> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.cloudshim.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.cloudshim.com/invoices/overview.md).

# Overview

Cloudshim issues monthly invoices for your AWS usage, optimized through our platform and processed via Stripe.

### 🔍 What’s Included in Your Invoice:

* Original AWS usage cost
* Cloudshim-applied discounts (e.g., RIs and Savings Plans)
* Final billed amount after optimization
* Service-level breakdown across your AWS accounts
* Billing period and payment status

Invoices reflect your real, post-optimization spend — with full transparency into where savings were applied

### 💳 How Billing Works

Cloudshim manages AWS billing on your behalf and consolidates it into a single monthly invoice. Payments are securely processed via Stripe.

You do not pay AWS directly — your optimized cloud bill is handled entirely through Cloudshim.

### 📥 Accessing Invoices

Invoices are emailed monthly and also available for download at any time from the Billing tab in the Cloudshim dashboard.

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Invoices will be debited directly from your bank account at the end of each billing cycle via Stripe.
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