how do i add different payment terms under customers

I'll share some information regarding how to add different payment terms under customers, evinna.

Before we start, please know that currently, QBO doesn't offer the ability to create custom payment terms for advanced payments, therefore, you can only select from the available preset options.

Here's a guide on how to establish a new term for your invoice:

1. Go to the Gear icon and select Account and Settings under Your Company.
2. Open the Sales section.
3. In the Sales form content section, click the pencil icon to make edits.
4. Choose + New from the Preferred Invoice Terms drop-down menu.
5. Type in the name, select the suitable option for your needs, and enter the number of days.
6. Once done, hit Save.

Pease refer to this article for detailed information to learn more about common payment terms that you can use when generating invoices for advance payments: Standard payment terms.

However, if you want to specify that payment should be made in advance, you can manually note that in your invoices Note to customer box or use specific invoice wording in the body of the mail to indicate that payment is required upfront.

Additionally, since you mentioned Advanced payment, you might want to read the article on how to record deposits or retainers to help you in the future: Record a retainer or deposit.

Please know that you can reply to this thread below if you need further questions regarding advance payments in QBO. We're always here to help.