# Recharge by invoice (purchase order)

For businesses that require a purchase order rather than making online payments, Simbase offers recharge by invoice (or purchase order).

## What is a purchase order?

Payment via purchase order is a common way for businesses to purchase goods or services from vendors. Here's how it typically works:

1. Your company issues a purchase order to Simbase. The purchase order contains information about what is being purchased, the quantity, the price, and any other relevant details.
2. When your finance or accounting department issued the purchase order, you can create an invoice in our platform yourself. You will be able to customize:
   * Purchase Order (PO) Number
   * Invoice reference
   * Department
   * Payment Terms
   * Attention to
   * Invoice email address
   * Amount
3. You or your finance team receives the invoice and ensures that it matches the purchase order. 
4. The payment from your company is expected within the payment terms you set in step 2.
5. Once the payment is received, we will top-up your account balance.

In summary, payment via purchase order is a structured process where the buyer and vendor agree on the terms of the purchase before any goods or services are exchanged, and payment is made after the transaction is complete.

## How can I set up a purchase order?

Please see the video below on how to generate a custom invoice. Please note that the amount excluded a 7.50 handling surcharge and VAT if applicable. 

{% @supademo/embed demoId="cmbs3j63od14nsn1rt2u1pech" url="<https://app.supademo.com/demo/cmbs3j63od14nsn1rt2u1pech>" %}


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