What is a recurring billing setup in BillingCenter used for?

A recurring billing setup in BillingCenter is designed specifically for automatically billing customers at regular intervals without requiring manual input. This functionality streamlines the billing process for organizations that need to charge customers consistently, such as monthly subscriptions or membership fees.

The principal advantage of this setup is efficiency—it minimizes the administrative burden on staff by eliminating the need for them to manually process each transaction. This not only saves time but also reduces the possibility of human error in the billing process.

While tracking customer payment history is important for understanding payment trends and managing customer accounts, that function does not represent the automated nature of recurring billing. Similarly, providing one-time discounts for repeat customers does not align with the concept of recurring billing, as it is focused on ongoing payment intervals rather than individual promotions.