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Cash Receipt Template
A cash receipt confirms you took cash and for what. Fill it in below and give the buyer the PDF or a printed copy.
What to put on a cash receipt
- The date and a receipt number
- Who paid and who received the money
- What the cash was for
- The amount in figures, and in words if you like
- A signature from the person who received it
Why cash needs a receipt
With a transfer, the bank keeps a record. With cash, the receipt is the record, for you and for the person who paid. Keep a copy of each, numbered in order.
Questions
- Is a cash receipt legally required?
- That depends on where you are and what you sold. It is good practice either way.
- Should I write the amount in words?
- It helps, because digits can be altered. It is not required.