Free · Payment, rent and advance receipts · Word and PDF · Nothing uploaded
Payment Receipt Generator: Proof of Payment in a Minute
Add the payer, the amount and how it was paid, and the receipt writes itself: "Received with thanks from … the sum of … by UPI …", with the amount in words. Show the balance due, make rent receipts with the landlord's PAN, and add a revenue stamp box. Download Word or PDF.
- Choose the receipt
- Enter the payment
- Sign and send
Receipt settings
The receipt
You (who received the money)
Customer
The payment
Sign-off and notes
Make your signature with our Signature Generator.
Before you issue it
Ready-made styles
Whole receipt
One part of the receipt
What this payment receipt generator does, and what it doesn't
✓What it does
- Makes three receipts: a payment receipt, a rent receipt and an advance receipt.
- Writes the receipt sentence for you: "Received with thanks from … the sum of … by UPI, transaction ID …, towards …", with the amount in words.
- Shows the balance due when you enter the invoice total and what was paid earlier.
- Adds the useful extras: cheque details and "subject to realisation", a revenue stamp box, the landlord's PAN and rent period.
- Stays in your browser. Nothing is uploaded. Download a real Word .docx file or a PDF, styled your way.
✕What it doesn't do
- Replace a tax invoice. A receipt confirms money received; the GST invoice is a separate document.
- Check the payment. Issue a receipt only after the money is really in your hands or your account.
- Make rent receipts for rent not paid. Receipts for HRA must show real rent actually paid.
Receipt, invoice or proforma invoice?
| Question | Payment receipt | Invoice | Proforma invoice |
|---|---|---|---|
| When | After the money is received | When goods or services are supplied | Before the sale, to quote or ask for an advance |
| What it says | "We received this much, on this date, by this method" | "You owe this much, including tax" | "This is what the bill will be" |
| GST | Not a tax document by itself (an advance for services may need a receipt voucher) | Yes, the main GST document | No |
| Tool | This page | Invoice Generator | Proforma Invoice Generator |
How to make a payment receipt
Choose the receipt
Payment, rent or advance receipt. Add a receipt number and date.
Add your details
Your business letterhead, or just your name and address if you are a landlord.
Add the payer
The name and address of the person or business who paid you.
Enter the payment
The amount, how it was paid, the transaction ID or cheque number, and what it was for.
Show the balance
Enter the invoice total and earlier payments to show what is still due.
Sign and send
Download Word or PDF, sign it, add a revenue stamp if needed, and give it to the payer.
What a good receipt includes
A unique number
A running series, so no two receipts share a number.
Amount in figures and words
Both, so the amount can't be changed later.
How it was paid
Cash, UPI, bank or cheque, with the transaction ID or cheque number.
What it was for
The invoice, order, rent period or service the payment covers.
Balance, if any
For part payments, what is still due after this receipt.
Signature
Signed by you, with a revenue stamp on cash receipts above ₹5,000 where your state requires it.
Frequently asked questions
Is this payment receipt generator free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit. Everything is made in your browser, including the Word and PDF files.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Names, amounts, transaction IDs and signatures stay in your browser. Your last receipts are saved only in this browser, so clearing your browser data removes them.
What is the difference between a receipt and an invoice?
An invoice asks for payment and shows what is owed, including tax. A receipt confirms that the money has been received, how and when. For a GST sale, the invoice is the tax document; the receipt is proof of payment.
Can I make a rent receipt for HRA?
Yes. Choose Rent receipt and add the tenant, property, rent period and amount. If the rent is more than ₹1,00,000 a year, employers usually ask for the landlord's PAN, so add it. Rent receipts must be for rent actually paid.
When is a revenue stamp needed?
In India, a receipt for money above ₹5,000 received in cash is generally expected to carry a revenue stamp, signed across. Payments by bank, UPI or cheque usually do not need one. Turn on "Revenue stamp box" to leave space for it.
Is there a limit on cash payments?
Yes. Under section 269ST of the Income Tax Act, you should not receive ₹2,00,000 or more in cash from one person in a day, for one transaction, or for one event. The tool warns you if a cash receipt crosses this.
How do I show a part payment?
Enter the invoice total and anything paid earlier. The receipt shows the amount received now and the balance still due.
Can I download it in Word?
Yes. Download a real Word .docx file with your letterhead, tables and signature, or choose PDF / Print and Save as PDF. Turn on "Background graphics" in the print window to keep background colours.