Charge Slip

A Charge Slip is issued when a customer makes a payment using a credit or debit card. It contains key transaction details and serves as evidence of the payment for both the customer and the merchant.

Earlier, charge slips were signed physically, but now most transactions are digitally authenticated using PIN or OTP.

Information on a Charge Slip

• Merchant name and location
• Date and time of transaction
• Transaction amount
• Last digits of card number
• Authorization code
• Signature (in older/manual systems)

Types of Charge Slips

• Customer Copy: Given to the customer
• Merchant Copy: Retained by the merchant

Why Charge Slip Matters

• Proof of transaction
• Useful for dispute resolution
• Helps in record keeping

Charge Slip vs Invoice

• Charge Slip: Proof of payment
• Invoice: Bill issued for goods/services

"After paying ₹2,000 using a credit card at a store, you receive a printed receipt—this is a charge slip."