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# Automated Charges

Set whether credit cards should be charged [manually](/live-examples/payments/manual-charges-and-deposits.md) or automatically:

* set rules based on [order type](/live-examples/order-types/overview.md)
* set different rules for Active orders vs [Cancellation fees](/live-examples/catering-policies/cancellations.md)
* show a policy message during checkout so clients know when they'll be charged.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Live Demo:** place a "test" Pickup order to see a demo of [automated charges](https://hc-live-examples.gethoneycart.com/?menu=1\&order_type=2). You'll receive an email receipt for the charge.
{% endhint %}

## Credit Card Charge Policy Settings

You can set different rules for when active orders (i.e new orders or changes to existing orders) vs cancellation fees are charged.

![You can charge credit cards ASAP or customize the amount of time before/after the event the card will be charged.](https://1828541714-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtkXFOBTVwPFSQInbHHVW%2Fuploads%2F7e4nV4ClargneJ7O78s1%2Fcharge-policy-1.jpg?alt=media\&token=5a2f3439-9669-40b5-b58f-ebef1fe410d4)

## Policy Message Shown at Checkout

Show clients messages that explain when their credit card will be charged.

![](https://1828541714-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtkXFOBTVwPFSQInbHHVW%2Fuploads%2FWh7hpFPPdFUQphlxBdGe%2Fcharge-policy-2.jpg?alt=media\&token=f3edd779-77fe-4683-a5a0-13159128a89c)