How to Add a Discount to an Invoice in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Discount to an Invoice in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Select 'Invoices' from the list of options.
After that, find and open the specific invoice you want to edit.
Tap the field under Disc, then enter your desired discount percentage or amount.
Once done, review your input and click 'Save & Close' or 'Approve & Email'.
After completing these steps, the specified discount will be added to the selected Xero invoice.
Quick answer: To add a discount to an invoice in Xero, navigate to Business and select Invoices from the top menu. Open the target invoice, enter the discount percentage or amount into the Disc field, and save or approve and email the document.
About this Xero tutorial
Apply a discount to any invoice in Xero by navigating to Invoices, entering the percentage or amount in the Disc field, and saving the changes. This guide shows how to add a Discount to an Invoice in Xero in 6 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the specified discount will be added to the selected Xero...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Xero interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Discount to an Invoice in Xero?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Xero data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Xero. Related guides: How to Add a Manual Journal Entry in Xero, How to Add a Manual Journal in Xero and How to Add a Petty Cash Account in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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