<p>The <strong>Invoice Payment Option</strong> extension for WooCommerce enables you to add a new invoice payment method to let customers place orders without making any payment. Display the new payment option based on user roles, product in cart, order amount, quantity and other conditions.</p>
<p>You can rename the payment method to Pay Later, Pay by Invoice or give it any other name that suits your business requirements. Once the order is placed, the customer will receive the standard WooCommerce order email. If needed, you can also attach invoice PDF with the order emails.</p>
<p>After the order and payment confirmation, you can send a direct payment link using the default WooCommerce feature to let customers pay using the default WooCommerce checkout process. Alternatively, you can choose to receive payment via other channels such as banking checks, cash on delivery, etc.</p>
<h2>Use Cases:</h2>
<p>The following are use cases where this extension can be extremely helpful but not limited to!</p>
<p><strong>B2B Orders:</strong></p>
<p>When working with a company, they usually require an invoice before making the payment. Using this extension, you can allow your customers to place an order without payment. The admin can later on send the payment link to merchants to receive payment via WooCommerce default checkout.</p>
<p><strong>Bulk Orders:</strong></p>
<p>When placing bulk orders, the customers are sometimes reluctant to pay upfront and need assurance before paying. The extension allows them to place orders and once confirmed, they can proceed with the payment.</p>
<h2><strong>Features of Invoice Payment Method</strong></h2>
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<li>Automatically creates new payment method “Pay by Invoice”</li>
<li>Customize title, description and default order status</li>
<li>Create multiple rules to show invoice payment method based on
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<li>Customers and user roles</li>
<li>Specific products, categories or tags</li>
<li>Minimum & maximum order quantity and amount</li>
<li>Country, state, city and zip codes</li>
<li>Shipping method</li>
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<li>Generate and attach PDF invoice with orders emails<strong> (New)</strong></li>
<li>Separate email notification for customer and admin when order is placed using invoice payment option <strong> (New)</strong></li>
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<h2>Customize payment method label:</h2>
<p>Once the extension is installed, you can configure the newly created invoice payment method from WooCommerce > Settings > Payments. You can customize the label and other details of the payment method. You can also configure the default order status for orders placed using this payment option.</p>
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<p>The invoice payment method appears along with other payment methods on the front-end.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8520912" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Invoice-payment-option-frontend.png" alt="" width="980" height="538" /></p>
<h2>Trigger Invoice Payment based on various condition:</h2>
<p>You can create multiple rules to trigger the invoice payment option based on variations conditions like product in cart, order amount, user roles, country and more.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8520902" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Create-restrictions-rules.jpg" alt="" width="980" height="439" /></p>
<p>While creating a new rule, you can configure the following options:</p>
<ul>
<li>Add rule title</li>
<li>Select shipping method (enable invoice payment option for selected shipping method)</li>
<li>Enable invoice payment for virtual products</li>
<li>Enable for selected customers and user roles</li>
<li>Enable for specific cart quantity and amount range</li>
<li>Enable for specific product, product category and tags</li>
<li>Show to selected countries, states, cities or zip codes</li>
</ul>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8520901" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Creating-new-rule-for-invoice-payment-method.jpg" alt="" width="980" height="2263" /></p>
<h2>Invoice PDF</h2>
<p>You can attach a customizable PDF invoice with the orders placed using this “Invoice Payment Method”. The extension offers 3 different PDF templates to choose from. You can customize the PDF content and color scheme to match your business needs.</p>
<p>Using the extension settings, you can trigger separate email notifications for both customer and merchants when an order is placed using the invoice payment option.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734003700000" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PDF-Invoice-1.png" alt="" width="980" height="912" /></p>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<p>Minimum PHP version: 7.2</p>

Invoice Payment Option

<p>Order Now and Pay Later! Allow your customers to select invoice payment option during checkout to place orders. Add conditions to show invoice payment options for specific products, categories, countries, cart total, user roles and more.</p>

