Billing Term

What Is an Account Credit?

Understand account credits, how they reduce a bill, and what to verify when one appears or is missing.

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Plain-language definition

An account credit is an amount that reduces what you owe on a bill or future bill.

Why it appears on a bill

It may appear because of an overpayment, promotion, correction, service issue, refund, or adjustment from a previous billing period.

What to check

  • Confirm what the credit is for.
  • Check whether it is one-time or recurring.
  • Verify that a promised credit was applied in the expected amount.
  • Look for an expiry date or end of promotional period.

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