La traducción y la interpretación como actividad » Money matters »
How do I issue an invoice via Paypal?
Autor de la hebra: Yaniv Moshkovitz
Yaniv Moshkovitz
Yaniv Moshkovitz  Identity Verified
Israel
Local time: 03:37
árabe al inglés
+ ...
Aug 25, 2008

Hi,
I've recently done a translation for a foreign company, who has asked me to send an invoice via Paypal. When I followed the instructions on Paypal (request money>create an invoice. etc), the company received just a link and asked "Please send the invoice with paypal address and don’t send the link". I'll really appreciate it if anyone explains to me what I should do.

Thanks,

Yaniv
 
Uldis Liepkalns
Uldis Liepkalns  Identity Verified
Letonia
Local time: 03:37
Miembro 2003
inglés al letón
+ ...
Write your standard invoice Aug 25, 2008

besides your standard details write also your PayPal recipient's email address on it, print it to PDF and email to your client...

Uldis


I'll really appreciate it if anyone explains to me what I should do.
Thanks,
Yaniv


 
Yaniv Moshkovitz
Yaniv Moshkovitz  Identity Verified
Israel
Local time: 03:37
árabe al inglés
+ ...
PERSONA QUE INICIÓ LA HEBRA
Here's what I did Aug 26, 2008

I sent the company a BMP file of the invoice, and this was their response:
"Please send the invoice with paypal address. BMP format may cause error when we re-key the paypal account. In general, our accountant just copy and paste the account."

What I don't understand is as follows:
1.Once you create an invoice the recipient receives a link, which can take him to the complete invoice. Why did they ask me to send the invoice my self? Is this common?
2. Is my Paypal... See more
I sent the company a BMP file of the invoice, and this was their response:
"Please send the invoice with paypal address. BMP format may cause error when we re-key the paypal account. In general, our accountant just copy and paste the account."

What I don't understand is as follows:
1.Once you create an invoice the recipient receives a link, which can take him to the complete invoice. Why did they ask me to send the invoice my self? Is this common?
2. Is my Paypal address the address I entered during my registration to the website, or does Paypal create a new address of its own?

Thanks ▲ Collapse
 
Nicole Schnell
Nicole Schnell  Identity Verified
Estados Unidos
Local time: 17:37
inglés al alemán
+ ...
In Memoriam
Misunderstanding? Aug 26, 2008

The way I read it, they want a regular invoice, from which they can copy the PayPal address (without having to retype it, to avoid errors). If you send your invoice as a PDF, you can also create and integrate a link to your account.

They may have a policy which prohibits the co-workers from clicking on links that are embedded in emails (for security reasons). Especially since there have been so many fraudulent PayPal emails around lately.

I highly recommend to send in... See more
The way I read it, they want a regular invoice, from which they can copy the PayPal address (without having to retype it, to avoid errors). If you send your invoice as a PDF, you can also create and integrate a link to your account.

They may have a policy which prohibits the co-workers from clicking on links that are embedded in emails (for security reasons). Especially since there have been so many fraudulent PayPal emails around lately.

I highly recommend to send invoices on your own stationery only, you will need them for your taxes anyway. ▲ Collapse
 
Yaniv Moshkovitz
Yaniv Moshkovitz  Identity Verified
Israel
Local time: 03:37
árabe al inglés
+ ...
PERSONA QUE INICIÓ LA HEBRA
Thanks Aug 27, 2008

You've been very helpful.
 
Nicole Schnell
Nicole Schnell  Identity Verified
Estados Unidos
Local time: 17:37
inglés al alemán
+ ...
In Memoriam
We forgot to answer your second question Aug 27, 2008

Your PayPal address is the email address that you are using as your user name when logging in to Paypal.
 


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Moderador(es) de este foro
Jorge Rodrigues[Call to this topic]
Andriy Bublikov[Call to this topic]
Rita Pang[Call to this topic]
James Heppe-Smith[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

How do I issue an invoice via Paypal?







Trados Studio 2022 Freelance
The leading translation software used by over 270,000 translators.

Designed with your feedback in mind, Trados Studio 2022 delivers an unrivalled, powerful desktop and cloud solution, empowering you to work in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

More info »
TM-Town
Manage your TMs and Terms ... and boost your translation business

Are you ready for something fresh in the industry? TM-Town is a unique new site for you -- the freelance translator -- to store, manage and share translation memories (TMs) and glossaries...and potentially meet new clients on the basis of your prior work.

More info »