Bitcoin invoice
How your customers can pay invoices with Bitcoin
More and more companies want to offer their customers a modern alternative to traditional bank transfers.
A Bitcoin invoice allows your customers to pay outstanding invoices easily with Bitcoin or Lightning – quickly, transparently and without a bank.
In this article you will find out,
how a Bitcoin invoice works,
how your customers pay invoices with Bitcoin
and how you as a company can easily integrate the Bitcoin Invoice Form.
What is a Bitcoin bill?
A Bitcoin invoice works on the same principle as a classic invoice by bank transfer – only without a bank.
You issue your customer with an invoice for your products or services.
In addition to your bank details, you also indicate that the invoice can also be paid with Bitcoin.
Instead of going to the bank, your customer calls up an Internet address you specify, for example:
There he can settle the bill directly with Bitcoin or Lightning.
How does paying a Bitcoin invoice work?
The process for the customer is deliberately kept simple and is based on the familiar bank transfer.
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The customer opens the Bitcoin invoice form on your website
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He enters the data from the invoice:
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Invoice number or reason for payment
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Invoice amount
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optionally its name
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If they click on “Pay now with Bitcoin”, a Bitcoin invoice is created automatically
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A QR code is displayed
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The customer pays with their Bitcoin or Lightning wallet
After successful payment:
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the payer receives a confirmation on the website
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you as the payee will be informed about the receipt of payment
Offer Bitcoin invoice with discount
An additional advantage:
You can offer your customers a discount for Bitcoin payments, for example 5%.
The amount to be paid is automatically reduced in the Bitcoin Invoice Form.
This way you create a clear incentive for Bitcoin payments – without any additional effort.
Who is a Bitcoin invoice suitable for?
A Bitcoin invoice is particularly suitable for:
- Service provider
- Craftsman
- Agencies
- Freelancer
- B2B companies
- Dealers with invoicing
In other words, wherever invoices are still paid by bank transfer.
Create a Bitcoin invoice: Your two options
To accept Bitcoin invoices, you can use the Bitcoin Invoice Form in two ways – depending on how your website is set up.
Bitcoin invoice with WordPress (plugin)
If your website is powered by WordPress, this is the easiest way.
In the WordPress plugin directory you will find the Bitcoin Invoice Form plugin from Coinsnap.
Advantages:
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Simple installation
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No programming knowledge required
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Individual customization of the form fields
You can specify:
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which fiat currency is used (e.g. euro)
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what the field for invoice number is called
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what information the payer must provide
You then specify how the Bitcoin payments are to be processed:
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BTCPay Server:
Ideal if you operate your own BTCPay server and want to manage payments directly yourself. -
Coinsnap:
If you prefer a simple solution – with direct credit to your own Bitcoin wallet or optionally to your bank account.
Bitcoin invoice via HTML or payment link
If your website is not based on WordPress, you can still use the Bitcoin Invoice Form.
You can create your individual Bitcoin invoice form via your Coinsnap account:
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Create an account with Coinsnap
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Go to Payment Tools → Invoice Form in the dashboard
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Configure your personal Bitcoin invoice form
You will then receive:
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an HTML code that you can embed directly on your website
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or an invoice link that you can send to your customers via email, WhatsApp or Messenger
The HTML code is simply inserted on the desired page – for example on/bitcoin or /rechnung-bezahlen.
Advertise Bitcoin invoice on your own invoice
So that your customers know that they can also pay with Bitcoin, you should add this information to your invoice form.
In addition to your bank details, a short note such as:
This invoice can also be paid with Bitcoin:
https://meine-webseite.de/bitcoin
This way, your customers know immediately that they have an alternative to the traditional bank transfer.
Advantages of a Bitcoin invoice for companies
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No banks necessary
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Fast incoming payments
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No chargebacks
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Optional Lightning for small amounts
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Simple integration into existing processes
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Modern public image for your company
Conclusion: simply implement the Bitcoin bill
Companies of all sizes can use the Bitcoin Invoice Form:
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Accept invoices with Bitcoin
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offer their customers a modern payment option
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without fundamentally changing their accounting or processes
Whether WordPress or an individual website –
Bitcoin invoices can be implemented easily and professionally today.
Any questions?
If you would like to know how to best use the Bitcoin Invoice Form in your company or which solution (BTCPay Server or Coinsnap) is right for you, please arrange a personal consultation with me.
Further information
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Bitcoin Invoice Form for WordPress:
https://coinsnap.io/blog/wordpress-bitcoin-invoice-form/ -
General overview & practical examples:
https://coinsnap.io/blog/bitcoin-invoice-form-how-to-get-bills-paid-with-bitcoin-on-chain-lightning/
