How Does WooCommerce Invoice Payment Option Work?

Working of Invoice Payment Option

WooCommerce Invoice Payment is a payment option that allows customers to place orders and receive an invoice for payment at a later date. Here’s how the WooCommerce Invoice Payment option works:

Selection during Checkout:

When a customer adds products to their shopping cart and proceeds to the checkout page, they will be presented with various payment options.

One of these options is “Invoice Payment” or any other customized label you’ve set up.

Choosing the Invoice Payment Method:

If the customer selects the “Invoice Payment” option, they are essentially choosing to receive an invoice for their order instead of making an immediate online payment.

Completing the Checkout:

After selecting the “Invoice Payment” option, the customer completes the checkout process by providing their shipping information and confirming the order.

Order Confirmation:

Once the order is confirmed, the customer will receive an order confirmation email with the details of their purchase.

Generating an Invoice:

The store owner or administrator will generate an invoice based on the order details, including the products, quantities, and any additional charges such as taxes or shipping fees.

Sending the Invoice:

The invoice is typically sent to the customer via email or regular mail, depending on the store’s policies and practices.

Payment Deadline:

The invoice will include payment instructions and a due date. The customer is expected to make the payment by the specified deadline.

Payment Processing:

Upon receiving the invoice, the customer can make the payment through various methods.

Order Fulfillment:

Once the payment is received and confirmed, the store processes the order and prepares it for shipping or pickup, just like any other payment method.

Order Status Update:

The order status in the WooCommerce system is updated to reflect the payment and fulfillment status, which can be set to “Completed” or any other appropriate status.