Free Credit Note Template

Download a clean, editable credit note (credit memo) template — Excel, Word or CSV. Free, no sign-up, no watermark.

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Credit note template preview — Classic layout in Indigo
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Classic layout · Indigo color

Excel files keep a spreadsheet/grid structure, so their layout variations are necessarily limited. Word files reflect the selected layout more fully. CSV has no styling and stays the same for every choice.

Prefer not to download? Fill one in online → — itemised, references the invoice, export PDF/CSV.

What's in the template

It has a credit note number and date, the customer, the original invoice it relates to and the reason, plus an itemised table (description, quantity, unit price, amount) with a total. The Excel version totals everything for you.

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Want it filled in for you? Use the credit note generator. See also the invoice template and all free templates.

FAQ

Are these credit note templates free?

Yes — free, editable, no sign-up, no watermark. Reuse the Excel or Word file whenever you need to credit a customer.

When do I issue a credit note?

To reduce or cancel an amount already invoiced — for a return, an overcharge, a post-invoice discount, or a cancelled order. It references the original invoice.

Does the Excel version total automatically?

Yes — each line's Amount = Qty × Unit price and the total updates as you fill it in.

What should a credit note include?

A credit note number and date, the customer, the original invoice it relates to, the reason, the itemised amount credited, and a total.

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