The first payment is usually higher than the regular monthly fee because it consists of two parts plus a sign-up fee, depending on your subscription.
When you start your Swapfiets subscription, your first invoice will be slightly higher than your regular monthly payment. That’s because it includes:
- A payment for the remaining days of the current month, starting from the day you pick up your bike
- A prepayment for the upcoming month
Example: If you pick up your bike on June 15th, your first invoice (sent at the start of July) will cover:
- June 15 - 30 (partial month)
- July 1 - 31 (full month in advance)
From August onwards, you’ll pay once per month in the first week, always in advance for the upcoming month.
Note: If you choose a Flexible subscription, your first invoice will also include a one-time sign-up fee.