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Free sales receipt template.

A sales receipt confirms a completed sale — the goods or services sold, the amount, the payment method and the date. Use invoice44 to produce a clean, branded sales receipt for cash, card and digital payments, on a phone or printed for the customer. Free, no signup, works offline.

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When to use a sales receipt

Over-the-counter sales

Issue a receipt at the moment of payment.

Online & remote sales

Email a branded PDF after a card or transfer payment.

Replaces an invoice

For instant-payment sales you don’t need an invoice first.

Proof for the customer

A clear record of what was bought and what was paid.

How to create one

  1. Add your business

    Name, logo and contact details.

  2. List the items sold

    Each item with quantity and price.

  3. Show the payment

    Method (cash, card, transfer) and amount tendered.

  4. Date and number it

    A unique receipt number and the date of sale.

  5. Print or send

    Hand over a printed slip or email a branded PDF.

New to invoicing? Read how to create an invoice and how to send an invoice.

Frequently asked questions

What should a sales receipt include?

A sales receipt should show your business name and contact, the items or services sold with prices, the total, the payment method, the date and a unique receipt number.

Sales receipt vs invoice — which do I send?

Send an invoice when payment will come later (credit sales); issue a receipt when payment is made on the spot. For an invoice paid immediately, marking it "Paid" can stand in for a receipt.

Do I need a receipt for digital sales?

Yes — most jurisdictions and most customers expect one. Emailing a branded PDF receipt also builds trust and gives the customer something to keep.

Can I print receipts for walk-in customers?

Yes. invoice44 produces printable, branded receipts and works offline, so it suits markets, shops and pop-ups.

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Create it free in under a minute.

Branded, multi-currency, works offline. No signup.

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