Charge Frequency
Column definition from FOCUS v1.1. Read its requirements and implementation guidance before mapping provider data.
- Source
- FOCUS MCP snapshot
- Edition
- v1.1
- Column ID
ChargeFrequency- Mode
- Read-only
- Library snapshot (UTC)
- 2026-10-08
Constraints
Description
Charge Frequency indicates how often a charge will occur. Along with the charge period related columns, the Charge Frequency is commonly used to understand recurrence periods (e.g., monthly, yearly), forecast upcoming charges, and differentiate between one-time and recurring fees for purchases.
The ChargeFrequency column is RECOMMENDED be present in a FOCUS dataset and MUST NOT be null. This column is of type String and MUST be one of the allowed values. When ChargeCategory is "Purchase", ChargeFrequency MUST NOT be "Usage-Based".