--- title: "Add-ons or one-time charges for Helcim Recurring Payments" slug: "add-ons-for-subscriptions" description: "Learn how to create add-ons, linking them to your recurring payment plans, and adding them to specific subscribers." updated: 2025-04-21T21:35:11Z published: 2025-04-21T21:35:11Z canonical: "learn.helcim.com/add-ons-for-subscriptions" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.helcim.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Add-ons or one-time charges for subscriptions Want to offer extra perks with your subscriptions or charge a setup fee? Add-ons are those extra products or services you can tack onto a recurring plan (think of a gym offering personal training sessions as an add-on to a membership). You can also use add-ons to apply one-time charges, like an onboarding cost. This article will show you how to create add-ons and use them for both recurring extras and one-time fees. --- **In this article** - [Creating add-ons](/v1/docs/add-ons-for-subscriptions#creating-addons) - [Linking add-ons to a plan](/v1/docs/add-ons-for-subscriptions#linking-addons-to-a-plan) - [Adding subscribers with add-ons](/v1/docs/add-ons-for-subscriptions#adding-subscribers-with-addons) - [Next steps](/v1/docs/add-ons-for-subscriptions#next-steps) - [FAQ](/v1/docs/add-ons-for-subscriptions#faq) --- ## Creating add-ons --- To create an add-on, navigate to the Recurring tool and select **Add-ons** from the left side, then click **Create add-on**. 1. In your Helcim account, go to the **Recurring** tool. 2. Navigate to **Payment Links**. --- **Basic info for the add-on** You'll need to provide some basic information for your add-on: - **Add-on name:** Enter a clear and descriptive name. - **Description:** Add a brief description of the add-on. - **Quantity:** If you want to let customers select how many of the add-on they want (e.g., multiple personal training sessions), you can enable quantity selection. --- **Add-on pricing** Next, you'll set the pricing for the add-on: - **Pricing:** Enter the price of the add-on. - **Charge type:** Choose whether the add-on is a: - **One-time charge:** Charged only once. - **Recurring:** Added to each billing cycle. --- The summary on the right side of the screen will update as you enter these details, so you can see how the add-on will appear. ## Linking add-ons to a plan --- Once you've created an add-on, you'll probably want to attach it to a subscription plan. You can do this in a couple of ways. - Click the **Add to Plan** button after creating the add-on. - Go to the **Plans** tab, select the plan you want to modify, and then in the plan's summary view, go to the **Add-ons** tab and click **Link Add-ons**. - Then, you can either choose an existing add-on from the list or create a new one. ## **Adding subscribers with add-ons** --- Now, let's see how to add those add-ons when you're adding a subscriber to a plan. - When adding a subscriber to a plan with linked add-ons, click **Choose Add-on**. - Select the add-ons you want to include. - If quantity selection is enabled, adjust the quantity using the stepper. - Select **Add** The subscriber will be charged the base rate and add-on on their next billing date. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/settings.png) | You can also add an add-on to an existing subscriber by selecting their name under Subscriptions, and then the Add-ons tab on the right-hand side. Select Manage add-ons and repeat the steps above. | | --- | --- | ## Next steps --- Great job! You've created your first add-on. Now you can link it to your plans and start offering more flexibility to your subscribers. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/cursor.png) | To learn more about managing your recurring payment plans, including how to edit plans and billing cycles, check out the [Manage recurring payment plans](/docs/manage-recurring-payment-plans) article. | | --- | --- | --- ### FAQ **Can I add more than one add-on to a plan?** Yes, you can link multiple add-ons to a single plan. This allows you to offer a variety of extra options to your customers. For example, if you offer a software subscription, you could have add-ons for extra storage, priority support, or access to premium features. When linking add-ons, remember to review the timeline to ensure both one-time and recurring add-ons are billed as expected. **Can I edit an add-on after I've created it?** Yes, you can edit the details of an add-on. This includes the name, description, and price. - To edit an add-on, navigate to the **Add-ons** section within the Recurring tool. - Select the add-on you want to change. - Select the **three dots** in the corner and then **Edit Add-on.** - Make your updates, and then hit **Save.** Any changes you make will apply to all plans and subscriptions associated with the add-on. **Will one-time charges appear on every invoice?** No, one-time charges are only applied once, on the invoice for the next billing cycle. If an add-on is set as recurring, it will appear on every invoice for the subscription duration.