Understanding your charges

This article outlines common reasons that your bill may differ from past bills or from what you may have anticipated. This article also explains how you can check your current plan details or make changes to your current plan.

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How to understand why your bill may vary

Cloud storage overage fees

Your plan includes a certain amount of cloud storage capacity. When you exceed your data capacity, you will be charged an overage fee. The overage amount will be calculated based on the highest usage of Cloud Storage during the billing period.

To prevent overage fees, delete or locally move unneeded cloud storage and make sure that your cloud storage is below the maximum limit for your plan.

Some additional actions that can help with this issue:

Add-ons

In addition to your main plan, you may have purchased optional add-on products or services. Learn more about viewing your account and subscription details.

Additionally, your invoice will reflect the products that are a part of your account’s subscription, including their quantity, price, and any applicable taxes. Learn how to view your invoice.

Proration credits and charges

When you make changes to your subscription in the middle of a billing cycle, you may see proration credits or charges on your invoice. Proration ensures you only pay for the services you use during each portion of the billing period.

What is proration?

Proration is the adjustment of charges based on the actual time you used a particular service or plan level. When you upgrade, downgrade, add licenses, or remove services mid-cycle, Zoom calculates the charges or credits proportionally for the remaining days in your billing period.

Common proration scenarios

How proration appears on your invoice

Proration adjustments will be itemized on your invoice with descriptions indicating the date range and the type of change made. Credits will appear as negative amounts, while charges will appear as positive amounts. The net effect of all proration adjustments will be reflected in your total invoice amount.
Some additional actions that can help with this issue:

Discounts

Discounts may not have been applied correctly

Some discounts may not have been applied correctly to your account. If you encounter this issue, contact Zoom Support for assistance.

Additionally, ensure that you read all the terms of a discount and understand all conditions and requirements.

Discount code or promotional period has expired

The discount code that you tried to apply to your account may have expired. If the discount is expired, the price will revert to its original price. You also may see a higher bill because a promotional period on your account has expired.

Discounts are usually offered based on the account's eligibility. You can check your account from time to time if a discount is being offered. If you’re subscribed to Zoom’s promotional emails, Zoom also may email you offers.

Taxes or VAT charges

The amount and type of tax or VAT collected depends on your location, the type of products/services purchased, and the particular rules of the state and local jurisdiction.

If you are in a foreign country where EU VAT is assessed and you have not provided Zoom with your VAT ID number, you will see the VAT charge directly associated with each service on your invoice, and further summarized at the end of your invoice.
Note: Value Added Tax (VAT) is, in general, due when goods and/or services are sold. It is generally chargeable on all taxable goods and services supplied.

If you live in the United States where Zoom services are subject to taxation, you will see the taxes directly associated with each service on your invoice and a summary of all tax types at the end of your invoice. This may include local taxes that were not previously charged.

Ensuring your organization's tax obligations are met is an important aspect of any operation, and Zoom wants to provide as much information about the tax obligations specific to your country, how Zoom handles those tax obligations from our end, and other unique situations. For more information, visit the support articles on Zoom taxes.

Some additional actions that can help with this issue:

How to dispute suspected fraud

If you suspect fraudulent activities on your account, you can dispute those charges.