status of **Ready to Pick up**.
3.  If the customer has outstanding payments to make, process these through the checkout as normal.
4.  Once the payment is finalized, select **Release items**.

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StoreConnect Support — https://support.storeconnect.com/articles/pos-stock-transfers