# Customer Credits

There are a number of basic facts you need to remember:

1. They always impact the customer’s account balance positively. If the customer was on zero, you now owe them money. If they owed you money previously, now they owe you less.
2. They do NOT impact stock - you need to also enter a 'Return' if you want to bring stock back.
3. They are required before a refund can be entered.
4. They can be applied in lieu of payment to Orders that are pending payment.


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