What is the difference between a customer and supplier?¶

When you add a contact, you choose a Contact Type:

• Customer — someone you invoice. They owe you money.
• Supplier — someone you pay. You owe them money.
• Both — a contact who is both a customer and a supplier.

The type controls where the contact appears. Customers show up when you create an invoice or quote; suppliers show up when you record an expense or payment.

You can change a contact's type at any time by editing it, and you can filter the Contacts list by All, Customers or Suppliers using the dropdown above the list.

Related guides¶

• How do I add a contact?
• How do I search for a contact?