<h2>Features</h2>
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<li><b>Easy subscription management for customers and admins</b> – Manage subscriptions from the customer My Account page and from a dedicated WooCommerce admin screen.</li>
<li><b>Automatic recurring payments</b> – Securely save payment methods at checkout and charge customers automatically on every billing interval.</li>
<li><b>Optional sign-up fees</b> – Add one-time sign-up fees to any subscription plan to cover setup or onboarding costs.</li>
<li><b>Smart failed payment retries</b> – Reduce churn with automatic retry rules. Set the retry interval and duration for failed payments.</li>
<li><b>Flexible shipping cycles</b> – Control shipping frequency and quantities per offer with separate shipping schedules.</li>
<li><strong>Built-in free trials</strong>– Increase conversions by offering free trial periods for subscription products.</li>
<li><b>Custom cancellation limits</b> – Set cancellation rules by defining how long after signup, or how close to renewal, customers can cancel.</li>
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<h3><b>Set Up Subscription Rules in Minutes</b></h3>
<p class="p3">Build subscription products that fit your store perfectly. Choose billing intervals, enable free trials, add sign-up fees, and set an optional end date. You can also offer a one-time purchase option, giving shoppers the choice between subscribing or paying once—boosting flexibility and conversions.</p>
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<h3><b>Manage Subscriptions from One Central Dashboard</b></h3>
<p class="p3">Stay in control with a clean, streamlined admin view of every active subscription. See customer details, subscription status, upcoming renewal dates, and payment history at a glance—without digging through orders. This makes it easier to reduce support time, avoid missed renewals, and keep recurring revenue running smoothly.</p>
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<h3><b>Offer Customers a Self-Service Subscription Portal</b></h3>
<p class="p3">Cut down on support tickets by letting customers manage subscriptions directly from their WooCommerce account. They can review renewal dates, update payment methods, switch plans, or cancel (based on the rules you set). A simple self-service experience builds trust, reduces churn, and keeps management easy for everyone.</p>
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<h3><b>Automatically Generate Renewal Orders Each Billing Cycle</b></h3>
<p class="p3">For physical products, replenishment items, or recurring delivery services, every successful renewal should create a fresh WooCommerce order. Each cycle generates a new order for packing, shipping, and tracking—keeping your fulfillment workflow consistent and subscription revenue aligned with real-world logistics and inventory needs.</p>
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<h3><b>Control Shipping with Flexible Delivery Schedules</b></h3>
<p class="p3">Separate shipping frequency from billing cycles to match how you fulfill orders. Ship every X days or weeks, or align deliveries to a fixed schedule—like the first of the month. These options help you streamline operations, reduce costs, and deliver a better experience to subscribers.</p>
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<h3><b>Automate Failed and Unpaid Payment Handling</b></h3>
<p class="p3">Stop chasing payments manually. Define what happens when a subscription payment fails or stays unpaid: pause access for a set period, retry later, or cancel automatically after your chosen timeframe. This keeps policies consistent, reduces revenue loss, and ensures subscription status always matches payment reality.</p>
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<h3><b>Prevent Last-Minute Cancellations with Custom Rules</b></h3>
<p class="p3">Protect your revenue with cancellation limits that fit your business. Set a cancellation window after signup, or block cancellations shortly before the next renewal. These rules reduce misuse, improve retention, and help you plan inventory, fulfillment, and billing with confidence.</p>
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<h2><b>Why Choose Our Subscription Plugin?</b></h2>
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<p class="p4"><b>Predictable Revenue</b><b></b></p>
<p class="p3">Turn one-time buyers into recurring customers. Subscriptions create steady income and help you grow with confidence.</p>
<p class="p4"><b>Fast, No-Code Setup</b><b></b></p>
<p class="p3">Launch subscriptions in minutes—create plans, set billing intervals, add trials, and go live without touching code.</p>
<p class="p4"><b>Built for Store Owners and Subscribers</b><b></b></p>
<p class="p3">Customers get an easy way to manage their plans, and you get a dashboard that keeps everything organized and under control.</p>
<p class="p4"><b>Advanced Features That Help You Stand Out</b><b></b></p>
<p class="p3">Go beyond the basics with prorated billing, synchronized renewals, flexible trials and sign-up fees, recurring-payment coupons, and more.</p>
<p class="p4"><b>Compatibility You Can Rely On</b><b></b></p>
<p class="p3">Works smoothly with your existing WooCommerce setup and supported payment gateways—no messy integrations or major conflicts.</p>

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