Invoices & Refunds
Manage invoices and process refunds for ticket purchases.
Invoices
Automatic Invoices
Invoices are automatically generated when:
- Payment is completed
- Order is confirmed
- Sent via email to attendee
Invoice Contents
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Invoice Number | Unique identifier |
| Date | Purchase date |
| Event | Event name |
| Items | Tickets purchased |
| Unit Price | Price per ticket |
| Quantity | Number of tickets |
| Subtotal | Before tax |
| Tax | If applicable |
| Total | Final amount |
| Payment Status | Paid/Pending |
Invoice Details
Also includes:
- Your organization info
- Event details
- Attendee information
- Payment reference
Viewing Invoices
For Organizers
- Go to Tickets > Orders
- Find the order
- Click "View Invoice"
- Download or print
For Attendees
- Check confirmation email
- Or log in to account
- Access My Tickets
- Download invoice
Customizing Invoices
Organization Info
Set your billing details:
- Go to Settings > Organization
- Enter:
- Company name
- Address
- Tax ID (if applicable)
- Save
Invoice Numbering
Customize format:
- Prefix: INV-
- Starting number
- Include year
Sending Invoices
Automatic Sending
Invoices sent automatically with:
- Order confirmation email
- As PDF attachment
Manual Resend
To resend an invoice:
- Find the order
- Click "Resend Invoice"
- Confirms email sent
Refunds
When to Refund
Common reasons:
- Event canceled
- Attendee request
- Duplicate purchase
- Error correction
Refund Policy
Define your policy:
- Full refund period
- Partial refund period
- No refund period
- Cancellation fees
Example Policy:
- Full refund: 30+ days before event
- 50% refund: 15-30 days before
- No refund: Less than 15 days
Processing Refunds
Full Refund
- Go to Tickets > Orders
- Find the order
- Click "Refund"
- Select "Full Refund"
- Add reason (optional)
- Confirm
Partial Refund
- Find the order
- Click "Refund"
- Select "Partial Refund"
- Enter amount
- Add reason
- Confirm
Refund Timeline
| Stage | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Initiated | Immediate |
| Processed by Stripe | 1-2 days |
| Visible to attendee | 5-10 business days |
Refund Notifications
Attendee receives:
- Refund confirmation email
- Updated invoice (credit)
- Stripe notification
Managing Cancellations
Canceling Orders
- Find the order
- Click "Cancel Order"
- Choose:
- Cancel with refund
- Cancel without refund
- Confirm
Canceled Order Status
- Status: Canceled
- Ticket: Voided
- Registration: Removed
Reporting
Invoice Report
Export invoice data:
- Go to Tickets > Reports
- Select "Invoices"
- Set date range
- Export
Refund Report
Track refunds:
- Go to Tickets > Reports
- Select "Refunds"
- See all processed refunds
- Export for accounting
Financial Reconciliation
Matching Records
Reconcile Kite with Stripe:
- Compare order totals
- Match refunds
- Verify deposits
Export for Accounting
Download reports for:
- Monthly reconciliation
- Tax reporting
- Financial audits
Best Practices
Invoice Management
- Keep organized records
- Use consistent numbering
- Include all required info
- Store copies securely
Refund Management
- Set clear policies
- Process promptly
- Communicate clearly
- Document reasons
Policy Communication
- Display policy clearly
- Include in confirmation
- Remind before deadlines
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