Credit notes

A Credit Note is a document that specifies the money owed by a business to its customer. The seller usually issues a Credit Note for the same or lower amount than the invoice, and then repays the money to the customer or set it off against other 'due' invoices.

Chargebee supports two types of Credit Notes - Adjustment Credit Note and Refundable Credit Note.

Adjustment Credit Notes are created for the 'unpaid' component of the invoice and it can have statuses - Adjusted and Voided.
Refundable Credit Notes are created for 'paid' component of the invoice and it can have statuses - Refunded, Refund Due and Voided.

The credits available in the Refundable Credit Notes will be automatically applied when a new invoice gets generated for the customer.

Note: If you have enabled consolidated invoicing, to know the subscriptions attached with a credit note you have to refer line_item's subscription_id. The credit note's subscription_id should not be used (which will be null if the credit note has lines from multiple subscriptions).

Sample credit note [ JSON ]

{
    "allocations": [],
    "amount_allocated": 0,
    "amount_available": 500,
    "amount_refunded": 0,
    "base_currency_code": "USD",
    "create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
    "currency_code": "USD",
    "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWSy4m5e",
    "date": 1517501405,
    "deleted": false,
    "exchange_rate": 1,
    "fractional_correction": 0,
    "id": "__demo_cn__1",
    "line_item_discounts": [],
    "line_item_taxes": [],
    "line_items": [{
        "amount": 500,
        "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWSy4m5e",
        "date_from": 1517501405,
        "date_to": 1517501405,
        "description": "Support Charge",
        "discount_amount": 0,
        "entity_type": "adhoc",
        "id": "li___test__KyVnHhSBWSyHE5r",
        "is_taxed": false,
        "item_level_discount_amount": 0,
        "object": "line_item",
        "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
        "quantity": 1,
        "tax_amount": 0,
        "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured",
        "unit_amount": 500
    }],
    "linked_refunds": [],
    "object": "credit_note",
    "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
    "reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
    "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__1",
    "resource_version": 1517501405000,
    "round_off_amount": 0,
    "status": "refund_due",
    "sub_total": 500,
    "taxes": [],
    "total": 500,
    "type": "refundable",
    "updated_at": 1517501405
}

API Index URL GET

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes

id

string, max chars=50
Credit-note id.

customer_id

string, max chars=50
The identifier of the customer this Credit Note belongs to.

subscription_id

optional, string, max chars=50
The identifier of the subscription this Credit Note belongs to.
Note: If consolidated invoicing is enabled, to know the subscriptions attached with this Credit Note you have to refer line_item's subscription_id. This attribute should not be used (which will be null if this credit note has lines from multiple subscriptions).

reference_invoice_id

string, max chars=50
The identifier of the invoice against which this Credit Note is issued

type

enumerated string
The credit note type.

Possible values are

adjustmentAdjustment Credit Note.refundableRefundable Credit Note.

reason_code

optional, enumerated string
The reason for issuing this Credit Note. The following reason codes are supported now[Deprecated; use the create_reason_code parameter instead]

Possible values are

write_offThis reason will be set automatically for the Credit Notes created during invoice Write Off operation.subscription_changeThis reason will be set automatically for Credit Notes created during Change Subscription operation when proration is enabled.subscription_cancellationThis reason will be set automatically for Credit Notes created during cancel subscription operation.subscription_pauseThis reason will be automatically set to credit notes created during pause/resume subscription operation.

chargebackCan be set when you are recording your customer Chargebacks.product_unsatisfactoryProduct Unsatisfactory.service_unsatisfactoryService Unsatisfactory.order_changeOrder Change.order_cancellationOrder Cancellation.waiverWaiver.otherCan be set when none of the above reason codes are applicable.fraudulentFRAUDULENT.

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status

enumerated string
The credit note status.

Possible values are

adjustedWhen the Credit Note has been adjusted against an invoice.refundedWhen the entire credits (Credit Note amount) have been used (i.e either allocated to invoices or refunded).refund_dueWhen the credits are yet to be used, or have been partially used.voidedWhen the Credit Note has been cancelled.

vat_number

optional, string, max chars=20
VAT number of the customer for whom this Credit Note is raised.

date

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
The date the Credit Note is issued.

price_type

enumerated string, default=tax_exclusive
The price type of the Credit Note.

Possible values are

tax_exclusiveAll amounts in the document are exclusive of tax.tax_inclusiveAll amounts in the document are inclusive of tax.

currency_code

string, max chars=3
The currency code (ISO 4217 format) for the credit note

total

optional, in cents, default=0, min=0
Credit Note amount in cents.

amount_allocated

optional, in cents, default=0, min=0
The amount allocated to the invoices.

amount_refunded

optional, in cents, default=0, min=0
The refunds issued from this Credit Note.

amount_available

optional, in cents, default=0, min=0
The yet to be used credits of this Credit Note.

refunded_at

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
The time this Credit Note gets fully used. Please note that this field is not present when partial refunds are issued.

voided_at

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Timestamp indicating the date and time this Credit Note gets voided.

generated_at

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
The date/time when the credit note was raised. This date/time can be backdated, which means that the date/time can be earlier than the date/time the credit note was created.

resource_version

optional, long
Version number of this resource. The resource_version is updated with a new timestamp in milliseconds for every change made to the resource. This attribute will be present only if the resource has been updated after 2016-09-28.

updated_at

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Timestamp indicating when this Credit Note was last updated. This attribute will be present only if the resource has been updated after 2016-09-28.

channel

optional, enumerated string
The subscription channel this object originated from and is maintained in.

Possible values are

webThe object was created (and is maintained) for the web channel directly in Chargebee via API or UI.app_storeThe object data is synchronized with data from in-app subscription(s) created in Apple App Store. Direct manipulation of this object via UI or API is disallowed.play_storeThe object data is synchronized with data from in-app subscription(s) created in Google Play Store. Direct manipulation of this object via UI or API is disallowed.

In-App Subscriptions is currently in early access. Contact eap@chargebee.com for more information.

sub_total

in cents, min=0
The Credit Note sub-total

sub_total_in_local_currency

optional, in cents, min=0
Invoice subtotal in the currency of the place of supply.

total_in_local_currency

optional, in cents, min=0
Total invoice amount in the currency of the place of supply.

local_currency_code

optional, string, max chars=3
The currency code (ISO 4217 format) of the place of supply in which VAT needs to be converted and displayed.

round_off_amount

optional, in cents, min=0
Indicates the rounded-off amount. For example, if your invoice amount is $99.99, and the amount is rounded off to $100.00, in this case, $100.00 is your invoice amount, $0.01 is the round_off_amount. If there is no round-off amount, it will display 0.

fractional_correction

optional, in cents, min=0
Indicates the fractional correction amount.

deleted

boolean
Indicates that this resource has been deleted.

create_reason_code

optional, string, max chars=100
Reason code for creating the credit note. Must be one from a list of reason codes set in the Chargebee app in Settings > Configure Chargebee > Reason Codes > Credit Notes > Create Credit Note. Must be passed if set as mandatory in the app. The codes are case-sensitive

vat_number_prefix

optional, string, max chars=10
An overridden value for the first two characters of the full VAT number. Only applicable specifically for customers with billing_address country as XI (which is United Kingdom - Northern Ireland).

When you have enabled EU VAT in 2021 or have manually enabled the Brexit configuration, you have the option of setting billing_address country as XI. That’s the code for United Kingdom - Northern Ireland. The first two characters of the VAT number in such a case is XI by default. However, if the VAT number was registered in UK, the value should be GB. Set vat_number_prefix to GB for such cases.

business_entity_id

string, max chars=50
The unique ID of the business entity of this credit_note. This is always the same as the business entity of the invoice referred to by reference_invoice_id.

einvoice
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optional, einvoice
An e-invoice or electronic invoice is a structured representation of an invoice that is interoperable between computerized invoicing systems. Depending on the country, e-invoicing can be necessary to meet financial/taxation authority regulations.

Einvoice attributes

id

string, max chars=50
The unique id for the e-invoice. This is auto-generated by Chargebee.

reference_number

optional, string, max chars=100
This attribute is used to populate the unique reference number assigned to an invoice on the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) network. It is essential for identifying and tracking invoices that are processed through the IRP network. In the future, this field may be used to store similar reference numbers for other networks.

status

enumerated string
The status of processing the e-invoice. To obtain detailed information about the current status, see message.

Possible values are

scheduledSending the e-invoice to the customer has been scheduled.skippedThe e-invoice was not sent. This could be due to missing information or because the entity_identifier is not registered on the e-invoicing network.in_progressThe e-invoice has been sent and Chargebee is waiting for confirmation from the receiving entity.successThe e-invoice has been successfully delivered to the customer.failedThe e-invoice was sent and there was an error due to which it was not delivered.registeredThe e-invoice was sent and there was an error due to which it was not delivered but got cleared in the IRP.

message

optional, string, max chars=250
Detailed information about the status of the e-invoice. When status is skipped or failed, this contains the reason or error details. The following are some valid examples:

Invoice successfully sent to customer via the e-invoicing network 9090:123456
Invoice successfully sent to customer via email id abc@acme.com

line_items
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optional, list of line_item
The line items of this Credit Note

Line item attributes

id

optional, string, max chars=40
Uniquely identifies a line_item

subscription_id

optional, string, max chars=50
A unique identifier for the subscription this line item belongs to.

date_from

timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Start date of this line item.

date_to

timestamp(UTC) in seconds
End date of this line item.

unit_amount

in cents
Unit amount of the line item.

quantity

optional, integer, default=1
Quantity of the recurring item which is represented by this line item. For metered line items, this value is updated from usages once when the invoice is generated as pending and finally when the invoice is closed.

amount

optional, in cents
Total amount of this line item. Typically equals to unit amount x quantity

pricing_model

optional, enumerated string
The pricing scheme for this item price.

