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Recurring payment
payments
Also called: recurring charge
Plain-language definition
Plain-language definition
A payment collected repeatedly under a customer’s authorization.
Why it matters
Customers must understand what repeats, how much it costs, and how to stop it.
Technical detail
Recurring payments use stored payment credentials and an agreed schedule or trigger, with rules for consent, notices, retries, cancellation, and credential use.
Examples
- A monthly support membership bills the saved payment method until canceled.
Related terms
Sources and review
Reviewed July 12, 2026 by [email protected]. Next review due January 11, 2027.
- Subscriptions — Stripe Accessed 7/11/2026
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