Receipt format
Receipt format
A receipt confirms that you have been paid. Download the format in Word or Excel, or make it online: add what was paid for, and download a PDF headed “Receipt”.
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The template, as a file
Blank receipt, ready to fill in.
What goes on a receipt
- Your business name and contact details.
- Who paid you.
- A receipt number and the date you were paid.
- What the payment was for, with amounts.
- How they paid: cash, UPI, card or bank transfer, and a reference if there is one.
Receipt or invoice
An invoice asks for payment; a receipt confirms it arrived. If you already sent an invoice, mention its number on the receipt, for example “Payment for invoice INV-0012”.
A worked example
- From
- Anand Yoga Studio, Indore
- To
- Ritu Verma
- Receipt no.
- RCPT-118
- Paid on
- 26 Sep 2026
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly membership, October | 1 | ₹2,500.00 | ₹2,500.00 |
| Yoga mat | 1 | ₹900.00 | ₹900.00 |
- Subtotal
- ₹3,400.00
- Total
- ₹3,400.00
Payment instructions
- Paid by
- UPI, ref 6271 0934 1128
Questions
Is this receipt format free?
Yes. The Word and Excel files and the online maker are free, with no signup.
Can I make a rent receipt with it?
Yes. The rent receipt format page has a worked example with the period, the payment reference and the landlord's PAN, and opens in the editor as a receipt.
Does the PDF say it is paid?
Yes. The heading reads “Receipt” and the date is labelled “Paid on”.
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Your turn
Turn this example into your invoice.
The line items are already there. Change the client, work, rates and dates, then download the PDF.
Updated 2026-10-08. Invoira formats what you enter; it does not give tax or legal advice.