Possible values are

flat_feeA fixed price that is not quantity-based.per_unitA fixed price per unit quantity.tieredThe per unit price is based on the tier that the total quantity falls in.volumeThere are quantity tiers for which per unit prices are set. Quantities are purchased from successive tiers.stairstepA quantity-based pricing scheme. The item is charged a fixed price based on the tier that the total quantity falls in.

is_taxed

boolean, default=false
Specifies whether this line item is taxed or not

tax_amount

optional, in cents, default=0, min=0
The tax amount charged for this item

tax_rate

optional, double, min=0.0, max=100.0
Rate of tax used to calculate tax for this lineitem

unit_amount_in_decimal

optional, string, max chars=39
The decimal representation of the unit amount of the line_item. The value is in major units of the currency. Returned when the line_item is quantity-based and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

quantity_in_decimal

optional, string, max chars=33
The decimal representation of the quantity of this line_item. Returned when the line_item is quantity-based and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

amount_in_decimal

optional, string, max chars=39
The decimal representation of the amount for the line_item, in major units of the currency. Typically equals to unit_amount_in_decimal x quantity_in_decimal. Returned when multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

discount_amount

optional, in cents, min=0
Total discounts for this line

item_level_discount_amount

optional, in cents, min=0
Line Item-level discounts for this line.

reference_line_item_id

optional, string, max chars=40
Invoice Reference Line Item ID

description

string, max chars=250
Detailed description about this line item.

entity_description

optional, string, max chars=500
Detailed description about this item.

entity_type

enumerated string
Specifies the modelled entity this line item is based on.

Possible values are

adhocIndicates that this lineitem is not modelled. i.e created adhoc. So the 'entity_id' attribute will be null in this caseplan_item_priceIndicates that this line item is based on plan Item Priceaddon_item_priceIndicates that this line item is based on addon Item Pricecharge_item_priceIndicates that this line item is based on charge Item Price

tax_exempt_reason

optional, enumerated string
The reason due to which the line item price/amount is exempted from tax.

Possible values are

tax_not_configuredIf tax is not enabled for the siteregion_non_taxableIf the product sold is not taxable in this region, but it is taxable in other regions, hence this region is not part of the Taxable jurisdictionexportYou are not registered for tax in the customer’s region. This is also the reason code when both billing_address and shipping_address have not been provided for the customer and subscription respectivelycustomer_exemptIf the Customer is marked as Tax exempt

product_exemptIf the Plan or Addon is marked as Tax exemptzero_ratedIf the rate of tax is 0% and no Sales/ GST tax is collectable for that line itemreverse_chargeIf the Customer is identified as B2B customer (when VAT Number is entered), applicable for EU onlyhigh_value_physical_goodsIf physical goods are sold from outside Australia to customers in Australia, and the price of all the physical good line items is greater than AUD 1000, then tax will not be appliedzero_value_itemIf the total invoice value/amount is equal to zero. E.g., If the total order value is $10 and a $10 coupon has been applied against that order, the total order value becomes $0. Hence the invoice value also becomes $0.

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entity_id

optional, string, max chars=100
The identifier of the modelled entity this line item is based on. Will be null for 'adhoc' entity type

customer_id

optional, string, max chars=100
A unique identifier for the customer this line item belongs to

discounts
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optional, list of discount
The list of discounts applied to this Credit Note

Discount attributes

amount

in cents, min=0
The amount deducted. The format of this value depends on the kind of currency.

description

optional, string, max chars=250
Description for this deduction.

line_item_id

optional, string, max chars=40
The unique id of the line item that this deduction is for. Is required when discounts[entity_type] is item_level_coupon or document_level_coupon.

entity_type

enumerated string
The type of deduction and the amount to which it is applied.

Possible values are

item_level_couponThe deduction is due to a coupon applied to line item. The coupon id is passed as entity_id.document_level_couponThe deduction is due to a coupon applied to the invoice sub_total. The coupon id is passed as entity_id.promotional_creditsThe deduction is due to a promotional credit applied to the invoice. prorated_creditsThe deduction is due to a legacy adjustment credit applied to the invoice. The entity_id is null in this case. The legacy credits feature is superseded by adjustment_credit_notes.item_level_discountThe deduction is due to a discount applied to a line item of the invoice. The discount id is available as the entity_id. document_level_discountThe deduction is due to a discount applied to the invoice sub_total. The discount id is available as the entity_id.

discount_type

optional, enumerated string
The type of discount that is applied to the line item. Relevant only when discounts[entity_type] is one of item_level_discount , item_level_coupon, document_level_discount, or document_level_coupon

Possible values are

fixed_amountwhen amount is applied as discountpercentagewhen percentage is applied as discount

entity_id

optional, string, max chars=100
When the deduction is due to a coupon or a discount, then this is the id of the coupon or discount.

coupon_set_code

optional, string, max chars=50
The coupon code, if applicable, used to provide the discount. The coupon.id is available in entity_id.

line_item_discounts
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optional, list of line_item_discount
The list of discount(s) applied for each line item of this invoice.

Line item discount attributes

line_item_id

string, max chars=50
The unique id of the line item that this deduction is for.

discount_type

enumerated string
The type of deduction and the amount to which it is applied.

Possible values are

item_level_couponThe deduction is due to a coupon applied to a line item of the invoice. The coupon id is available as entity_id.document_level_couponThe deduction is due to a coupon applied to the invoice sub_total. The coupon id is available as entity_id.promotional_creditsThe deduction is due to a promotional credit applied to the invoice. The entity_id is null in this case.prorated_creditsThe deduction is due to a legacy adjustment credit applied to the invoice. The entity_id is null in this case. The legacy credits feature is superseded by adjustment_credit_notes.item_level_discountThe deduction is due to a discount applied to a line item of the invoice. The discount id is available as the entity_id. document_level_discountThe deduction is due to a discount applied to the invoice sub_total. The discount id is available as the entity_id.

entity_id

optional, string, max chars=50
When the deduction is due to a coupon or a discount, then this is the id of the coupon or discount.

discount_amount

in cents, min=0
The amount deducted. The format of this value depends on the kind of currency.

line_item_tiers
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optional, list of line_item_tier
The list of tiers applicable for this line item

Line item tier attributes

line_item_id

optional, string, max chars=40
Uniquely identifies a line_item

starting_unit

integer, min=0
The lower limit of a range of units for the tier

ending_unit

optional, integer
The upper limit of a range of units for the tier

quantity_used

integer, min=0
The number of units purchased in a range.

unit_amount

in cents, min=0
The price of the tier if the charge model is a stairtstep pricing , or the price of each unit in the tier if the charge model is tiered/volume pricing.

starting_unit_in_decimal

optional, string, max chars=33
The decimal representation of the the lowest value of quantity in this tier. This is zero for the lowest tier. For all other tiers, it is the same as ending_unit_in_decimal of the next lower tier. Returned only when the line_items.pricing_model is tiered, volume or stairstep and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

ending_unit_in_decimal

optional, string, max chars=33
The decimal representation of the highest value of quantity in this tier. This attribute is not applicable for the highest tier. For all other tiers, it must be equal to the starting_unit_in_decimal of the next higher tier. Returned only when the line_items.pricing_model is tiered, volume or stairstep and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

quantity_used_in_decimal

optional, string, max chars=33
The decimal representation of the quantity purchased from this tier. Returned when the line_item is quantity-based and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

unit_amount_in_decimal

optional, string, max chars=40
The decimal representation of the per-unit price for the tier when the pricing_model is tiered or volume. When the pricing_model is stairstep, it is the decimal representation of the total price for line_item. The value is in major units of the currency. Returned when the line_item is quantity-based and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

taxes
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optional, list of tax
The tax-lines of this Credit Note

Tax attributes

name

string, max chars=100
The name of the tax applied. E.g. GST.

amount

in cents, min=0
The tax amount.

description

optional, string, max chars=250
Description of the tax item.

line_item_taxes
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optional, list of line_item_tax
The list of taxes applied on line items

Line item tax attributes

line_item_id

optional, string, max chars=40
The unique reference id of the line item for which the tax is applicable

tax_name

string, max chars=100
The name of the tax applied

tax_rate

double, default=0.0, min=0.0, max=100.0
The rate of tax used to calculate tax amount

is_partial_tax_applied

optional, boolean
Indicates if tax is applied only on a portion of the line item amount.

is_non_compliance_tax

optional, boolean
Indicates the non-compliance tax that should not be reported to the jurisdiction.

taxable_amount

in cents, min=0
Indicates the actual portion of the line item amount that is taxable.

tax_amount

in cents, min=0
The tax amount

tax_juris_type

optional, enumerated string
The type of tax jurisdiction

Possible values are

countryThe tax jurisdiction is a countryfederalThe tax jurisdiction is a federalstateThe tax jurisdiction is a statecountyThe tax jurisdiction is a countycityThe tax jurisdiction is a cityspecialSpecial tax jurisdiction.unincorporatedCombined tax of state and county.otherJurisdictions other than the ones listed above.

tax_juris_name

optional, string, max chars=250
The name of the tax jurisdiction

tax_juris_code

optional, string, max chars=250
The tax jurisdiction code

tax_amount_in_local_currency

optional, in cents, min=0
Total tax amount in the currency of the place of supply. This is applicable only for Invoice and Credit Notes API.

local_currency_code

optional, string, max chars=3
The currency code (ISO 4217 format) of the place of supply in which VAT needs to be converted and displayed. This is applicable only for Invoice and Credit Notes API.

linked_refunds
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optional, list of credit_note_transaction
Payment Refunds issued from this Credit Note

Linked refund attributes

txn_id

string, max chars=40
Uniquely identifies the transaction.

applied_amount

in cents, min=0
The transaction amount applied to this invoice

applied_at

timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Time when the transaction amount applied to this invoice.

txn_status

optional, enumerated string
The status of this transaction.

