Receipt Template

A proper receipt should include your business name and contact information, the date of the transaction, a unique receipt number, itemized list of products or services with quantities and prices, subtotal, applicable taxes, total amount paid, payment method, and any return or refund policy. Some jurisdictions require additional details like tax ID numbers.

No. An invoice is a request for payment sent before payment is made. A receipt is proof of payment issued after a transaction is completed. Invoices say "you owe this"; receipts say "you paid this." Both are important for bookkeeping, but they serve different purposes in the transaction lifecycle.

In most jurisdictions, businesses must provide a receipt upon customer request. Many regions require receipts for all transactions above a certain threshold. Even when not legally required, issuing receipts is best practice — it protects both the business and the customer, simplifies bookkeeping, and builds trust.

Inside Dewx, tell Dew: "Generate a receipt for the payment from [Client Name]." Dew pulls the transaction data from the OPS Hub, formats a professional receipt with your branding, and sends it to the client automatically. All receipts are stored and searchable for tax and audit purposes.