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How to correct a payment

Correct a saved payment by deleting it and creating a replacement.

1. Find the payment

From the main navigation, select Invoices, then select the payment reference for the invoice.

Invoices list with payment references visible
Find the invoice and select its payment reference.

2. Review the payment

Review the payment details and confirm that you opened the record you need to correct.

Payment details page with invoice and customer details
Review the payment and its linked invoice.

3. Delete an incorrect payment

Saved payments cannot be edited. If this payment was recorded by mistake, open Actions and select Delete Payment and confirm the deletion.

Payment Actions menu with Delete Payment visible
Open Actions and select Delete Payment.
Delete Payment confirmation dialog
Review the warning, then confirm the payment deletion.

For money that needs to be returned, keep the payment record and use the separate refund actions: Create refund for the remaining refundable balance, or Review & create refund to choose the amount.

4. Recreate the incorrect payment

After deleting the incorrect record, return to its invoice. Follow the linked guide to create a new payment with the corrected details.

Payment creation form with line items and the Create Payment button
Create a replacement payment with the corrected details.

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