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# Recurring Payments

> Automated payment schedules for subscriptions and recurring billing

## Overview

Recurring payments enable automated payment collection on predefined schedules, supporting subscription services, installment plans, and regular business expenses.

## Payment Types

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Subscriptions" icon="repeat">
    Monthly/annual subscription billing
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recurring Payouts" icon="calendar-days">
    Scheduled payment disbursements
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How It Works

```mermaid theme={null}
graph TD
    A[Create Payment Plan] --> B[Schedule Setup]
    B --> C[First Payment]
    C --> D[Automatic Execution]
    D --> E[Next Payment Date]
    E --> D
```

**Key Features:**

* **Flexible Schedules:** Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly intervals
* **Smart Contracts:** Automated execution without manual intervention
* **Fail-Safe Logic:** Retry mechanisms and payment recovery

## Configuration Options

### Schedule Types

* **Fixed Interval:** Regular payments (monthly, quarterly)
* **Custom Dates:** Specific payment dates
* **Business Days Only:** Skip weekends and holidays

### Payment Amounts

* **Fixed Amount:** Same amount each payment
* **Variable Amount:** Different amounts per payment
* **Escalation:** Automatic amount increases

## Implementation Examples

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="SaaS Subscriptions" icon="laptop-code">
    Monthly software license fees
  </Card>

  <Card title="Loan Payments" icon="hand-coins">
    Structured repayment schedules
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Available In EasyInvoice

Both **Subscriptions** and **Recurring Payouts** are featured in the EasyInvoice demo with working examples.

## Implementation Details

See [API Reference - Recurring Payments](/api-reference/recurring-payments) for complete technical documentation.