Possible values are

in_progressTransaction is being processed by the gateway. This typically happens for direct debit transactions or, in case of cards, refund transactions. Such transactions can take 2-7 days to complete, depending on the gateway and payment method.successThe transaction is successful.voidedThe transaction got voided or authorization expired at gateway.failureTransaction failed. Refer the 'error_code' and 'error_text' fields to know the reason for failuretimeoutTransaction failed because of Gateway not accepting the connection.needs_attentionConnection with Gateway got terminated abruptly. So, status of this transaction needs to be resolved manually

txn_date

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Indicates when this transaction occurred.

txn_amount

optional, in cents, min=1
Total amount of the transaction

refund_reason_code

optional, string, max chars=100
Reason code for the refund. Must be one from a list of reason codes set in the Chargebee app in Settings > Configure Chargebee > Reason Codes > Credit Notes > Refund Credit Note. Must be passed if set as mandatory in the app. The codes are case-sensitive

linked_tax_withheld_refunds
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optional, list of linked_tax_withheld_refund
The details of refunds recorded against the invoice.linked_taxes_withheld component of the invoice associated with this credit_note.

Linked tax withheld refund attributes

id

string, max chars=40
An auto-generated unique identifier for the tax withheld. The value starts with the prefix tax_wh_. For example, tax_wh_16BdDXSlbu4uV1Ee6.

amount

optional, in cents, min=1
The amount withheld by the customer as tax from the invoice. The unit depends on the type of currency.

description

optional, string, max chars=65k
The description for this tax withheld.

date

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Date or time associated with the tax withheld.

reference_number

optional, string, max chars=100
A unique external reference number for the tax withheld. Typically, this is the reference number used by the system you are integrating the API with. Depending on your integration, this could be the reference number issued by the taxation authority to identify the customer or the specific tax transaction.

allocations
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optional, list of applied_credit
Invoice allocations made from this Credit Note.

Allocation attributes

invoice_id

string, max chars=50
Unique identifier of the invoice.

allocated_amount

in cents, min=0
Amount of this refund transaction.

allocated_at

timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Indicates when this refund occured.

invoice_date

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Closing date of the invoice. Typically this is the date on which invoice is generated

invoice_status

enumerated string
Current status of the invoice.

Possible values are

paidIndicates a paid invoice.postedIndicates the payment is not yet collected and will be in this state till the due date to indicate the due periodpayment_dueIndicates the payment is not yet collected and is being retried as per retry settings.not_paidIndicates the payment is not made and all attempts to collect is failed.voidedIndicates a voided invoice.pending

The invoice is yet to be closed (sent for payment collection). An invoice is generated with this status when it has line items that belong to items that are metered or when the subscription.create_pending_invoicesattribute is set to true.

The invoice is yet to be closed (sent for payment collection). All invoices are generated with this status when Metered Billing is enabled for the site.

shipping_address
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optional, shipping_address
Shipping address for the quote.

Shipping address attributes

first_name

optional, string, max chars=150
The first name of the contact.

last_name

optional, string, max chars=150
The last name of the contact.

email

optional, string, max chars=70
The email address.

company

optional, string, max chars=250
The company name.

phone

optional, string, max chars=50
The phone number.

line1

optional, string, max chars=150
Address line 1

line2

optional, string, max chars=150
Address line 2

line3

optional, string, max chars=150
Address line 3

city

optional, string, max chars=50
The name of the city.

state_code

optional, string, max chars=50
The ISO 3166-2 state/province code without the country prefix. Currently supported for USA, Canada and India. For instance, for Arizona (USA), set state_code as AZ (not US-AZ). For Tamil Nadu (India), set as TN (not IN-TN). For British Columbia (Canada), set as BC (not CA-BC).

state

optional, string, max chars=50
The state/province name.

country

optional, string, max chars=50
The billing address country of the customer. Must be one of ISO 3166 alpha-2 country code.

Note: If you enter an invalid country code, the system will return an error.

Brexit

If you have enabled EU VAT in 2021 or later, or have manually enable the Brexit configuration, then XI (the code for United Kingdom – Northern Ireland) is available as an option.

zip

optional, string, max chars=20
Zip or postal code. The number of characters is validated according to the rules specified here.

validation_status

optional, enumerated string, default=not_validated
The address verification status.

Possible values are

not_validatedAddress is not yet validated.validAddress was validated successfully.partially_validThe address is valid for taxability but has not been validated for shipping.invalidAddress is invalid.

index

integer, min=0
The index number of the subscription/one-time group to which the item price is added. Provide a unique number between 0 and 9 (inclusive) for each group that is to be created. To increase this limit, contact Chargebee Support

billing_address
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optional, billing_address
Billing address for the quote.

Billing address attributes

first_name

optional, string, max chars=150
The first name of the billing contact.

last_name

optional, string, max chars=150
The last name of the billing contact.

email

optional, string, max chars=70
The email address.

company

optional, string, max chars=250
The company name.

phone

optional, string, max chars=50
The phone number.

line1

optional, string, max chars=150
Address line 1

line2

optional, string, max chars=150
Address line 2

line3

optional, string, max chars=150
Address line 3

city

optional, string, max chars=50
The name of the city.

state_code

state

optional, string, max chars=50
State or Province

country

Brexit

If you have enabled EU VAT in 2021 or later, or have manually enable the Brexit configuration, then XI (the code for United Kingdom – Northern Ireland) is available as an option.

zip

optional, string, max chars=20
Zip or postal code. The number of characters is validated according to the rules specified here.

validation_status

optional, enumerated string, default=not_validated
The address verification status.

Possible values are

Creates a credit_note for the specified invoice.

Note:

If the credit_note type is refundable, then linked_taxes_withheld.amount for the invoice specified can also be included in the total.

Sample Request

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d reference_invoice_id="__demo_inv__1" \
     -d total=500 \
     -d type="refundable" \
     -d reason_code="product_unsatisfactory" \
     -d customer_notes="Products were returned because they were defective"

copy

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d reference_invoice_id="__demo_inv__1" \
     -d total=500 \
     -d type="refundable" \
     -d reason_code="product_unsatisfactory" \
     -d customer_notes="Products were returned because they were defective"

Sample Response [ JSON ]

{
    "credit_note": {
        "allocations": [],
        "amount_allocated": 0,
        "amount_available": 500,
        "amount_refunded": 0,
        "base_currency_code": "USD",
        "create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
        "currency_code": "USD",
        "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWSy4m5e",
        "date": 1517501405,
        "deleted": false,
        "exchange_rate": 1,
        "fractional_correction": 0,
        "id": "__demo_cn__1",
        "line_item_discounts": [],
        "line_item_taxes": [],
        "line_items": [
            {
                "amount": 500,
                "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWSy4m5e",
                "date_from": 1517501405,
                "date_to": 1517501405,
                "description": "Support Charge",
                "discount_amount": 0,
                "entity_type": "adhoc",
                "id": "li___test__KyVnHhSBWSyHE5r",
                "is_taxed": false,
                "item_level_discount_amount": 0,
                "object": "line_item",
                "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
                "quantity": 1,
                "tax_amount": 0,
                "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured",
                "unit_amount": 500
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "linked_refunds": [],
        "object": "credit_note",
        "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
        "reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
        "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__1",
        "resource_version": 1517501405000,
        "round_off_amount": 0,
        "status": "refund_due",
        "sub_total": 500,
        "taxes": [],
        "total": 500,
        "type": "refundable",
        "updated_at": 1517501405
    },
    "invoice": {
        "adjustment_credit_notes": [],
        "amount_adjusted": 0,
        "amount_due": 0,
        "amount_paid": 1000,
        "amount_to_collect": 0,
        "applied_credits": [],
        "base_currency_code": "USD",
        "billing_address": {
            "first_name": "Duncan",
            "last_name": "Walpole",
            "object": "billing_address",
            "validation_status": "not_validated"
        },
        "credits_applied": 0,
        "currency_code": "USD",
        "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWSy4m5e",
        "date": 1517501404,
        "deleted": false,
        "due_date": 1517501404,
        "dunning_attempts": [],
        "exchange_rate": 1,
        "first_invoice": true,
        "has_advance_charges": false,
        "id": "__demo_inv__1",
        "is_gifted": false,
        "issued_credit_notes": [
            {
                "cn_create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
                "cn_date": 1517501405,
                "cn_id": "__demo_cn__1",
                "cn_reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
                "cn_status": "refund_due",
                "cn_total": 500
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "line_items": [
            {
                "amount": 1000,
                "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWSy4m5e",
                "date_from": 1517501404,
                "date_to": 1517501404,
                "description": "Support Charge",
                "discount_amount": 0,
                "entity_type": "adhoc",
                "id": "li___test__KyVnHhSBWSy9k5l",
                "is_taxed": false,
                "item_level_discount_amount": 0,
                "object": "line_item",
                "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
                "quantity": 1,
                "tax_amount": 0,
                "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured",
                "unit_amount": 1000
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "linked_orders": [],
        "linked_payments": [
            {
                "applied_amount": 1000,
                "applied_at": 1517501404,
                "txn_amount": 1000,
                "txn_date": 1517501404,
                "txn_id": "txn___test__KyVnHhSBWSyEh5m",
                "txn_status": "success"
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "net_term_days": 0,
        "new_sales_amount": 1000,
        "object": "invoice",
        "paid_at": 1517501404,
        "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
        "recurring": false,
        "resource_version": 1517501405000,
        "round_off_amount": 0,
        "status": "paid",
        "sub_total": 1000,
        "tax": 0,
        "term_finalized": true,
        "total": 1000,
        "updated_at": 1517501405,
        "write_off_amount": 0
    }
}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes

reference_invoice_id

required, string, max chars=50
The identifier of the invoice against which this Credit Note is issued.

total

optional, in cents, default=0, min=0
Credit Note amount in cents. You can either pass the total parameter or the line_items parameter. Passing both will result in an error.

type

required, enumerated string
The credit note type.

