PayWhirl's Specific Dates billing feature on Shopify is designed to simplify your subscription management. It allows you to set recurring billing cycles on specific calendar dates or weekdays, making fulfillment and customer communication easier and more predictable.
How to Use Specific Dates Billing:
To get started, log in to your Shopify admin and access the PayWhirl subscription app. From there, head over to "Selling Plan Groups" and select "Create Selling Plan Group."
In the Selling Plan settings, choose "Specific dates" as your anchor type. This will let you define the exact days or weekdays you wish to bill your customers.
Next, you'll be able to add specific anchor dates using the easy-to-use calendar interface—simply enter dates in MM-DD format (e.g., February 4 would be 02-04).
You can add as many dates as you need to match your business operations.
In the setup pop-up window, you'll see a dropdown menu that allows you to set up recurring billing on specific weekdays or monthly dates instead of fixed calendar dates. This means you can schedule billing for every Tuesday, Friday, or any other combination of days. You can also set billing to occur on specific days of the month, such as the 1st and 15th, to align with common payment cycles.
You'll also have the option to specify when to fulfill orders for new subscribers—either immediately at the next anchor date or after a set cutoff window to avoid processing new subscriptions too close to your billing days. Remember, Shopify will always bill on checkout.
Common Scenarios for Using Specific Dates Billing:
Billing weekly, like every Tuesday and Friday
Managing quarterly billing cycles for inventory planning and shipping simplification.
Coordinating your billing schedule with new product launches or seasonal events.
Helpful Tips for Using Specific Dates Effectively:
Clearly communicate billing schedules upfront, helping customers know exactly when they'll be charged.
Align billing cycles strategically with your business operations or promotions to maximize efficiency.
By using Specific Dates billing in PayWhirl, you can create predictable, automated subscription cycles that fit your business model while keeping customers informed and satisfied. Whether you're looking to streamline fulfillment, manage inventory more efficiently, or plan around promotions, this feature provides the flexibility you need.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, our support team is always here to help!