billing cycle

American  

noun

1. the schedule of recurrent times in any regular system of preparing or sending bills.

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Example Sentences

Keep in mind that a billing cycle starts when you sign up, not necessarily at the beginning of the month.

From MarketWatch

T-Mobile added a record 2.3 million post paid net customers over the quarter, which are subscribers who pay at the end of the billing cycle rather than upfront, with a churn rate of 0.89%.

From Barron's

“Credit-card companies, for example, usually report by a recurring date known as the billing cycle or statement date. But the exact day of the month may be different for each provider.”

From MarketWatch

Some facility operators have also begun adjusting payment periods to be 28 days instead of one month—a subtle shift from the normal 30- or 31-day billing cycle people are used to when paying utilities, phone bills, and streaming services.

From Slate

The price hikes are effective immediately for new subscribers, while existing customers will see the change reflected in the July billing cycle.

From Los Angeles Times