Is an order confirmation a receipt?

An order confirmation is not a receipt. A receipt confirms that payment has been received — it is issued after the financial transaction is complete. An order confirmation is issued before the goods move and before payment is made — it confirms the seller has accepted the purchase order and will fulfil the agreed terms. It is a pre-delivery acceptance document, not a post-payment acknowledgement.

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What Is an Order Confirmation?