Glossary
What is Khata billing?
Khata billing (from the Hindi बही-खाता, “ledger”) is an informal pay-later or credit system where a trusted customer runs a running tab and settles later, instead of paying after every visit. Snooker and gaming clubs across India use Khata to keep regulars loyal — recording each charge and repayment against the customer’s balance.
How Khata works
Instead of collecting payment after every session, a trusted regular's charges are added to their Khata (tab). They settle the balance later — weekly, monthly, or whenever they choose. Each game, canteen order and repayment is recorded against their running balance.
Khata vs cash / UPI
Cash and UPI are paid on the spot. Khata is pay-later — it builds loyalty with regulars who don't want to settle every visit, but it needs tracking so dues don't pile up. The healthiest clubs offer Khata to trusted customers with a sensible credit limit.
Managing Khata safely
Set a credit limit per customer, keep balances visible, and send reminders before dues grow. Read our guide on managing Khata the easy way, or learn what frame billing is.
FAQ
Khata billing — common questions
Is Khata the same as credit? +
Essentially yes — Khata is an informal credit or pay-later arrangement, traditionally tracked in a ledger book (bahi-khata). The customer plays now and pays later, and you record what they owe.
How do I stop Khata dues from piling up? +
Set a credit limit per customer so a tab can’t grow indefinitely, review balances regularly, and send gentle reminders. CueBill enforces per-customer limits and shows every outstanding balance at a glance.
Can I send Khata reminders on WhatsApp? +
Yes. With CueBill you can send a balance/due reminder to a customer’s WhatsApp in one tap — friendlier and faster than a phone call.
Does CueBill track Khata automatically? +
Yes. Every charge, repayment and advance is recorded in the customer’s ledger with a running balance, so Khata is accurate without a paper register.
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