Recurring Billing
Recurring billing automatically charges customers on a schedule. Essential for memberships, subscriptions, maintenance contracts, and any repeat service business.
Why It Matters
- •Predictable recurring revenue
- •Reduce payment collection work
- •Improve cash flow
- •Lower customer churn
- •Automatic payment reminders
Key Capabilities
Subscription Plans
Create recurring payment schedules
Card on File
Securely store payment methods
Auto-Charge
Charge automatically on schedule
Failed Payment Handling
Retry failed cards automatically
Flexible Schedules
Weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual
Pause/Cancel
Manage subscription changes
Provider Comparison
Strong recurring billing. Subscriptions, invoicing with autopay, and card on file. Great for service businesses.
Limitations: Advanced subscription logic needs workarounds
Subscription apps available (Recharge, Bold). Good for subscription boxes and repeat purchases.
Limitations: Requires third-party app
Basic recurring capabilities. Better for one-time retail than subscriptions.
Limitations: Limited native subscription features
Some recurring for loyalty/membership but not core focus. Restaurant-oriented.
Limitations: Not designed for subscriptions
Recurring billing apps available. Various options for different needs.
Limitations: Not built-in
Common Questions
How do I handle failed recurring payments?
Good systems auto-retry failed cards (dunning). Send email notifications to customers. After multiple failures, pause service until updated payment. Most POS handles this automatically.
POS recurring vs dedicated subscription software?
POS recurring works for simple subscriptions. Complex needs (usage-based, tiered, free trials) may need dedicated software (Chargebee, Stripe Billing) integrated with your POS.
Best For
- ✓Gyms
- ✓Salons
- ✓Service businesses
- ✓Subscription boxes
- ✓Membership organizations