Quick overview
Maplr allows you to track partial payments on invoices, so you can record when a client pays only part of the total amount.
What is a partial payment?
A partial payment is when a client pays less than the full invoice amount.
Example:
- Invoice total: $1,000
- Payment received: $500
- Remaining balance: $500
How to record a partial payment
When you receive a payment:
- Open the invoice
- Select the option to record or mark payment
- Enter the amount received
- Save the payment
What happens after a partial payment?
Maplr will:
- Update the amount paid
- Show the remaining balance
- Change the invoice status to reflect that it is partially paid
👉 The invoice is not considered fully complete until the full amount is paid.
What your client sees
On the public invoice page, your client will see:
- Total invoice amount
- Amount paid
- Remaining balance
👉 This keeps everything transparent and avoids confusion.
When the invoice is fully paid
Once the remaining balance is paid:
- The invoice is marked as Paid
- The balance due becomes $0
Why partial payments matter
Tracking partial payments helps you:
- Stay accurate with your records
- Avoid losing track of outstanding balances
- Clearly communicate payment progress with clients
What’s next?
- 👉 Learn how to mark an invoice as paid
- 👉 Learn how invoice statuses work