Billing cycle

Definition

How often a seller actually charges you, which is not always monthly. A 28-day cycle bills 13 times in a calendar year, not 12 — so “$149 a month” on a 28-day cycle costs $1,937 a year rather than $1,788. ⛔ The cycle is usually disclosed in the terms rather than on the price card. It is the single most common way a headline price understates the real one.

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Other terms under Buying and billing

• Cash price
• First-month rate
• Anchor price
• Dose-based pricing
• Flat pricing
• Prepay plan
• Membership fee
• What's included

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