AWS awsaccountbilling documentation change

Service: awsaccountbilling · 2025-11-22 · Documentation low

File: awsaccountbilling/latest/aboutv2/manage-making-a-payment.md

Summary

Added detailed payment responsibility guidelines for bill transfer accounts vs bill source accounts

Security assessment

Clarifies financial responsibilities but does not address security vulnerabilities or introduce security controls. Focuses on payment process documentation.

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diff --git a/awsaccountbilling/latest/aboutv2/manage-making-a-payment.md b/awsaccountbilling/latest/aboutv2/manage-making-a-payment.md
index 187046b9e..7bc79718f 100644
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+When you sign in as a bill transfer account:
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+  * You are responsible for paying charges for AWS Organizations that transfer their bills to you.
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+  * You can pay these charges using standard payment processes.
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+  * You aren't responsible for charges from before billing transfer was active or after it's withdrawn.
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+When you sign in as a bill source account:
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+  * You might see payments due for usage that occurred before billing transfer was active.
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+  * You are responsible for all charges from before billing transfer was active, even if you receive the invoice after activation.
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+For example, if you accept a billing transfer invitation on November 15, the billing transfer becomes active on December 1. In early December, you receive invoices for usage through November 30. If you have unpaid November bills, you continue to receive payment requests after December, even while billing transfer is active.
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