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Printed under your business name. VAT and GST receipts usually need your address and registration number. The tax number is never put in the QR code.

Keeps the name, address, contact, tax number, logo and currency in this browser (localStorage) for your next receipt, of any type. Nothing is uploaded.

Downloading the same receipt again keeps this number; once you change the receipt, it moves to the next one. Next time, it starts after the last number you downloaded on this device.

Items

Discount, a second tax (e.g. CGST + SGST), prices with tax included

For prices quoted with VAT or GST in them: the tax is worked out of the total, not added on top.

The discount comes off the subtotal before tax, and both taxes are charged on (or, with prices that include tax, worked out of) the discounted amount.

Scanning it shows the receipt's details on a phone. It is a convenience, not proof the receipt is genuine. How it works

Choose a design

Automatic is US Letter for USD and CAD, A4 for other currencies.

🔒 Nothing is uploaded — your receipt is generated entirely in your browser.

What each check is based on

For receipts you issue for your own business or property. Never create a receipt on behalf of a business you don't own, or for a payment that didn't happen — see our Terms.

A cash receipt is the simplest form of proof-of-payment: who paid, how much, what it was for, and who received it. Because cash leaves no bank trail, this piece of paper (or PDF) is often the only record a transaction happened. Use the form above to generate one with just a few fields filled in.

Why a Cash Receipt Matters More Than People Think

Card and bank transfers create their own automatic record. Cash doesn’t — which is exactly why a cash receipt carries more weight than it might seem to. It protects the payer from being asked to pay twice, it protects the recipient by documenting income for bookkeeping and tax purposes, and in a dispute, it’s frequently the only evidence either side has that money changed hands at all.

How to Write a Cash Receipt

  1. Record who received the payment. Add your name or business name at the top.
  2. Enter who the payment was received from. Full name is best, especially for larger amounts.
  3. State the amount and what it was for. Add a short, specific description — “deposit for catering,” not just “payment” — so the receipt is unambiguous later.
  4. Note any balance still owed. If this was a partial payment, record what’s still outstanding.
  5. Download and hand it over immediately. A cash receipt is most useful when it’s given at the moment of payment, not reconstructed days later.

What Should a Cash Receipt Include?

  • Date of payment
  • Amount received, written in figures (and ideally in words for larger amounts)
  • Who paid and who received the money
  • What the payment was for
  • Payment status — paid in full, or balance remaining
  • Signature line, if a physical/printed copy is being used

Who This Template Is For

Informal service providers, landlords collecting a security deposit, sellers at markets or garage sales, and anyone handling a one-off cash transaction that still needs a paper trail — this is the fastest template on the site, built for exactly that.

New to writing these? Read our full guide on how to write a cash receipt for worked examples.

Do I need a cash receipt for every cash payment?

Not legally required for every transaction everywhere, but strongly recommended for anything beyond a small, casual amount — especially deposits, partial payments, or any payment likely to be disputed later.

What’s the difference between a cash receipt and a sales receipt?

A cash receipt simply confirms cash was received; a sales receipt (like our restaurant or retail templates) itemizes exactly what was purchased. Use the cash receipt when the payment itself — not a list of goods — is what needs documenting.

Can I use this for a security deposit?

Yes — note “security deposit” as the payment reason and record it clearly as not being rent or purchase payment, so there’s no confusion later about what the money was for.

Is a handwritten cash receipt still valid if I generate one digitally instead?

A digital receipt documents the same information a handwritten one does and is generally treated the same way, as long as it accurately reflects what happened. If you need a physical copy, simply print the PDF.

Cash Advance Receipt

When you hand someone cash before the work or purchase (an advance to an employee for travel, or to a supplier before delivery), give or get a receipt for the advance. Write "Cash advance" in the description, the purpose, the amount in figures and words, and the date. When the advance is settled, a second receipt or the expense report shows how it was spent and any balance returned.

More Questions

How do I write a cash advance receipt?

Name who received the cash and who gave it, write "Cash advance for ..." with the purpose, the amount in figures and words, the date, and both signatures. Note when and how it will be settled.

What is the format of a cash receipt?

Receipt number and date at the top; received from; the amount in figures and words; what it was for; the payment method (cash); the balance due if any; and the name and signature of the person who received it.