# How does billing work for each order?

> We  authorize  the payment method on file for the total price of your order at 3 AM ET the morning after the shopping window for your order has closed   This s

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Last updated: 2025-08-20T13:54:59.039Z

We authorize the payment method on file for the total price of your order by 5 AM EDT the morning after the shopping window for your order has closed**.** This should appear as a pending charge on your account but may be shown differently depending on your bank's process.  Since shopping windows close at 11:45pm EDT, there will be a brief time between the shopping window closing and the 5 am charge time where you may not see the order on your Orders page. Once your order is packed, we'll finalize the charge and your box will be on its way. Time to get excited! 

_Note: If you have a Flex Plan, you'll only be charged for an order you've logged in to create! Once the shopping window for your selected order has closed, your payment method will be charged following the same timeline in the above paragraph._ 

If we can't authorize the order total the first time because your card has declined, we'll contact you via email to let you know that you need to update your card by 1 pm EST. If you update your card in time for us to process the payment, your order will be delivered as usual! If we can't authorize the order total or your card is declined a second time, we'll have to cancel your order. 

  

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_Did you hear? Imperfect Foods and Misfits Market are part of the same family! You might see blog pages, Help Center articles, and website screenshots from both brands mixed in from time to time._