Managing your HipoBuy wallet balance, refunds, and purchases can become confusing without a clear system. A well-organized spreadsheet is the perfect tool to gain instant clarity and control over your transaction history. By adding a dedicated Balance Column, you can track the exact impact of every action in real-time.
Setting Up Your Transaction Tracker
Start by creating a spreadsheet with the following columns. This structure is crucial for accuracy.
- Date:
- Description:
- Transaction Type:Recharge, Purchase, or Refund.
- Amount In (+):RechargesRefunds
- Amount Out (-):Purchases
- Balance:most important column. This will calculate your running wallet total.
- Description:
The Power of the Balance Column
The Balance Column
Pro Tip:=Previous Balance Cell + SUM(In Cell, -Out Cell)
New Balance = Previous Balance + $20New Balance = Previous Balance - $15New Balance = Previous Balance + $10
Example: Your Transaction Log
| Date | Description | Type | Amount In (+) | Amount Out (-) | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | Starting Balance | - | - | - | $50.00 |
| 2023-10-05 | Recharge via Card | Recharge | $30.00 | - | $80.00 |
| 2023-10-10 | Purchase: Phone Case | Purchase | - | $25.00 | $55.00 |
| 2023-10-15 | Refund for Order #789 | Refund | $12.00 | - | $67.00 |
Table: A clear log showing how every transaction updates the running balance.
Benefits of This Method
- Total Transparency:
- Dispute Resolution:
- Budget Control:
- Simplicity:
- Dispute Resolution:
Conclusion
Adding a Balance Column
Start your tracker today and never wonder "Where did my balance go?" again.