A Credit Note serves as an official legal document, similar to an invoice, and is provided by sellers to notify customers of refunded, partially refunded, or canceled orders. These notes become essential when there are discrepancies in an issued invoice, such as an incorrect amount, or when a customer wishes to modify their original order. Essentially, credit notes are applicable in any situation that necessitates adjustments to the invoice and subsequent re-issuance.
Issuing Credit Notes can be accomplished through a few methods. Given Shopify’s lack of built-in Credit Note functionality, it is vital to manually review credit notes for refunded items and their corresponding amounts.
By following the video, you can learn everything about processing “Credit Notes” in the Invoice Wizard.
Credit Note Template Customization
By following the steps below, you can learn everything about using credit notes in “Invoice Wizard.”
Before initiating credit notes, ensure that the “Credit Note” Template is customized to align with your specific requirements. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Navigate to the “Invoice Wizard’s” Customization Menu:
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- Click on the “Template” section.
- Choose the “Credit Note” option from the available menu.
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- Tailor the Template:
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- Customize the template to suit your specific needs.
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- Save the Changes:
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- Click the “Save” button at the top right corner to save your customized Credit Note Template.
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“Credit notes” can be generated either manually or automatically using the features provided by the “Invoice Wizard.”
Create a manual credit note document using the “Invoice Wizard.
- Select “Credit Note” Section:
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- In our app’s navigation bar, choose the “Credit Note” section.
- Click on the “Create Credit Note” button from the window that appears.
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- Set Document Details ;
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- In the ‘Document Settings’ section, configure the primary details of the credit note, such as Credit Note No, Purchase Order Number, Order Date, Payment Method, etc.
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- Customize Address Details.
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- After configuring “Credit Note Document Details,” proceed to the “Address Detail” section.
- Customize the information according to your preferences.
- You can automatically populate the information of a customer who has completed a purchase from you by clicking on the ‘Search Customer’ button.”
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If you are generating a credit note for existing customers, there is no need to input every detail manually. Utilize the “Search Customer” button, and your customer information will be automatically populated in the document.
Once you have chosen your customer, you also have the option to edit the customer information before including it in the Credit Note.
- Pricing & Taxes:
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- After adding products, go to the “Pricing & Taxes” section.
- Enter the desired amounts and click “Save” to store the Credit Note.
- Additionally, you have the option to change the currency of the “Credit Note” in this section.
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Once the credit note is created, you can print, download, or send it from the Credit Note section of “Invoice Wizard.”
Important Note: Users on the “Start” plan do not have access to any document-sending functionality.
- Automatically Created Method:
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- For credit notes automatically generated by the system, navigate to the “Credit Notes” section. Once there, you’ll be able to find options.
- Access information regarding the automated creation of “Credit Notes” by clicking on this link.
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- Converting Method:
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- Click on the “Orders” option in our app’s navigation bar, select the specific order you want to convert to a “Credit Note,” and finally, click on the “Convert” button located at the top right.
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Additionally, you have the flexibility to customize the content of the credit note email.
If you are utilizing Multi-Language functionality for Email Content and Templates, it is imperative to select and edit other languages through the “Language” section. Ensure you navigate to the Language section, choose the desired languages, and proceed with the necessary modifications for both Email Content and Templates.
- Start by navigating to the “Settings” section on our app’s navigation bar. Next, click on the “Mail Settings” button. Once clicked, pick the “Credit Note” option.
- Customize E-mail content as you want and click on the “Save” button right top.
As a friendly reminder, our system facilitates the automatic creation of credit notes for canceled and refunded orders. However, it’s important to note that the automatic sending of these credit notes is not currently supported. Caution is advised during the generation and distribution of credit notes, as it is imperative to thoroughly review the accuracy of refunded items and amounts before initiating the sending process.
Please be aware that Shopify does not have built-in functionality for credit notes. By thoroughly reviewing and verifying the refunded items and amounts, you can ensure the accuracy of the credit notes issued to your customers.