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title: Collect payment for an Invoice
slug: collect-payment-for-an-invoice
description: Learn how to easily collect payment on an invoice using the admin panel with our step-by-step guide. Access the invoicing page, select the desired invoice, click on "Collect Payment," choose the payment method, and click "Pay." Once the payment is made, t
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createdAt: 2023-08-16T18:37:44.200Z
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When an invoice is sent, recipients will have a link to pay online. However, there may be times when you need to collect payment via your admin panel. Maybe they want to pay over the phone, mail in a check, or maybe they just prefer to pay in person. Regardless, it is super simple to collect payment on an invoice.

To collect payment on an invoice,

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From the top navigation bar, click **More** --> **Invoicing**.
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On the main Invoicing page, find the invoice you want to pay and click **View**.

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Check out [Sort/Search Invoices](docId\:Jrz6wAfr6EelzMJtumAw-) for information on how to sort and find an invoice!
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At the top of the page, click **Collect Payment**.

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Use the drop-down menu to select the payment method (credit/cash). Any custom payment methods you have set up will also appear.

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Click **Continue** or **Collect** **Payment **depending on the payment method. 
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The invoice will now appear as paid, and the patron will receive an email confirming it has been paid with a zero-dollar balance. In addition, they will receive an order confirmation for any tickets or registrations attached to the invoice.

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The invoice will now appear as paid, and the patron will receive an email confirming it has been paid with a zero-dollar balance. In addition, they will receive an order confirmation for any tickets or registrations attached to the invoice.
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