What do I need to send a PayPal invoice?

All you need is a PayPal account. Creating and sending invoices is included with your account. If you don’t have one, sign up for an account.

Does my customer need to have an account with PayPal?

No, your customer doesn’t need an account with PayPal. Upon receiving your invoice, your customer will be able to send their payment directly from the invoice.

Can my customer pay my invoice in installments?

Yes, your customers can pay invoices in installments with PayPal Pay Later.

What happens after I send my invoice?

We'll send an email to your customer that links to your invoice. They can review the invoice and choose to pay you online with their debit or credit card, or using their PayPal Wallet. You'll get an email confirming that we've sent your invoices, and when you've been paid.

How do I send an invoice with PayPal?

There are many ways to send PayPal invoices. If you know your customer’s email address, you can add it directly to the invoice and it will be automatically sent with an encrypted link so they can pay instantly. If you don’t know their email address, you can create a shareable link that you can copy to a clipboard, or share from your phone using a QR code.

Can I accept international payments through PayPal Invoicing?

PayPal Invoicing is available in over 200 markets and 24 currencies. Payment options may vary based on the recipient's location.

What are the fees for using PayPal Invoicing?

There is no fee to create or send an invoice with PayPal. When your customer pays the invoice, you are charged a standard commercial transaction fee for processing the payment. This fee is typically a percentage of the total amount paid plus a small flat fee per transaction. You can view the most current rates on our business fees page.

Can I customize my invoices with my business logo?

Yes, you can customize your invoices to present a professional look to your clients. The invoicing tool allows you to add your business logo, save item details for faster entry, and customize fields to include information like your contact details or a purchase order number.

Can I send recurring invoices for subscriptions or retainers?

Yes, the PayPal Invoicing tool allows you to set up and send recurring invoices automatically. This feature is ideal for businesses that bill clients on a regular schedule, such as for subscriptions or monthly retainers. You can set a frequency (like weekly or monthly), and the invoice will be sent to your client automatically.

Invoicing

Send invoices in seconds.

Get paid fast.

Create and send invoices with ease from anywhere. Your customers can pay them instantly. Even if they don't have an account with PayPal.

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77 %

of PayPal invoices are paid within one day of sending¹

755M +

PayPal invoices sent globally²

$144B

paid globally through PayPal invoices²

Invoice at the speed you need

Create invoices easily

Create, send, and track invoices in seconds from your desktop or mobile device. With an easy-to-use interface and smart automation that saves you time and effort.

Let your customers pay their way

Give your customers flexible payment options so they can pay the way they want, often within one day of receiving an invoice.¹

Get your money faster

Payments go straight into your Business account, so your money is available when you need it.

Create. Get paid. Repeat.

Customize invoices to your needs

Send professional invoices with your company name, brand colors, and logo for a polished look. Add taxes, discounts, shipping details, or notes as needed.

Accept payments easily

Make it easy for your customers to pay, even without an account with PayPal. Offer options including PayPal, Venmo,³ Apple Pay®, credit and debit cards, Pay Later,⁴ and Pay by Bank (ACH).

Share the way customers prefer

Send invoices by email, SMS, messaging apps, and social media. Or even a QR code for in-person payments.⁵

Track and manage payments

Track when invoices are sent, opened, and paid. Plus use templates to quickly send recurring invoices. All from your merchant dashboard.

Streamline your

invoicing workflow

Save time with automation

Sync with QuickBooks or Xero to eliminate manual bookkeeping. And set up recurring invoices and automatic reminders to help you stay on top of payments with less effort.