Partial payment refers to a payment that is less than the full amount owed for a product or service. It can occur in many different situations, including service orders, real estate deals, and business takeovers and mergers. Partial payments can be beneficial for both customers and businesses. For customers, it allows them to be in control of some of the money to motivate a service provider to complete work as expected. For businesses, it allows for security against unforeseen circumstances that may affect the customer’s end of the transaction. Partial payments can be made in installments, and invoicing software can help businesses keep track of them.