Possible values are

adjustmentAdjustment Credit NoterefundableRefundable Credit Note

reason_code

optional, enumerated string
The reason for issuing this Credit Note. The following reason codes are supported now[Deprecated; use the create_reason_code parameter instead].

Possible values are

product_unsatisfactoryProduct Unsatisfactoryservice_unsatisfactoryService Unsatisfactoryorder_changeOrder Changeorder_cancellationOrder CancellationwaiverWaiverotherCan be set when none of the above reason codes are applicable

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create_reason_code

date

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
The date the Credit Note is issued.

customer_notes

optional, string, max chars=2000
A note to be added for this operation, to the credit note. This note is displayed on customer-facing documents such as the Credit Note PDF.

comment

optional, string, max chars=300
An internal comment to be added for this operation, to the credit note. This comment is displayed on the Chargebee UI. It is not displayed on any customer-facing Hosted Page or any document such as the Credit Note PDF.

line_items

Parameters for line_items. Multiple line_items can be passed by specifying unique indices.
pass parameters as line_items[<param name>][<idx:0..n>]

line_items[reference_line_item_id][0..n]

required, string, max chars=40
Uniquely identifies a line_item

line_items[unit_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents
Unit amount of the line item. Required for FLAT_FEE, PER_UNIT and VOLUME pricing model.

line_items[unit_amount_in_decimal][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=39
The decimal representation of the unit amount of the line_item. The value is in major units of the currency. Applicable for the line_item when the pricing_model is flat_fee, per_unit or volume. Can be provided only when multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

line_items[quantity][0..n]

optional, integer, default=1
Quantity of the line item. Required for PER_UNIT and VOLUME pricing model.

line_items[quantity_in_decimal][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=33
The decimal representation of the quantity of the line_item. Applicable for the line_item when the pricing_model is per_unit and volume. Can be provided only when multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

line_items[amount][0..n]

optional, in cents
Amount of the line item. Applicable only for STAIRSTEP, TIERED pricing_model.

line_items[date_from][0..n]

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Start date of this line item.

line_items[date_to][0..n]

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
End date of this line item.

line_items[description][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=250
Description for the line item.

credit_note

always returned
Resource object representing credit_note

invoice

always returned
Resource object representing invoice

Retrieves the Credit Note identified by the specified Credit Note number.

Sample Request

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__7 \
     -u {site_api_key}:

copy

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__7 \
     -u {site_api_key}:

Sample Response [ JSON ]

{"credit_note": {
    "allocations": [],
    "amount_allocated": 0,
    "amount_available": 500,
    "amount_refunded": 0,
    "base_currency_code": "USD",
    "create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
    "currency_code": "USD",
    "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0XH7a",
    "date": 1517501414,
    "deleted": false,
    "exchange_rate": 1,
    "fractional_correction": 0,
    "id": "__demo_cn__7",
    "line_item_discounts": [],
    "line_item_taxes": [],
    "line_items": [
        {
            "amount": 500,
            "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0XH7a",
            "date_from": 1517501414,
            "date_to": 1517501414,
            "description": "Support Charge",
            "discount_amount": 0,
            "entity_type": "adhoc",
            "id": "li___test__KyVnHhSBWT0c77n",
            "is_taxed": false,
            "item_level_discount_amount": 0,
            "object": "line_item",
            "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
            "quantity": 1,
            "tax_amount": 0,
            "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured",
            "unit_amount": 500
        },
        {..}
    ],
    "linked_refunds": [],
    "object": "credit_note",
    "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
    "reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
    "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__7",
    "resource_version": 1517501414000,
    "round_off_amount": 0,
    "status": "refund_due",
    "sub_total": 500,
    "taxes": [],
    "total": 500,
    "type": "refundable",
    "updated_at": 1517501414
}}

URL Format GET

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/{credit_note_id}

credit_note

always returned
Resource object representing credit_note

Sample admin console URL

https://{site}.chargebee.com/admin-console/credit_notes/123x

Gets the credit note as PDF. The returned URL is secure and allows download. The URL will expire in 60 minutes.

Sample Request

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__4/pdf \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:

copy

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__4/pdf \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:

Sample Response [ JSON ]

{"download": {
    "download_url": "https://cb-local-downloads.s3.amazonaws.com/yourapp/credit_note/__test__KyVnHhSBWSzKF6n.pdf?response-content-disposition=attachment%3Bfilename%3Dyourapp%2Fcredit_note%2F__test__KyVnHhSBWSzKF6n.pdf&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Date=20200924T161012Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Expires=59&X-Amz-Credential=AKIAJI4SN7ONHAOGLOGA%2F20200924%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Signature=e4aae0313d24d0b5bd73d4292711dd15f94811f0e7a28a271fc92ce3606037ff",
    "object": "download",
    "valid_till": 1600963872
}}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/{credit_note_id}/pdf

disposition_type

optional, enumerated string, default=attachment
Determines the pdf should be rendered as inline or attachment in the browser.

Possible values are

attachmentPDF is rendered as attachment in the browserinlinePDF is rendered as inline in the browser

download

always returned
Resource object representing download

Download the e-invoice for the credit note in both XML and PDF formats. The response consists of a download object for each format. The XML format follows the structure as per Peppol BIS Billing v3.0.

Note

You can only download e-invoices when their status is success or registered.
There are some cases in which the PDF is not available for download. In such cases, you can obtain it from the XML by decoding the value for cbc:EmbeddedDocumentBinaryObject, which is the Base64-encoded version of the PDF.

Sample Request

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__1/download_einvoice \
     -u {site_api_key}:

copy

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__1/download_einvoice \
     -u {site_api_key}:

Sample Response [ JSON ]

{"downloads": [
    {
        "download_url": "https://dj-temp.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/596b46e3f21011b29678bc15f5c938075755c163ae4fdb15b98f3e8e5ca6eab7cf16afc6c788b29f91e6362a7aae4867ba4153eef2838556ee541ba85af09369?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIAI5G5MTYS7SBP4ZEQ%2F20211123%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20211123T070845Z&X-Amz-Expires=604800&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=4d99603c2f7bcdd6cf450a27372ee2f95003afb64a0188b4ebe142a403e14acf",
        "mime_type": "application/xml",
        "object": "download",
        "valid_till": 1638236325
    },
    {..}
]}

URL Format GET

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/{credit_note_id}/download_einvoice

downloads

always returned
Resource object representing download

Refunds a (refundable) credit note to the payment source associated with the transaction. Any linked_tax_withheld_refunds recorded against the credit note are not refunded.

Sample Request

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__6/refund \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d customer_notes="Refunding as customer canceled the order." \
     -d refund_amount=1000

copy

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__6/refund \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d customer_notes="Refunding as customer canceled the order." \
     -d refund_amount=1000

Sample Response [ JSON ]

{
    "credit_note": {
        "allocations": [],
        "amount_allocated": 0,
        "amount_available": 0,
        "amount_refunded": 1000,
        "base_currency_code": "USD",
        "create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
        "currency_code": "USD",
        "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0N17C",
        "date": 1517501413,
        "deleted": false,
        "exchange_rate": 1,
        "fractional_correction": 0,
        "id": "__demo_cn__6",
        "line_item_discounts": [],
        "line_item_taxes": [],
        "line_items": [
            {
                "amount": 1000,
                "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0N17C",
                "date_from": 1517501413,
                "date_to": 1517501413,
                "description": "Support Charge",
                "discount_amount": 0,
                "entity_type": "adhoc",
                "id": "li___test__KyVnHhSBWT0Rm7P",
                "is_taxed": false,
                "item_level_discount_amount": 0,
                "object": "line_item",
                "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
                "quantity": 1,
                "tax_amount": 0,
                "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured",
                "unit_amount": 1000
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "linked_refunds": [
            {
                "applied_amount": 1000,
                "applied_at": 1517501413,
                "txn_amount": 1000,
                "txn_date": 1517501413,
                "txn_id": "txn___test__KyVnHhSBWT0Tk7T",
                "txn_status": "success"
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "object": "credit_note",
        "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
        "reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
        "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__6",
        "refunded_at": 1517501413,
        "resource_version": 1517501413000,
        "round_off_amount": 0,
        "status": "refunded",
        "sub_total": 1000,
        "taxes": [],
        "total": 1000,
        "type": "refundable",
        "updated_at": 1517501413
    },
    "transaction": {
        "amount": 1000,
        "base_currency_code": "USD",
        "currency_code": "USD",
        "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0N17C",
        "date": 1517501413,
        "deleted": false,
        "exchange_rate": 1,
        "gateway": "chargebee",
        "gateway_account_id": "gw___test__KyVnGlSBWSxm7Jj",
        "id": "txn___test__KyVnHhSBWT0Tk7T",
        "id_at_gateway": "cb___test__KyVnHhSBWT0Q57L",
        "linked_credit_notes": [
            {
                "applied_amount": 1000,
                "applied_at": 1517501413,
                "cn_create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
                "cn_date": 1517501413,
                "cn_id": "__demo_cn__6",
                "cn_reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
                "cn_reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__6",
                "cn_status": "refunded",
                "cn_total": 1000
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "masked_card_number": "************1111",
        "object": "transaction",
        "payment_method": "card",
        "payment_source_id": "pm___test__KyVnHhSBWT0Ni7E",
        "refunded_txn_id": "txn___test__KyVnHhSBWT0Py7K",
        "resource_version": 1517501413000,
        "status": "success",
        "type": "refund",
        "updated_at": 1517501413
    }
}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/{credit_note_id}/refund

refund_amount

optional, in cents, min=1
The amount to be refunded. If not specified, the entire refundable amount for this credit_note is refunded. Note: Any linked_tax_withheld_refunds associated with the credit_note cannot be refunded via this operation.

customer_notes

optional, string, max chars=2000
A note to be added for this operation, to the credit note. This note is displayed on customer-facing documents such as the Credit Note PDF.

refund_reason_code

credit_note

always returned
Resource object representing credit_note

transaction

always returned
Resource object representing transaction

Refunds a (refundable) credit note. The refund is provided against linked_payments first and then against any linked_taxes_withheld for the invoice associated with the credit_note. For payments made via online transactions, the refund request is processed via the payment source associated with the transaction.

