{"id":3732,"date":"2022-06-30T09:04:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T09:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/?p=3732"},"modified":"2023-03-06T12:29:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T12:29:07","slug":"what-is-a-billing-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/what-is-a-billing-cycle","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Billing Cycle and What Merchants Need to Know?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"h3\">Introduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An increasing number of industries are adopting the <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/recurring-revenue-model\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recurring revenue model<\/a>. Companies are forming long-term relationships with customers and asking them to make regular and scheduled payments for their services and products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merchants who want to accept recurring payments need to ensure that customers understand when, how much, and how often they are going to be charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A predictable billing process is essential for keeping <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/recurring-customers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recurring customers<\/a> happy and avoiding potential payment disputes, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/what-is-a-chargeback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chargebacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about billing cycles and how they impact your revenue stream and <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/churn-rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">churn rates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/billing-cycle-merchants.png\" alt=\"Merchant billing cycle.\" class=\"wp-image-3736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/billing-cycle-merchants.png 800w, https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/billing-cycle-merchants-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/billing-cycle-merchants-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Billing Cycle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A billing cycle is a regular interval at which companies calculate how much to bill a customer. The calculation is based on the services provided or products sold within that specific period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses are free to decide how frequently they want to charge customers, and the billing period often varies depending on the industry, type of product, or business model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merchants with a <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/subscription-business-model\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subscription-based business model<\/a> typically set up regular weekly, monthly, or annual billing periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of companies that utilize billing cycles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mobile carriers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utility companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streaming services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/membership-site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Membership sites<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banks (credit card installments).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Landlords (rent invoices).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small business owners who issue recurring invoices (i.e., childcare, pool cleaning services).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses use <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/automatic-payments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">automatic payments<\/a> systems to charge a customer\u2019s account or issue and send invoices to inform customers that a payment is due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/bill-vs-invoice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bills vs invoices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Billing Cycles Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers encounter billing cycles all the time and know how they work. They expect merchants to host transparent and fair payment terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merchants need to provide explicit information about the initial price, recurring price, and billing period. The terms should also contain conditions and instructions for canceling the subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a customer signs up for a recurring service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>They need to confirm they understand and accept the terms of service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The customer must provide valid payment information, like credit card data or a billing address. Often, customers are required to perform an initial transaction which is considered to be the start date of their subscription and billing cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the billing cycle ends, the merchant calculates how much the customer is to be charged based on their usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The customer is charged the correct amount on the predefined date. Depending on the agreed payment method, merchants can automate charges or ask customers to initiate payments manually in agreed time frames.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a good business practice to specify a grace period if a customer misses a payment and disclose all penalties and <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/credit-card-processing-fees-merchants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional fees<\/a> due to late payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/outstanding-invoice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outstanding invoices<\/a> and how to handle them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Is a Billing Cycle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Merchants can apply any billing period they feel best supports their <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/how-to-write-a-business-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business plans<\/a> and pricing policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a short billing cycle allows merchants to intensify their cash flow but can hurt <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/customer-retention-strategies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customer retention<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers like predictability, and merchants should aim to bill customers in consistent and easy-to-remember intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conventional billing cycles in most industries are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three-monthly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bi-Annual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Billing cycles are an opportunity for merchants to anticipate market trends and show how well they know their customers. For example, merchants offer short trial periods or create multiple price points to give customers the choice of when and how often they want to be billed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/customer-paying-bill-invoice.jpg\" alt=\"Customer paying recurring invoice after billing cycle.\" class=\"wp-image-3737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/customer-paying-bill-invoice.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/customer-paying-bill-invoice-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/customer-paying-bill-invoice-768x413.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, merchants are also restricted by other participants in the payment process, such as banks and <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/payment-processing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">payment service providers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Consider what benefits and drawbacks different billing cycles have on a business in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/monthly-vs-annual-subscriptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monthly Vs. Annual Subscriptions: What\u2019s Better<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain billing practices are considered to be misleading and unfair to customers. Merchants need to ensure that their payment terms do not lead to excessive <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/blog\/chargeback-vs-refund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">refund or chargeback<\/a> requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Billing Cycle and Payment Processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment service providers help merchants automate recurring payments and offer multiple payment methods and billing periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment processors also assess risks associated with a merchant\u2019s business model and may impose restrictions on billing periods the merchant is allowed to use when creating price points. For example, the payment processor can restrict a recurring period to a minimum of 30 days or a maximum of 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/how-to-choose-a-payment-processor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choosing a payment processor<\/a> that can support a flexible billing policy is essential for merchants that need to scale their business quickly and support <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/industries\/subscription-processing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subscription payment processing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/billing-cycle-customer-invoice.jpg\" alt=\"Customer calculating how much to pay after billing cycle has run.\" class=\"wp-image-3738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/billing-cycle-customer-invoice.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/billing-cycle-customer-invoice-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ccbill.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/billing-cycle-customer-invoice-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Stabilizing the cash flow is one of the toughest hurdles for online businesses. Merchants need to check how often the payment processor pays out their merchants. This depends on the payment processor\u2019s billing cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the processor has a monthly billing cycle, the merchant can expect to receive their funds once a month. A payment processor with a shorter billing cycle is going to payout merchants more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merchants know that it makes a huge difference if you receive your earnings on a weekly or monthly basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"h3\">Conclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You now know how billing cycles work and what to look for when choosing a payment service provider. The best way to establish long-term customer relationships is to develop clear and simple billing policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider introducing features like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ccbill.com\/industries\/business-invoicing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">automated billing and invoicing<\/a>. 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