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# Add Payments to Invoices

In PaintScout, you can record manual payments or process credit card charges directly on an invoice through the Payments section.

## How to Manually Add a Payment

1\. In the **payments** section on the invoice select **add/request payment.**

<figure><img src="/files/udDsxPtjcnxV6jbvYogz" alt="Screenshot showing the Add/Request Payment button in the Payments section of an invoice"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2\. A pop-up will appear. Select **record payment.**

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3\. Enter the **payment method, the amount paid, and the payment date.** You may also leave a note regarding this payment, *such as a check number,* and mark this payment as a deposit if needed. When all details are entered select **Confirm.**

<figure><img src="/files/nZ5SwRsvoJcSvuUoJEPO" alt="Screenshot showing the Record Payment form with fields for payment method, amount, date, and notes"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4\. The payment will be reported on the invoice and the amount paid will be reflected in the **payments table.**

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## How to Manually Add a Credit Card Payment

1. On your invoice, select the **add/request payment** button in the payments table.

   <figure><img src="/files/udDsxPtjcnxV6jbvYogz" alt="Screenshot showing the Add/Request Payment button in the payments table on an invoice"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
2. A pop-up will appear. Select **take payment,** customize the balance and enter your customer's card details.

   <figure><img src="/files/Frt8wQYLYKgOX0XvXai3" alt="Screenshot showing the Take Payment option with balance and credit card details entry fields"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. The payment will be reported on the invoice and the amount paid will be reflected in the payments table.

## Related articles

* [Payments Table Overview](/support/invoicing-and-payments/invoices/payments-table-overview.md) — Manage payment requests, recorded payments, and credit card charges
* [Create and Send an Invoice](/support/invoicing-and-payments/invoices/how-to-create-and-send-an-invoice.md) — Turn an accepted estimate into an invoice


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