Sample Request

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__5/record_refund \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d comment="Refunding as customer canceled the order." \
     -d transaction[amount]=100 \
     -d transaction[payment_method]="bank_transfer" \
     -d transaction[date]=1517501412

copy

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__5/record_refund \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d comment="Refunding as customer canceled the order." \
     -d transaction[amount]=100 \
     -d transaction[payment_method]="bank_transfer" \
     -d transaction[date]=1517501412

Sample Response [ JSON ]

{
    "credit_note": {
        "allocations": [],
        "amount_allocated": 0,
        "amount_available": 400,
        "amount_refunded": 100,
        "base_currency_code": "USD",
        "create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
        "currency_code": "USD",
        "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0B66o",
        "date": 1517501412,
        "deleted": false,
        "exchange_rate": 1,
        "fractional_correction": 0,
        "id": "__demo_cn__5",
        "line_item_discounts": [],
        "line_item_taxes": [],
        "line_items": [
            {
                "amount": 500,
                "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0B66o",
                "date_from": 1517501412,
                "date_to": 1517501412,
                "description": "Support Charge",
                "discount_amount": 0,
                "entity_type": "adhoc",
                "id": "li___test__KyVnHhSBWT0IE71",
                "is_taxed": false,
                "item_level_discount_amount": 0,
                "object": "line_item",
                "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
                "quantity": 1,
                "tax_amount": 0,
                "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured",
                "unit_amount": 500
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "linked_refunds": [
            {
                "applied_amount": 100,
                "applied_at": 1517501412,
                "txn_amount": 100,
                "txn_date": 1517501412,
                "txn_id": "txn___test__KyVnHhSBWT0Jm75",
                "txn_status": "success"
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "object": "credit_note",
        "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
        "reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
        "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__5",
        "resource_version": 1517501413000,
        "round_off_amount": 0,
        "status": "refund_due",
        "sub_total": 500,
        "taxes": [],
        "total": 500,
        "type": "refundable",
        "updated_at": 1517501413
    },
    "transaction": {
        "amount": 100,
        "base_currency_code": "USD",
        "currency_code": "USD",
        "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0B66o",
        "date": 1517501412,
        "deleted": false,
        "exchange_rate": 1,
        "gateway": "not_applicable",
        "id": "txn___test__KyVnHhSBWT0Jm75",
        "linked_credit_notes": [
            {
                "applied_amount": 100,
                "applied_at": 1517501412,
                "cn_create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
                "cn_date": 1517501412,
                "cn_id": "__demo_cn__5",
                "cn_reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
                "cn_reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__5",
                "cn_status": "refund_due",
                "cn_total": 500
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "object": "transaction",
        "payment_method": "bank_transfer",
        "resource_version": 1517501413000,
        "status": "success",
        "type": "refund",
        "updated_at": 1517501413
    }
}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/{credit_note_id}/record_refund

refund_reason_code

comment

optional, string, max chars=300
Remarks, if any, on the refund.

transaction

Parameters for transaction
pass parameters as transaction[<param name>]

transaction[amount]

optional, in cents, min=1
The amount to be refunded (for online payments) or recorded as refunded (for offline payments). If not specified, the entire refundable amount for this credit_note is refunded. Note: Any linked_tax_withheld_refunds associated with the credit_note can also be recorded as refunded via this operation.

transaction[payment_method]

required, enumerated string, default=card
The payment method of this transaction

Possible values are

cashCashcheckCheckchargebackOnly applicable for a transaction of type = refund. This value is set by Chargebee when an automated chargeback occurs. You can also set this explicitly when recording a refund.

bank_transferBank TransferotherPayment Methods other than the above typescustomCustom

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transaction[reference_number]

optional, string, max chars=100
The reference number for this transaction. For example, the check number when payment_method = check.

transaction[date]

required, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Indicates when this transaction occurred.

credit_note

always returned
Resource object representing credit_note

transaction

optional
Resource object representing transaction

Use this API to void a credit note. A voided credit is a null entity and cannot be used again. A credit note which has already been voided or refunded cannot be voided. An error message will be displayed when you render such credit notes void.

Note: When adjustment credit notes are voided, the associated invoice will reflect as NOT PAID, and the amount in the invoice will be recalculated to reflect the amount after considering the voided credit note.

Sample Request

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__8/void \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:

copy

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__8/void \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:

Sample Response [ JSON ]

{
    "credit_note": {
        "allocations": [],
        "amount_allocated": 0,
        "amount_available": 500,
        "amount_refunded": 0,
        "base_currency_code": "USD",
        "create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
        "currency_code": "USD",
        "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0fn7r",
        "date": 1517501414,
        "deleted": false,
        "exchange_rate": 1,
        "fractional_correction": 0,
        "id": "__demo_cn__8",
        "line_item_discounts": [],
        "line_item_taxes": [],
        "line_items": [
            {
                "amount": 500,
                "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0fn7r",
                "date_from": 1517501414,
                "date_to": 1517501414,
                "description": "Support Charge",
                "discount_amount": 0,
                "entity_type": "adhoc",
                "id": "li___test__KyVnHhSBWT0kV84",
                "is_taxed": false,
                "item_level_discount_amount": 0,
                "object": "line_item",
                "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
                "quantity": 1,
                "tax_amount": 0,
                "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured",
                "unit_amount": 500
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "linked_refunds": [],
        "object": "credit_note",
        "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
        "reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
        "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__8",
        "resource_version": 1517501414000,
        "round_off_amount": 0,
        "status": "voided",
        "sub_total": 500,
        "taxes": [],
        "total": 500,
        "type": "refundable",
        "updated_at": 1517501414,
        "voided_at": 1517501414
    },
    "invoice": {
        "adjustment_credit_notes": [],
        "amount_adjusted": 0,
        "amount_due": 0,
        "amount_paid": 1000,
        "amount_to_collect": 0,
        "applied_credits": [],
        "base_currency_code": "USD",
        "billing_address": {
            "first_name": "Duncan",
            "last_name": "Walpole",
            "object": "billing_address",
            "validation_status": "not_validated"
        },
        "credits_applied": 0,
        "currency_code": "USD",
        "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0fn7r",
        "date": 1517501414,
        "deleted": false,
        "due_date": 1517501414,
        "dunning_attempts": [],
        "exchange_rate": 1,
        "first_invoice": true,
        "has_advance_charges": false,
        "id": "__demo_inv__8",
        "is_gifted": false,
        "issued_credit_notes": [
            {
                "cn_create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
                "cn_date": 1517501414,
                "cn_id": "__demo_cn__8",
                "cn_reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
                "cn_status": "voided",
                "cn_total": 500
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "line_items": [
            {
                "amount": 1000,
                "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0fn7r",
                "date_from": 1517501414,
                "date_to": 1517501414,
                "description": "Support Charge",
                "discount_amount": 0,
                "entity_type": "adhoc",
                "id": "li___test__KyVnHhSBWT0iC7y",
                "is_taxed": false,
                "item_level_discount_amount": 0,
                "object": "line_item",
                "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
                "quantity": 1,
                "tax_amount": 0,
                "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured",
                "unit_amount": 1000
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "linked_orders": [],
        "linked_payments": [
            {
                "applied_amount": 1000,
                "applied_at": 1517501414,
                "txn_amount": 1000,
                "txn_date": 1517501414,
                "txn_id": "txn___test__KyVnHhSBWT0ir7z",
                "txn_status": "success"
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "net_term_days": 0,
        "new_sales_amount": 1000,
        "object": "invoice",
        "paid_at": 1517501414,
        "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
        "recurring": false,
        "resource_version": 1517501414000,
        "round_off_amount": 0,
        "status": "paid",
        "sub_total": 1000,
        "tax": 0,
        "term_finalized": true,
        "total": 1000,
        "updated_at": 1517501414,
        "write_off_amount": 0
    }
}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/{credit_note_id}/void

comment

optional, string, max chars=300
Reason for voiding credit note. This comment will be added to the credit note.

credit_note

always returned
Resource object representing credit_note

Lists all the Credit Notes.

Sample Request

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes \
     -G  \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     --data-urlencode limit=3 \
     --data-urlencode type[is]="refundable" \
     --data-urlencode sort_by[asc]="date"

copy

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes \
     -G  \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     --data-urlencode limit=3 \
     --data-urlencode type[is]="refundable" \
     --data-urlencode sort_by[asc]="date"

Sample Response [ JSON ]

{"list": [
    {"credit_note": {
        "allocations": [],
        "amount_allocated": 0,
        "amount_available": 500,
        "amount_refunded": 0,
        "base_currency_code": "USD",
        "create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
        "currency_code": "USD",
        "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWSy4m5e",
        "date": 1517501405,
        "deleted": false,
        "exchange_rate": 1,
        "fractional_correction": 0,
        "id": "__demo_cn__1",
        "line_item_discounts": [],
        "line_item_taxes": [],
        "line_items": [
            {
                "amount": 500,
                "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWSy4m5e",
                "date_from": 1517501405,
                "date_to": 1517501405,
                "description": "Support Charge",
                "discount_amount": 0,
                "entity_type": "adhoc",
                "id": "li___test__KyVnHhSBWSyHE5r",
                "is_taxed": false,
                "item_level_discount_amount": 0,
                "object": "line_item",
                "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
                "quantity": 1,
                "tax_amount": 0,
                "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured",
                "unit_amount": 500
            },
            {..}
        ],
        "linked_refunds": [],
        "object": "credit_note",
        "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
        "reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
        "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__1",
        "resource_version": 1517501405000,
        "round_off_amount": 0,
        "status": "refund_due",
        "sub_total": 500,
        "taxes": [],
        "total": 500,
        "type": "refundable",
        "updated_at": 1517501405
    }},
    {..}
]}

URL Format GET

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes

limit

optional, integer, default=10, min=1, max=100
The number of resources to be returned.

offset

optional, string, max chars=1000
Determines your position in the list for pagination. To ensure that the next page is retrieved correctly, always set offset to the value of next_offset obtained in the previous iteration of the API call.

include_deleted

optional, boolean, default=false
If set to true, includes the deleted resources in the response. For the deleted resources in the response, the 'deleted' attribute will be 'true'.

sort_by[<sort-order>]

optional, string filter
Sorts based on the specified attribute.
Supported attributes : date
Supported sort-orders : asc, desc

Example → sort_by[asc] = "date"
This will sort the result based on the 'date' attribute in ascending(earliest first) order.

