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Billing Cycle
The period of time between billing statements for an account, typically one month.
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A billing cycle is the length of time between billing statements for a particular account, such as a credit card or utility account. During the billing cycle, the account holder makes purchases or incurs charges that are then added to their bill.
Example
A credit card billing cycle typically lasts one month, and during that time the cardholder makes purchases or incurs charges on the credit card. At the end of that billing cycle, the card issuer sends the cardholder a statement that shows all the transactions that have occurred during the billing cycle, along with the total amount due.
Related Terms
Automatic Transfer
A process in which funds are automatically moved between accounts. In personal banking, it can be used to transfer money or make payments.
Auto Payment
A payment that is made on a recurring basis without the need for the payer to manually authorize each transaction.
Stop Payment
A request made by a financial institution to cancel a check or payment that has not completed processing, typically prompted by the account holder.