Cash on Delivery (COD) Invoice Template
COD invoices work differently from most others — payment isn't tied to a due date at all, it happens the moment goods or work are handed over. That changes what the invoice needs to be ready for.
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Invoshi includes Cash on Delivery as a built-in payment term, plus a signature line and payment QR code — ready to print and hand over at the point of delivery.
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- The exact total, confirmed in advance — COD leaves little room for on-the-spot renegotiation, so the amount should match what was already agreed, not be calculated for the first time at the door.
- A printed copy, ready to hand over — see the printable invoice guide for how to get a clean printout with no browser clutter.
- A signature line — for the recipient to confirm receipt at the moment of handover, which doubles as your record that delivery actually happened.
- A digital payment option, just in case — a QR code lets someone pay by phone even in a cash-on-delivery scenario, useful when the recipient doesn't have exact cash on hand.
COD vs. other payment terms
Unlike Net 30 or Due on Receipt, COD isn't tied to a calendar date at all — the due date is effectively "whenever delivery happens," which can be days or weeks after the invoice is first created. See the payment terms guide for how COD compares to the others.
Frequently asked questions
Can COD invoices include a QR code if the client isn't paying cash?
Yes — "cash on delivery" is often used loosely to mean "payment on delivery," which can include a phone-scanned QR payment just as easily as physical cash.
What if the recipient refuses to pay at delivery?
This is the main risk COD carries, since there's no prior payment cushion — many businesses reduce this risk by requiring a partial advance payment upfront for first-time or higher-value COD orders.
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