Filter Params

For operator usages, see the Pagination and Filtering section.

id[<operator>]

optional, string filter
Credit-note id.
Supported operators : is, is_not, starts_with, in, not_in

Example → id[is] = "CN_123"

customer_id[<operator>]

optional, string filter
The identifier of the customer this Credit Note belongs to.
Supported operators : is, is_not, starts_with, in, not_in

Example → customer_id[is] = "4gmiXbsjdm"

subscription_id[<operator>]

optional, string filter
To filter based on subscription_id.
NOTE: Not to be used if consolidated invoicing feature is enabled.
Supported operators : is, is_not, starts_with, is_present, in, not_in

Example → subscription_id[is] = "4gmiXbsjdm"

reference_invoice_id[<operator>]

optional, string filter
The identifier of the invoice against which this Credit Note is issued.
Supported operators : is, is_not, starts_with, in, not_in

Example → reference_invoice_id[is] = "INVOICE_876"

type[<operator>]

optional, enumerated string filter
The credit note type. Possible values are : adjustment, refundable.
Supported operators : is, is_not, in, not_in

Example → type[is] = "adjustment"

reason_code[<operator>]

optional, enumerated string filter
The reason for issuing this Credit Note. The following reason codes are supported now[Deprecated; use the create_reason_code parameter instead]. Possible values are : write_off, subscription_change, subscription_cancellation, subscription_pause, chargeback, product_unsatisfactory, service_unsatisfactory, order_change, order_cancellation, waiver, other, fraudulent.
Supported operators : is, is_not, in, not_in

Example → reason_code[is] = "waiver"

create_reason_code[<operator>]

optional, string filter
Reason code for creating the credit note. Must be one from a list of reason codes set in the Chargebee app in Settings > Configure Chargebee > Reason Codes > Credit Notes > Create Credit Note. Must be passed if set as mandatory in the app. The codes are case-sensitive.
Supported operators : is, is_not, starts_with, in, not_in

Example → create_reason_code[is] = "Other"

status[<operator>]

optional, enumerated string filter
The credit note status. Possible values are : adjusted, refunded, refund_due, voided.
Supported operators : is, is_not, in, not_in

Example → status[is_not] = "adjusted"

date[<operator>]

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds filter
The date the Credit Note is issued.
Supported operators : after, before, on, between

Example → date[after] = "1435054328"

total[<operator>]

optional, in cents filter
Credit Note amount in cents.
Supported operators : is, is_not, lt, lte, gt, gte, between

Example → total[is_not] = "1200"

price_type[<operator>]

optional, enumerated string filter
The price type of the Credit Note. Possible values are : tax_exclusive, tax_inclusive.
Supported operators : is, is_not, in, not_in

Example → price_type[is] = "tax_exclusive"

amount_allocated[<operator>]

optional, in cents filter
The amount allocated to the invoices.
Supported operators : is, is_not, lt, lte, gt, gte, between

Example → amount_allocated[gt] = "1200"

amount_refunded[<operator>]

optional, in cents filter
The refunds issued from this Credit Note.
Supported operators : is, is_not, lt, lte, gt, gte, between

Example → amount_refunded[is] = "130"

amount_available[<operator>]

optional, in cents filter
The yet to be used credits of this Credit Note.
Supported operators : is, is_not, lt, lte, gt, gte, between

Example → amount_available[lt] = "1400"

voided_at[<operator>]

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds filter
Timestamp indicating the date and time this Credit Note gets voided.
Supported operators : after, before, on, between

Example → voided_at[after] = "1435054328"

updated_at[<operator>]

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds filter
To filter based on updated at. This attribute will be present only if the resource has been updated after 2016-09-28.
Supported operators : after, before, on, between

Example → updated_at[after] = "1243545465"

channel[<operator>]

optional, enumerated string filter
The subscription channel this object originated from and is maintained in. Possible values are : web, app_store, play_store.
Supported operators : is, is_not, in, not_in

Example → channel[is] = "APP STORE"

einvoice

Parameters for einvoice
pass parameters as einvoice[<param name>][<operator>]

einvoice[status][operator]

optional, enumerated string filter
The status of processing the e-invoice. To obtain detailed information about the current status, see message. Possible values are : scheduled, skipped, in_progress, success, failed, registered.
Supported operators : is, is_not, in, not_in

Example → einvoice[status][is] = "failed"

credit_note

always returned
Resource object representing credit_note

next_offset

optional, string, max chars=1000
This attribute is returned only if more resources are present. To fetch the next set of resources use this value for the input parameter “offset”.

This API deletes a credit note. A credit note once deleted, is deleted permanently. You cannot delete a credit which has already been deleted or refunded. If you try to delete a refunded or deleted credit note, an error message will be displayed.

Sample Request

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__2/delete \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:

copy

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__2/delete \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:

Sample Response [ JSON ]

{"credit_note": {
    "allocations": [],
    "amount_allocated": 0,
    "amount_available": 500,
    "amount_refunded": 0,
    "base_currency_code": "USD",
    "create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory",
    "currency_code": "USD",
    "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWSyLN5v",
    "date": 1517501405,
    "deleted": false,
    "exchange_rate": 1,
    "fractional_correction": 0,
    "id": "__demo_cn__2",
    "line_item_discounts": [],
    "line_item_taxes": [],
    "line_items": [
        {
            "amount": 500,
            "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWSyLN5v",
            "date_from": 1517501405,
            "date_to": 1517501405,
            "description": "Service Charge",
            "discount_amount": 0,
            "entity_type": "adhoc",
            "id": "li___test__KyVnHhSBWSyQ668",
            "is_taxed": false,
            "item_level_discount_amount": 0,
            "object": "line_item",
            "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
            "quantity": 1,
            "tax_amount": 0,
            "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured",
            "unit_amount": 500
        },
        {..}
    ],
    "linked_refunds": [],
    "object": "credit_note",
    "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
    "reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory",
    "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__2",
    "resource_version": 1517501405000,
    "round_off_amount": 0,
    "status": "refund_due",
    "sub_total": 500,
    "taxes": [],
    "total": 500,
    "type": "refundable",
    "updated_at": 1517501405
}}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/{credit_note_id}/delete

comment

optional, string, max chars=300
Reason for deleting this credit note. This comment will be added to the associated invoice entity.

credit_note

always returned
Resource object representing credit_note

Removes a linked_tax_withheld_refunds record from the credit_note.

Sample Request

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__1/remove_tax_withheld_refund \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d tax_withheld[id]="tax_wh___test__8astRSmw2zLr24"

copy

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__1/remove_tax_withheld_refund \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d tax_withheld[id]="tax_wh___test__8astRSmw2zLr24"

Sample Response [ JSON ]

{"credit_note": {
    "allocations": [],
    "amount_allocated": 0,
    "amount_available": 200,
    "amount_refunded": 800,
    "base_currency_code": "USD",
    "channel": "web",
    "create_reason_code": "Other",
    "currency_code": "USD",
    "customer_id": "__test__8astRSmw2z1q1j",
    "date": 1517475512,
    "deleted": false,
    "exchange_rate": 1,
    "fractional_correction": 0,
    "generated_at": 1517475512,
    "id": "__demo_cn__1",
    "line_item_discounts": [],
    "line_item_taxes": [],
    "line_items": [
        {
            "amount": 1000,
            "customer_id": "__test__8astRSmw2z1q1j",
            "date_from": 1517475512,
            "date_to": 1517475512,
            "description": "Support Charge",
            "discount_amount": 0,
            "entity_type": "adhoc",
            "id": "li___test__8astRSmw2zMR26",
            "is_taxed": false,
            "item_level_discount_amount": 0,
            "object": "line_item",
            "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
            "quantity": 1,
            "tax_amount": 0,
            "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured",
            "unit_amount": 1000
        },
        {..}
    ],
    "linked_refunds": [
        {
            "applied_amount": 800,
            "applied_at": 1517475512,
            "txn_amount": 800,
            "txn_date": 1517475512,
            "txn_id": "txn___test__8astRSmw2zLp23",
            "txn_status": "success"
        },
        {..}
    ],
    "object": "credit_note",
    "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
    "reason_code": "other",
    "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__1",
    "resource_version": 1517475512664,
    "round_off_amount": 0,
    "status": "refund_due",
    "sub_total": 1000,
    "taxes": [],
    "total": 1000,
    "type": "refundable",
    "updated_at": 1517475512
}}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/{credit_note_id}/remove_tax_withheld_refund

tax_withheld

Parameters for tax_withheld
pass parameters as tax_withheld[<param name>]

tax_withheld[id]

required, string, max chars=40
An auto-generated unique identifier for the tax withheld. The value starts with the prefix tax_wh_. For example, tax_wh_16BdDXSlbu4uV1Ee6.

credit_note

always returned
Resource object representing credit_note

Resend failed einvoice in credit notes.

