Consolidated invoicing has been introduced by default and is designed to streamline billing for you if you manage multiple stations under a single account.
If all stations share the same billing details, payments will now be consolidated into a single invoice each month. This simplifies the payment process, reduces the number of transactions, and makes financial management easier for users with multiple stations.
Benefits of Consolidated Invoicing
Simplified Billing: Users will receive one invoice per month, reducing the complexity of managing multiple payments.
Streamlined Financial Management: Easier to track and manage payments, especially for users with multiple stations.
How Consolidated Invoicing Works
Eligibility for Consolidated Invoicing
To qualify for consolidated invoicing, the following criteria must be met:
Same Billing Details: All stations must share the same billing information
Same Payment Method: The payment method must be consistent across all stations.
Aligned Billing Cycles: All stations must have the same billing cycle.
Aligning Billing Dates
All stations under the same account will be billed on the same date each month. To achieve this, a prorated invoice may be generated for stations that have different billing dates. This aligns all stations with the billing date of the first station.
Prorated Invoice: If one or more stations have different billing dates, a prorated invoice will be issued to cover the period from their original billing date to the consolidated billing date. This is a one-time adjustment.
Single Monthly Invoice: After the billing dates are aligned, users will receive a single invoice covering all stations on the consolidated billing date.
Exceptions to Consolidated Invoicing
Consolidated invoicing will not apply in the following scenarios:
Different Payment Methods: If different stations on the account use different payment methods, each station will continue to be billed separately.
Different Billing Cycles: If stations have different billing cycles (e.g., one is billed annually and another monthly), they cannot be consolidated.
Annual Billing Cycles: These will not be consolidated if the option is disabled on your account.
Opting Out of Consolidated Invoicing
We know this may not benefit everyone. If you do wish to opt-out of consolidated invoicing, please reach out to the team so they can look into adjusting your account.
Summary
Consolidated invoicing is a valuable feature for users managing multiple stations under one account, offering convenience and efficiency. By aligning billing dates and consolidating payments, users can focus more on their stations and less on administrative tasks.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to our support team. We're here to help you make the most of this new feature!