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title: "Transferring Stock"
url: "https://help.aurapos.com/en/article/transferring-stock"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-06-22T11:11:43.654Z"
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# Transferring Stock

The Stock Transfers screen allows you to track when stock items are moved between stores. Recording these movements ensures that stock levels and food costs remain accurate, even when items are borrowed from or lent to another location.

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### Viewing Transfer Records

The page displays a **table of all stock transfers** within a selected date range.

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You can adjust the period by setting specific **start and end dates**, or by selecting from one of the available **Quick Ranges**.

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### Recording a new external Stock Transfer

External transfers are all transfers that are recorded to and from a non-store location, such as an external stock room/warehouse. To log a new transfer, click **Transfer Stock**.

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When capturing a transfer, the following information is recorded:

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**Transfer Direction**  
Choose the direction of the transfer:

-   **Inbound** – Your store is receiving stock from another location.
-   **Outbound** – Your store is sending stock to another location.

**Stock Item**  
Search for and select the item being transferred. For example, *Feta Cheese*.

**Quantity**  
Enter the quantity of stock being moved.

**Other Location**  
Type the name of the location involved in the transfer.

**Unit Cost**  
Confirm the **unit cost** of the item. Entering the correct cost is important for maintaining accurate financial reporting.  
If stock is being borrowed from another store, the cost should match the amount that store originally paid for the item.

**Date and Time**  
Specify the exact **date and time** when the transfer took place.

**Notes**  
You can add an optional note explaining the reason for the transfer, such as *short delivery from a supplier*.

Once all details are captured, click **Transfer Stock** to post the transfer.

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