Sample Request

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__1/resend_einvoice \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:

copy

curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__1/resend_einvoice \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:

Sample Response [ JSON ]

{"credit_note": {
    "id": "__demo_cn__1",
    "customer_id": "customer",
    "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__1",
    "type": "refundable",
    "reason_code": "other",
    "status": "refund_due",
    "date": 1624442701,
    "price_type": "tax_exclusive",
    "exchange_rate": 1.0,
    "total": 1000,
    "amount_allocated": 0,
    "amount_refunded": 0,
    "amount_available": 1000,
    "generated_at": 1624442701,
    "updated_at": 1624442701,
    "channel": "web",
    "resource_version": 1624442701287,
    "deleted": false,
    "object": "credit_note",
    "create_reason_code": "Other",
    "currency_code": "USD",
    "round_off_amount": 0,
    "fractional_correction": 0,
    "is_digital": true,
    "base_currency_code": "USD",
    "sub_total": 840,
    "einvoice": {
        "id": "HmaT0avT2mtbTL3mR",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "message": "E-invoice sending is scheduled and not yet processed.",
        "object": "einvoice"
    },
    "line_items": [
        {
            "id": "li_B1hE1ST2y3hHT3sV",
            "date_from": 1624442701,
            "date_to": 1624442701,
            "unit_amount": 840,
            "quantity": 1,
            "amount": 840,
            "pricing_model": "flat_fee",
            "is_taxed": true,
            "tax_amount": 160,
            "tax_rate": 19.0,
            "object": "line_item",
            "customer_id": "customer",
            "description": "none",
            "entity_type": "adhoc",
            "metered": false,
            "discount_amount": 0,
            "item_level_discount_amount": 0
        },
        {..}
    ],
    "taxes": [
        {
            "object": "tax",
            "name": "VAT",
            "description": "VAT @ 19%",
            "amount": 160
        },
        {..}
    ],
    "line_item_taxes": [
        {
            "tax_name": "VAT",
            "tax_rate": 19.0,
            "tax_juris_type": "country",
            "tax_juris_name": "Germany",
            "tax_juris_code": "DE",
            "object": "line_item_tax",
            "line_item_id": "li_B1hE1ST2y3hHT3sV",
            "tax_amount": 160,
            "is_partial_tax_applied": false,
            "taxable_amount": 840,
            "is_non_compliance_tax": false
        },
        {..}
    ],
    "line_item_discounts": [],
    "linked_refunds": [],
    "allocations": []
}}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/{credit_note_id}/resend_einvoice

credit_note

always returned
Resource object representing credit_note

This endpoint is used to send an e-invoice for invoice.

To support cases like TDS and invoice edits, we need to stop auto e-invoice sending and be able to send e-invoices manually.

This endpoint schedules e-invoices manually. This operation is not allowed when any of the following condition matches:

If e-invoicing is not enabled at the site and customer level.
If there is an e-invoice generated already for the invoice.
If the “Use automatic e-invoicing “ option is selected.
If there are no generated e-invoices with the failed or skipped status.
If the invoice status is voided or pending.
Sample Request
curl https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__1/send_einvoice \ -X POST \ -u {site_api_key}:

copy
```
curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/__demo_cn__1/send_einvoice \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:
```
Sample Response [ JSON ]

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{"credit_note": { "allocations": [], "amount_allocated": 0, "amount_available": 500, "amount_refunded": 0, "base_currency_code": "USD", "billing_address": { "first_name": "Duncan", "last_name": "Walpole", "object": "billing_address", "validation_status": "not_validated" }, "channel": "web", "create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory", "currency_code": "USD", "customer_id": "__test__8astSTVO2Rag1", "customer_notes": "Products were returned because they were defective", "date": 1517504571, "deleted": false, "exchange_rate": 1, "fractional_correction": 0, "generated_at": 1517504571, "id": "__demo_cn__1", "line_item_discounts": [], "line_item_taxes": [], "einvoice": { "id": "HmaT0avT2mtbTL3mR", "status": "scheduled", "message": "E-invoice sending is scheduled and not yet processed.", "object": "einvoice" }, "line_items": [ { "amount": 500, "customer_id": "__test__8astSTVO2Rag1", "date_from": 1517504571, "date_to": 1517504571, "description": "Support Charge", "discount_amount": 0, "entity_type": "adhoc", "id": "li___test__8astSTVO2TPdG", "is_taxed": false, "item_level_discount_amount": 0, "object": "line_item", "pricing_model": "flat_fee", "quantity": 1, "reference_line_item_id": "li___test__8astSTVO2SsQ9", "tax_amount": 0, "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured", "unit_amount": 500 }, {..} ], "linked_refunds": [], "object": "credit_note", "price_type": "tax_exclusive", "reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory", "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__1", "resource_version": 1517504571791, "round_off_amount": 0, "status": "refund_due", "sub_total": 500, "taxes": [], "total": 500, "type": "refundable", "updated_at": 1517504571 }}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/{credit_note_id}/send_einvoice

Returns

credit_note

always returned
Resource object representing credit_note

Import credit note¶

Use this api to import credit notes into your Chargebee site. Billing address, Shipping Address, Vat number will be copied from the reference invoice.
This API is not enabled for live sites by default. Please contact support to get this enabled.
Sample Request
curl https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/import_credit_note \ -u {site_api_key}:\ -d id="old_cn_001" \ -d customer_id="__test__XpbBxQiS4HD1nWYL" \ -d subscription_id="__test__XpbBxQiS4HD1nWYL" \ -d date=1517429430 \ -d total=4900 \ -d status="refund_due" \ -d line_items[date_from][1]=1517429430 \ -d line_items[date_to][1]=1519848630 \ -d line_items[description][1]="Support Charge" \ -d line_items[unit_amount][1]=4900 \ -d line_items[quantity][1]=1 \ -d line_items[entity_type][1]="plan" \ -d line_items[entity_id][1]="plan1"

