> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.supercycle.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Charges overview

> Record of charges for usage of product.

* A charge is the record of the payment due for the usage of a product.
* A charge may have multiple [payment attempts](/documentation/manage/charges/payments).

Charges are accessed from <Icon icon="shopify" iconType="solid" /> [Charges](https://admin.shopify.com/apps/supercycle/charges)

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#### Charge category <Icon icon="circle-1" iconType="solid" color="red" />

| Category      | Description                                          |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| Checkout      | An initial checkout for a rental or membership.      |
| Billing cycle | A recurring charge for a membership or subscription. |

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#### Charge period <Icon icon="circle-2" iconType="solid" color="red" />

The period of time the charge covers.

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#### Balance due <Icon icon="circle-3" iconType="solid" color="red" />

Remaining balance owed for the charge.

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#### Associated payments <Icon icon="circle-4" iconType="solid" color="red" />

Payment attempts made against the charge.

Includes the status of the payment.

| Status    | Description                                       |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| `Pending` | Waiting for payment.                              |
| `Failed`  | Multiple payment attempts have been unsuccessful. |
| `Paid`    | Payment has been successfully collected.          |

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#### Collect payment <Icon icon="circle-5" iconType="solid" color="red" />

Options to capture payment against the charge.

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#### Tags <Icon icon="circle-6" iconType="solid" color="red" />

Freeform tags added to the charge.

Often used for tracking progress on collecting overdue payments.

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## Charge FAQs

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  <Accordion title="How are charges different to orders?">
    All orders will have a corresponding charge, but not all charges will have a corresponding order. In a situation where payment attempts haven't been successful, there will be a `Pending` or `Failed` charge, once payment has been captured and order will be created and connected to the charge.
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