In plain English
The charge happens on a repeating schedule instead of only once. The business bills it automatically for a subscription or service that continues over time.
In context
Here, it indicates that the purchase will be billed automatically again at regular intervals as part of an ongoing subscription or service.
- Situation
- Managing subscriptions, trials, renewals, proration, upgrades, and cancellations
- What it communicates
- flags that the purchase includes repeat billing
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not say how much will be billed or how long the interval between bills is.
Examples
“Instead of a one-time fee, the gym membership came with a recurring charge every month.”
“Choosing the monthly meal plan adds a recurring charge to the account.”