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Money Receipt Template

A general money receipt acknowledging a sum received, stating the amount, payer, purpose and mode of payment.

MONEY RECEIPT

A receipt issued by the recipient of money acknowledging the sum received; a revenue stamp is to be affixed where the cash amount received exceeds Rs. 5,000.

Receipt No.: [Receipt Number]    Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Received with thanks from [Name of Payer], residing/situated at [Address of Payer], a sum of Rs. [Amount in Figures] (Rupees [Amount in Words] only) towards [Purpose - e.g., advance / rent for the month of (Month) / sale of goods / professional fees].

Mode of payment: [Cash / Cheque No. (Number) dated (Date) drawn on (Bank) / UPI / Bank Transfer Ref. (Number)]. Balance due, if any: Rs. [Balance Amount].

[Affix Revenue Stamp if cash > Rs. 5,000]

_____________________
[Signature of Receiver]
[Name of Receiver]
[Designation / Firm Name, if any]

How to use: Fill the amount in both figures and words, record the exact mode of payment, and sign. Affix a Re. 1 revenue stamp when cash received exceeds Rs. 5,000.

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Name of Receiver
  • Name of Payer
  • Amount / Purpose
  • Date

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to download, or Copy text to paste into your letterhead.
  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

This is a general, editable template for convenience only — not legal advice. For anything material, have a professional review it. TaxClue isn't liable for how it's used.