PayPal: Send an invoice - this is how it works

Whoever uses PayPal for commercial purposes and needs to send invoices for this purpose can do this directly with the financial service provider. Our guide explains how to do this.

Free and easy: You can now send invoices via PayPal.

There are many platforms on the web to create invoices. However, many services are not free and require registration. PayPal offers an uncomplicated alternative.

How you can send an invoice at PayPal

It only takes a few steps:

1. Open the "Send Money" section in PayPal.
2. Then select "Send Invoice".

You will now be taken to a form for creating an invoice. Enter all the required data and also pay attention to details such as the invoice number, due date and tax number, if applicable. When you are done, you will have the option to preview. This is advisable, as any errors will be more visible there.Finally, for sending, you have two options: You can send the invoice directly via PayPal or send the link you receive manually. In both cases, it's an invoice that meets all the requirements of business.Also handy is the option to save drafts. Das ist praktisch, um Ihre eigenen Daten nicht jedes Mal neu eingeben zu müssen, und eignet sich außerdem für Ihre regelmäßigen Rechnungsempfänger.