Partial Payments
One invoice, flexible payments
Not every job needs separate milestone invoices. A single invoice can carry its own payment schedule — deposit, progress amount, final balance — and the customer's payment page always shows exactly what's due, while still letting them pay the full balance if they'd rather be done with it.
One invoice to manage
The whole payment schedule lives on a single invoice instead of several.
Customer sees what's due now
The payment page shows the current scheduled amount, with the option to pay in full.
Balance updates instantly
Every payment — online or manual — recalculates the remaining balance right away.
How it works
Set the payment schedule
Deposit, progress amount, and final balance on one invoice.
Send the invoice
One secure link for the entire schedule.
Customer pays what's due
Or pays the full remaining balance instead.
Balance and AR update
Reflected immediately across the workspace.
Deposits, milestones, and a final balance — all on one invoice, with every payment recorded.
Irrigation System Overhaul
partially paidCypress Outdoor Services · INV-1009
Issue Date
Jun 10, 2026
Due Date
Aug 2, 2026
PO #
PO-55214
Payment Terms
Net 30
Line Items
| Description | Qty | Unit Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backflow preventer replacement | 1 | $850.00 | $850.00 |
| Zone valve manifold rebuild (6 zones) | 6 | $210.00 | $1,260.00 |
| Smart irrigation controller install | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Trenching & pipe repair (linear ft) | 180 | $11.50 | $2,070.00 |
Payment Schedule
| Milestone / Label | Status | Amount | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit | paid | $1,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Materials & Equipment | paid | $2,320.00 | $0.00 |
| Final Balance | pending | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Payments
| Date | Method | Reference | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Stripe | Stripe Checkout | $1,500.00 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | ACH | Bank transfer #4471 | $1,820.00 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Check | Check #1042 | $500.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How do partial payments work on a single invoice?+
An invoice can carry a payment schedule — deposit, progress amount, final balance — and the customer's payment page shows exactly what's currently due, while still allowing them to pay the full remaining balance if they prefer.
Does the remaining balance update automatically after a partial payment?+
Yes, the invoice balance, payment schedule status, and accounts receivable aging all update immediately after any payment — online or manually recorded.
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How Partial Payments Work
A partial payment reduces the invoice balance without closing it out — the key is a payment schedule and a balance that recalculates automatically after every payment.
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