What is another name for a digital receipt?

Digital receipts are known by several names. The term you encounter depends on the industry and context — but they all refer to the same thing: an electronic record of a transaction.

Common terms by context

Retail: e-receipt or email receipt

"E-receipt" (short for electronic receipt) is the standard retail term. When a shop offers to email you a receipt instead of printing one, they will typically call it an "email receipt" or "e-receipt." Some Australian retailers — including Woolworths Everyday Rewards and Myer — have branded their systems specifically as "e-receipts."

E-commerce: order confirmation

Online retailers typically use "order confirmation" for the email you receive immediately after purchase, and "invoice" for a formal document included in some orders. Both function as receipts for tax and consumer rights purposes.

Business-to-business: e-invoice

In B2B, "e-invoice" or "electronic invoice" is the standard term. The Australian government actively promotes e-invoicing between businesses as part of its digital tax administration agenda.

Tax and accounting: electronic record or tax invoice

The ATO's formal term is "electronic record." A receipt from a GST-registered business that includes the required GST information is technically a "tax invoice" — the term applies whether it is paper or digital.

Legal: proof of purchase

"Proof of purchase" or "documentary evidence" are the terms used in consumer rights contexts. Any clear record of a transaction — digital or paper — can qualify, including bank statements and order confirmations.

Does the name matter?

Not for practical purposes. Whatever it is called, a digital record of a transaction that shows the merchant, date, amount, and relevant tax information has the same legal standing as a paper receipt in Australia.