Recurring Payment Authorisation Template
Get a customer's authority to charge them on a recurring basis. Written in plain language, it covers the amount, frequency, how changes are handled and how to cancel - and works with any payment provider.
What's in this template
The Recurring Payment Authorisation covers the sections below. Each is pre-written and editable, with signing fields already placed for every party.
- Authority to Charge
- Payment Method
- Amount and Frequency
- Changes to Payments
- Failed Payments
- Changing or Cancelling this Authorisation
- Privacy
- Acknowledgement
Who signs & who it's for
Signing parties (in order):
- 1Customer
Commonly used by:
- Subscription and membership businesses
- Service providers billing on a schedule
- Any business taking recurring payments
A starting point, not legal advice
How to send a Recurring Payment Authorisation for signing
Pick the template
Start from this template in AirSign. The document, signing fields and signer roles are already laid out for you.
Fill in your details
Enter names, dates and the other details as guided fields. Tweak any wording in the editor if you need to.
Send for signing
Send it to each party by email. They sign securely in the browser and everyone gets the completed, audit-trailed document.
Recurring Payment Authorisation - Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from a Direct Debit Request?
A Recurring Payment Authorisation is a plain-language consent that works with any payment provider and needs no bank sponsorship. A Direct Debit Request is the formal BECS authority used by businesses already approved by their bank to debit accounts directly. Choose the recurring payment authorisation unless you specifically run BECS direct debits.
Is this template legally binding in Australia?
When signed electronically through AirSign, agreements made with this template are supported by the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) and equivalent state and territory legislation, with a complete audit trail attached to every signature. The wording is an Australian-aligned starting point - for important matters, have it reviewed by a qualified professional.
Can I customise the template before sending it?
Yes. Every field is a fillable variable - names, dates, amounts and other details are entered when you start, and the rest of the wording can be edited in the AirSign editor to suit your situation before you send.
Do the people signing need an AirSign account?
No. Signers receive a secure link by email and can review and sign in their browser - no account, app or installation required. Only the person sending the document needs an AirSign account.
Is it really free to start?
You can start from any template on the AirSign free trial with no credit card required. Browse the wording here, then create your account to fill it in and send it for signing.
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