Credit Notes
Credit notes reduce or cancel the amount a customer owes. Use credit notes for refunds, billing corrections, or service credits without voiding the original invoice.When to Use Credit Notes
| Scenario | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Billing error | Customer was overcharged |
| Service issue | Compensation for downtime or problems |
| Partial refund | Customer canceled part of their order |
| Full refund | Customer canceled entirely |
| Price adjustment | Retroactive discount applied |
Creating a Credit Note
- Navigate to Invoices and select the invoice
- Click … menu → Create Credit Note
- Choose credit type:
- Full credit - Credit entire invoice amount
- Partial credit - Specify a custom amount
- Add a reason (required for audit trail)
- Click Create
Credit Note Statuses
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Draft | Created but not finalized - can still edit |
| Issued | Finalized and sent to customer |
| Applied | Applied to customer’s credit balance |
| Voided | Canceled before processing |
Issuing a Credit Note
Once reviewed, issue the credit note:- Open the credit note
- Click Issue
- Choose whether to send email notification
- Click Confirm
Applying Credits
After issuing, you can apply the credit to the customer’s balance:- Open the issued credit note
- Click Apply to Balance
- Confirm
Viewing Credit Notes
For a Specific Invoice
- Navigate to Invoices → select invoice
- View Credit Notes section
All Credit Notes
- Navigate to Invoices → Credit Notes tab
- Filter by status, date, or customer
Best Practices
Document Reasons
Always include clear reasons for audit trails.
Review Before Issuing
Use draft status to review before finalizing.