Quick answer
A receipt proves payment. An invoice asks for payment.
Receipt meaning
A receipt confirms payment was received and gives the client a record of the transaction.
Invoice meaning
An invoice documents what is owed and tells the client when and how to pay.
Example
A cleaner sends an invoice after a move-out cleaning. After the client pays, the cleaner sends a receipt showing the payment amount and date.
A receipt confirms payment was received and gives the client a record of the transaction.
An invoice documents what is owed and tells the client when and how to pay.
A cleaner sends an invoice after a move-out cleaning. After the client pays, the cleaner sends a receipt showing the payment amount and date.
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