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billing: pay by invoice (#23413)
## Description Adds docs for pay by invoice, needs review from Billing team @ob1dev @devwells ## Related issues or tickets https://docker.atlassian.net/browse/BILL-3386 https://docker.atlassian.net/browse/ENGDOCS-2520 ## Preview https://deploy-preview-23413--docsdocker.netlify.app/billing/ ## Reviews - [ ] Editorial review - [ ] Product review
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content/manuals/billing/cycle.md

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You can choose between a monthly or annual billing cycle when purchasing a
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Docker subscription. If you have a monthly billing cycle, you can choose to
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switch to an annual
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billing cycle.
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subscription. If you have a monthly billing cycle, you can choose to
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switch to an annual billing cycle.
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> [!NOTE]
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>
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> Docker Business subscriptions are only available on an annual billing cycle.
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> [!NOTE]
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> Switching from an annual billing cycle to a monthly cycle isn't supported.
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If you're on a monthly plan, you can switch to a yearly plan at any time.
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However, switching from a yearly to a monthly cycle isn't supported.
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When you change your billing cycle:
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{{< tabs >}}
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Follow these steps to switch from a monthly to annual billing
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cycle for your Docker subscription:
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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>
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> Pay by invoice is not available for subscription upgrades or changes.
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To change your billing cycle:
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1. Sign in to [Docker Home](https://app.docker.com/) and select
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> more information, see
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[Verify a bank account](manuals/billing/payment-method.md#verify-a-bank-account).
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After completing the change, the billing plans and usage page displays
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your updated annual subscription details.
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The billing plans and usage page will now reflect your new annual plan details.
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{{< /tab >}}
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## Change organization to an annual cycle
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> [!NOTE]
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> You must be an organization owner to make changes to the payment information.
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You must be an organization owner to make changes to the payment information.
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> Pay by invoice is not available for subscription upgrades or changes.
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Follow these steps to switch from a monthly to annual billing cycle for your
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content/manuals/billing/faqs.md

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For academic pricing, contact the
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### Can I use pay by invoice for upgrades or additional seats?
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No. Pay by invoice is only available for renewing annual subscriptions, not for
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purchasing upgrades or additional seats. You must use card payment or US bank
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accounts for these changes.
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For a list of supported payment methods, see
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[Add or update a payment method](/manuals/billing/payment-method.md).

content/manuals/billing/history.md

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title: View billing history
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title: Invoices and billing history
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description: Learn how to view and download billing history, manage invoices, and check your subscription renewal date.
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keywords: payments, billing, subscription, invoices, renewals, invoice management, billing administration, download invoices, VAT, billing support, Docker billing
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description: Learn how to view invoices and your billing history
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keywords: payments, billing, subscription, invoices, renewals, invoice management, billing administration, pay invoice
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aliases:
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- /billing/core-billing/history/
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Learn how you can view your billing history, manage your invoices, and verify
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your renewal date. All monthly and annual subscriptions are automatically
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renewed at the end of the term using the original form of payment.
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Learn how to view and pay invoices, view your billing history, and verify
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your billing renewal date. All monthly and annual subscriptions are
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automatically renewed at the end of the subscription term using your default
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payment method.
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{{% include "tax-compliance.md" %}}
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## Invoices
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## View an invoice
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Your invoice includes the following:
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- Invoice number
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- Date due
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- Due date
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- Your "Bill to" information
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- Amount due (in USD)
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- Pay online: Select this link to pay your invoice online
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- Description of your order, quantity if applicable, unit price, and
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amount (in USD)
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- Subtotal, discount (if applicable), and total
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The information listed in the **Bill to** section of your invoice is based on
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The information listed in the "Bill to" section of your invoice is based on
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your billing information. Not all fields are required. The billing information
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- Name (required): The name of the administrator or company
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- Address (required)
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- Email address (required): The email address that receives all billing-related
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emails for the account
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- Address (required)
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- Phone number
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- Tax ID or VAT
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You can’t change an invoice once it's been issued. When you update your billing
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information, this change won't update an existing invoice. If you need to
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update your billing information, make sure you do so before your subscription
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renewal date when your invoice is finalized. For more information, see
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[Update the billing information](details.md).
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You can’t make changes to a paid or unpaid billing invoice. When you update
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your billing information, this change won't update an existing invoice.
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If you need
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to update your billing information, make sure you do so before your
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subscription renewal date when your invoice is finalized.
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For more information, see [Update billing information](details.md).
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## Pay an invoice
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> [!NOTE]
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To change your billing cycle, see [Change your billing cycle](/manuals/billing/cycle.md).
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If you've selected pay by invoice for your subscription, you'll receive email
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reminders to pay your invoice at 10 days before the due date, on the due date,
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and 15 days after the due date.
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1. Sign in to [Docker Home](https://app.docker.com/) and choose your organization.
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1. Select **Invoices** and locate the invoice you want to pay.
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1. In the **Actions** column, select **Pay invoice**.
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1. Fill out your payment details and select **Pay**.
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When your payment has processed, the invoice's **Status** column will update to
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**Paid** and you will receive a confirmation email.
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If you choose to pay using a US bank account, you must verify the account. For
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content/manuals/billing/payment-method.md

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requires: Docker Desktop [4.36](/manuals/desktop/release-notes.md#4360) and later

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