Business
Invoicing, margin & GST calculators
Free Receipt Generator
A receipt is issued after payment has been received — it confirms that the transaction is settled and provides the buyer with a record for their accounts or expense claim. A good receipt includes the date of payment, what was paid for, the amount received and the payment method. This generator produces a clean PDF receipt: your business details, the payer's name, line items, the payment amount and method, and a "paid" stamp. Free, browser-only, no login, no data stored.
Receipt field: seller / payee business name, address and contact
- Receipt field: receipt number (unique reference for your records)
- Receipt field: date of payment (not the invoice date — the actual payment date)
- Receipt field: payer name and address
- Receipt field: description of goods or services paid for; quantity and unit price per line
- Receipt field: subtotal; any tax collected; total amount received
- Receipt field: payment method — cash, bank transfer, card, cheque, UPI, etc.
- Receipt field: confirmation statement — "Payment received in full" or "Amount paid: [total]"
- Receipt field: optional note (e.g. invoice number this receipt settles, transaction reference)
- Document label: "Receipt" (indicates payment has been received, not merely requested)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an invoice and a receipt?
An invoice is a request for payment — it shows what is owed and when it is due. A receipt is issued after payment has been received — it confirms the transaction is settled. Issuing a receipt is good practice for cash transactions (where no bank record exists) and for clients who need proof of payment for expense claims or audits. If you are issuing a receipt for a paid GST invoice in India, the original tax invoice already serves as the payment document for ITC purposes — a separate receipt is optional but often requested.
Do I need to issue a receipt for every payment?
In most jurisdictions there is no legal obligation to issue a receipt for every B2B payment (bank transfers create their own record), but it is strongly recommended for cash transactions, for clients who need proof of payment for expense reporting, and in consumer-facing businesses where customers may request receipts for warranties or returns. Some states and countries require receipts for retail sales above certain amounts. When in doubt, issue a receipt — it costs nothing and protects both parties.