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Transactions

Transactions are the financial heartbeat of your Recurly account — every payment exchange between you and your subscribers, across every method and medium, captured in one place. From the transaction dashboard to Mail Order / Telephone Order (MOTO) processing, this section covers everything you need to manage, track, and reconcile payments with confidence.
Available on all Recurly plans

Definition

A transaction in Recurly represents a single payment exchange between you and a subscriber — the moment a financial interaction with your product or service is recorded, processed, and logged. Transactions span every payment method and medium Recurly supports, giving you a complete, auditable record of your revenue activity.

Key benefits

Versatile payment support Handle everything from standard digital payments to Mail Order / Telephone Order (MOTO) transactions — so you never miss a sale, regardless of how your subscribers prefer to pay.
Built-in security Non-face-to-face transactions like MOTO are processed with robust security measures, giving both you and your subscribers confidence in every payment.
Faster payment processing Enter transaction details directly to move payments through quickly, reducing wait times for both your team and your subscribers.
Accurate record-keeping Every transaction is logged in detail, supporting financial analytics, forecasting, and audits without the manual legwork.
Subscriber trust Diverse, secure payment options give your subscribers the flexibility and assurance they need to transact with confidence.

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