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```
curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/import_credit_note \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d id="old_cn_001" \
     -d customer_id="__test__XpbBxQiS4HD1nWYL" \
     -d subscription_id="__test__XpbBxQiS4HD1nWYL" \
     -d date=1517429430 \
     -d total=4900 \
     -d status="refund_due" \
     -d line_items[date_from][1]=1517429430 \
     -d line_items[date_to][1]=1519848630 \
     -d line_items[description][1]="Support Charge" \
     -d line_items[unit_amount][1]=4900 \
     -d line_items[quantity][1]=1 \
     -d line_items[entity_type][1]="plan" \
     -d line_items[entity_id][1]="plan1"
```
Sample Response [ JSON ]

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{"credit_note": { "allocations": [], "amount_allocated": 0, "amount_available": 500, "amount_refunded": 0, "base_currency_code": "USD", "create_reason_code": "Product Unsatisfactory", "currency_code": "USD", "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0XH7a", "date": 1517501414, "deleted": false, "exchange_rate": 1, "fractional_correction": 0, "id": "__demo_cn__7", "line_item_discounts": [], "line_item_taxes": [], "line_items": [ { "amount": 500, "customer_id": "__test__KyVnHhSBWT0XH7a", "date_from": 1517501414, "date_to": 1517501414, "description": "Support Charge", "discount_amount": 0, "entity_type": "adhoc", "id": "li___test__KyVnHhSBWT0c77n", "is_taxed": false, "item_level_discount_amount": 0, "object": "line_item", "pricing_model": "flat_fee", "quantity": 1, "tax_amount": 0, "tax_exempt_reason": "tax_not_configured", "unit_amount": 500 }, {..} ], "linked_refunds": [], "object": "credit_note", "price_type": "tax_exclusive", "reason_code": "product_unsatisfactory", "reference_invoice_id": "__demo_inv__7", "resource_version": 1517501414000, "round_off_amount": 0, "status": "refund_due", "sub_total": 500, "taxes": [], "total": 500, "type": "refundable", "updated_at": 1517501414 }}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/credit_notes/import_credit_note

Input Parameters

id

required, string, max chars=50
Credit Note Number.

customer_id

optional, string, max chars=50
This identifies the customer for whom the credit note needs to be created.

subscription_id

optional, string, max chars=50
The identifier of the subscription for which this credit note needs to be created.

reference_invoice_id

required, string, max chars=50
The identifier of the invoice against which this Credit Note is issued.

type

required, enumerated string
The credit note type.
Possible values are
adjustmentAdjustment Credit NoterefundableRefundable Credit Note

currency_code

required if Multicurrency is enabled, string, max chars=3
The currency code (ISO 4217 format) for the credit note.

create_reason_code

required, string, max chars=100
Reason code for creating the credit note. Must be one from a list of reason codes set in the Chargebee app in Settings > Configure Chargebee > Reason Codes > Credit Notes > Create Credit Note. Must be passed if set as mandatory in the app. The codes are case-sensitive.

date

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
The date the Credit Note is issued.

status

optional, enumerated string
The credit note status.
Possible values are
adjustedWhen the Credit Note has been adjusted against an invoice.refundedWhen the entire credits (Credit Note amount) have been used (i.e either allocated to invoices or refunded).refund_dueWhen the credits are yet to be used, or have been partially used.voidedWhen the Credit Note has been cancelled.

total

optional, in cents, default=0, min=0
Credit Note amount in cents.

refunded_at

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
The time this Credit Note gets fully used. Please note that this field is not present when partial refunds are issued.

voided_at

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Timestamp indicating the date and time this Credit Note gets voided.

sub_total

optional, in cents, min=0
The Credit Note sub-total.

round_off_amount

optional, in cents, min=0
Indicates the rounded-off amount. For example, if your invoice amount is $99.99, and the amount is rounded off to $100.00, in this case, $100.00 is your invoice amount, $0.01 is the round_off_amount. If there is no round-off amount, it will display 0.

fractional_correction

optional, in cents, min=0
Indicates the fractional correction amount.

vat_number_prefix

optional, string, max chars=10
An overridden value for the first two characters of the full VAT number. Only applicable specifically for customers with billing_address country as XI (which is United Kingdom - Northern Ireland).

When you have enabled EU VAT in 2021 or have manually enabled the Brexit configuration, you have the option of setting billing_address country as XI. That’s the code for United Kingdom - Northern Ireland. The first two characters of the VAT number in such a case is XI by default. However, if the VAT number was registered in UK, the value should be GB. Set vat_number_prefix to GB for such cases.

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line_items

Parameters for line_items. Multiple line_items can be passed by specifying unique indices.
pass parameters as line_items[<param name>][<idx:0..n>]

line_items[reference_line_item_id][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=40
Uniquely identifies a line_item of invoice for which this reversal represents.

line_items[id][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=40
Uniquely identifies a line_item

line_items[date_from][0..n]

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Start date of this line item.

line_items[date_to][0..n]

optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
End date of this line item.

line_items[subscription_id][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
A unique identifier for the subscription this line item belongs to.

line_items[description][0..n]

required, string, max chars=250
Description for this line item

line_items[unit_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents
Unit amount of the line item.

line_items[quantity][0..n]

optional, integer, default=1
Quantity of the recurring item which is represented by this line item. For metered line items, this value is updated from usages once when the invoice is generated as pending and finally when the invoice is closed.
Quantity of the recurring item which is represented by this line item.

line_items[amount][0..n]

optional, in cents
Total amount of this lineitem. Not required if the line_items[unit_amount] param is passed

line_items[unit_amount_in_decimal][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=39
The decimal representation of the unit amount of the line_item. The value is in major units of the currency. Returned when the line_item is quantity-based and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

line_items[quantity_in_decimal][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=33
The decimal representation of the quantity of this line_item. Returned when the line_item is quantity-based and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

line_items[amount_in_decimal][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=39
The decimal representation of the amount for the line_item, in major units of the currency. Typically equals to unit_amount_in_decimal x quantity_in_decimal. Returned when multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

line_items[entity_type][0..n]

optional, enumerated string, default=adhoc
Specifies the modelled entity this line item is based on.
Possible values are
adhocIndicates that this lineitem is not modelled. i.e created adhoc. So the 'entity_id' attribute will be null in this caseplan_item_priceIndicates that this line item is based on plan Item Priceaddon_item_priceIndicates that this line item is based on addon Item Pricecharge_item_priceIndicates that this line item is based on charge Item Price

line_items[entity_id][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=100
The identifier of the modelled entity this line item is based on. Will be null for 'adhoc' entity type

line_items[item_level_discount1_entity_id][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
First item level discount entity id

line_items[item_level_discount1_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
First item level discount amount

line_items[item_level_discount2_entity_id][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
Second item level discount entity id

line_items[item_level_discount2_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
Second item level discount amount

line_items[tax1_name][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
First tax name

line_items[tax1_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
First tax amount

line_items[tax2_name][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
Second tax name

line_items[tax2_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
Second tax amount

line_items[tax3_name][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
Third tax name

line_items[tax3_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
Third tax amount

line_items[tax4_name][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
Fourth tax name

line_items[tax4_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
Fourth tax amount

line_items[tax5_name][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
Fifth tax name

line_items[tax5_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
Fifth tax amount

line_items[tax6_name][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
Sixth tax name

line_items[tax6_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
Sixth tax amount

line_items[tax7_name][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
Seventh tax name

line_items[tax7_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
Seventh tax amount

line_items[tax8_name][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
Eighth tax name

line_items[tax8_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
Eighth tax amount

line_items[tax9_name][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
Ninth tax name

line_items[tax9_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
Ninth tax amount

line_items[tax10_name][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
Tenth tax name

line_items[tax10_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
Tenth tax amount

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line_item_tiers

Parameters for line_item_tiers. Multiple line_item_tiers can be passed by specifying unique indices.
pass parameters as line_item_tiers[<param name>][<idx:0..n>]

line_item_tiers[line_item_id][0..n]

required, string, max chars=40
Uniquely identifies a line_item

line_item_tiers[starting_unit][0..n]

optional, integer, min=0
The lower limit of a range of units for the tier

line_item_tiers[ending_unit][0..n]

optional, integer
The upper limit of a range of units for the tier

line_item_tiers[quantity_used][0..n]

optional, integer, min=0
The number of units purchased in a range.

line_item_tiers[unit_amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
The price of the tier if the charge model is a stairtstep pricing , or the price of each unit in the tier if the charge model is tiered/volume pricing.

line_item_tiers[starting_unit_in_decimal][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=33
The decimal representation of the the lowest value of quantity in this tier. This is zero for the lowest tier. For all other tiers, it is the same as ending_unit_in_decimal of the next lower tier. Returned only when the line_items.pricing_model is tiered, volume or stairstep and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

line_item_tiers[ending_unit_in_decimal][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=33
The decimal representation of the highest value of quantity in this tier. This attribute is not applicable for the highest tier. For all other tiers, it must be equal to the starting_unit_in_decimal of the next higher tier. Returned only when the line_items.pricing_model is tiered, volume or stairstep and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

line_item_tiers[quantity_used_in_decimal][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=33
The decimal representation of the quantity purchased from this tier. Returned when the line_item is quantity-based and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

line_item_tiers[unit_amount_in_decimal][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=40
The decimal representation of the per-unit price for the tier when the pricing_model is tiered or volume. When the pricing_model is stairstep, it is the decimal representation of the total price for line_item. The value is in major units of the currency. Returned when the line_item is quantity-based and multi-decimal pricing is enabled.

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discounts

Parameters for discounts. Multiple discounts can be passed by specifying unique indices.
pass parameters as discounts[<param name>][<idx:0..n>]

discounts[line_item_id][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=40
The unique id of the line item that this deduction is for. Is required when discounts[entity_type] is item_level_coupon or document_level_coupon.

discounts[entity_type][0..n]

required, enumerated string
The type of deduction and the amount to which it is applied.
Possible values are
item_level_couponThe deduction is due to a coupon applied to line item. The coupon id is passed as entity_id.document_level_couponThe deduction is due to a coupon applied to the invoice sub_total. The coupon id is passed as entity_id.promotional_creditsThe deduction is due to a promotional credit applied to the invoice. item_level_discountThe deduction is due to a discount applied to a line item of the invoice. The discount id is available as the entity_id. document_level_discountThe deduction is due to a discount applied to the invoice sub_total. The discount id is available as the entity_id.

discounts[entity_id][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=100
When the deduction is due to a coupon, then this is the id of the coupon. Is required when discounts[entity_type] is item_level_coupon or document_level_coupon.

discounts[description][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=250
Description for this deduction.

discounts[amount][0..n]

required, in cents, min=0
The amount deducted. The format of this value depends on the kind of currency.

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taxes

Parameters for taxes. Multiple taxes can be passed by specifying unique indices.
pass parameters as taxes[<param name>][<idx:0..n>]

taxes[name][0..n]

required, string, max chars=100
The name of the tax applied

taxes[rate][0..n]

required, double, default=0.0, min=0.0, max=100.0
The rate of tax used to calculate tax amount

taxes[amount][0..n]

optional, in cents, min=0
Total tax amount charged for this invoice

taxes[description][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=50
Description of tax

taxes[juris_type][0..n]

optional, enumerated string, default=other
The type of tax jurisdiction
Possible values are
countryThe tax jurisdiction is a countryfederalThe tax jurisdiction is a federalstateThe tax jurisdiction is a statecountyThe tax jurisdiction is a countycityThe tax jurisdiction is a cityspecialSpecial tax jurisdiction.unincorporatedCombined tax of state and county.otherJurisdictions other than the ones listed above.

taxes[juris_name][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=250
The name of the tax jurisdiction

taxes[juris_code][0..n]

optional, string, max chars=250
The tax jurisdiction code

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allocations

Parameters for allocations. Multiple allocations can be passed by specifying unique indices.
pass parameters as allocations[<param name>][<idx:0..n>]

allocations[invoice_id][0..n]

required, string, max chars=50
The unique invoice ID for the allocation

allocations[allocated_amount][0..n]

required, in cents, min=1
The allocated amount for the credit note

allocations[allocated_at][0..n]

required, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
Time when the allocation was occurred

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linked_refunds

Parameters for linked_refunds. Multiple linked_refunds can be passed by specifying unique indices.
pass parameters as linked_refunds[<param name>][<idx:0..n>]

linked_refunds[amount][0..n]

required, in cents, min=1
Amount of this refund transaction.

linked_refunds[payment_method][0..n]

required, enumerated string
Mode of refund.
Possible values are
cashCashcheckCheck
bank_transferBank TransferotherPayment Methods other than the above typescustomCustom
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linked_refunds[date][0..n]

required, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
The date of refund.

linked_refunds[reference_number][0..n]

optional, string, min chars=1, max chars=100
Reference number for this refund.

Returns

credit_note

always returned
Resource object representing credit_note

Sample credit note [ JSON ]

API Index URL GET

Credit note attributes

Create credit note¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format POST

Input Parameters

Returns

Retrieve a credit note¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format GET

Returns

Sample admin console URL

Retrieve credit note as PDF¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format POST

Input Parameters

Returns

Download e-invoice for credit note¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format GET

Returns

Refund a credit note¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format POST

Input Parameters

Returns

Record refund for a credit note¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format POST

Input Parameters

Returns

Void a credit note¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format POST

Input Parameters

Returns

List credit notes¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format GET

Input Parameters

Filter Params

For operator usages, see the Pagination and Filtering section.

Returns

Delete a credit Note¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format POST

Input Parameters

Returns

Remove tax withheld refunds from a credit note¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format POST

Input Parameters

Returns

Resend failed einvoice in credit notes¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format POST

Returns

Send an einvoice for credit notes¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format POST

Returns

Import credit note¶

Sample Response [ JSON ]

URL Format POST

Input Parameters

Returns