How to Record Payments and Generate Receipts

    Record full or partial payments and automatically generate cryptographically verified receipts.

    Quick Steps

    1. 1
      Open the Invoice

      Navigate to the Invoices page and open the invoice you want to record payment for.

    2. 2
      Record Payment

      Click "Record Payment", enter the amount, date, payment method, and optionally upload proof of payment.

    3. 3
      Handle Partial Payments

      Record multiple partial payments against a single invoice. The status updates to "Paid" only when the full amount is received.

    4. 4
      View and Share Receipts

      Navigate to Receipts to see all generated receipts. Download PDFs or share the verification link.

    Recording a Payment

    When your client pays, recording the payment in Invoicemonk automatically generates an immutable receipt with cryptographic verification.

    • Open the invoice from the Invoices page
    • Click Record Payment
    • Enter the payment amount, date, and payment method
    • Optionally upload proof of payment (bank transfer screenshot, etc.)
    • Click Record — the invoice status updates to "Paid" if fully paid

    Partial Payments

    You can record multiple partial payments against a single invoice. The invoice shows the running total of payments received vs. the amount due. The status updates to "Paid" only when the full amount is received.

    Automatic Receipts

    • Every payment automatically generates an official receipt
    • Receipts include a unique receipt number, verification ID, and all payment details
    • Navigate to Receipts to see all generated receipts
    • Download receipt PDFs or share the verification link with clients

    Receipt Verification

    Each receipt has a public verification link that anyone can use to confirm its authenticity. Share the link or let clients scan the QR code on the PDF.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are receipts generated automatically?

    Yes. Every time you record a payment, an official receipt is automatically generated with a unique receipt number, verification ID, and all payment details.

    Can I record partial payments?

    Yes. You can record multiple partial payments against a single invoice. The invoice shows the running total and only updates to "Paid" when the full amount is received.

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