If a membership does not have a "Preferred Payment Method" selected, what is used to process recurring billings?

When a membership does not have a "Preferred Payment Method" specifically selected, the system defaults to using the primary payment method on the customer's account to process recurring billings. This feature ensures that there is a reliable and established payment method used for maintaining continuity in service and billing, which is crucial for recurring memberships.

Selecting the primary payment method as the default helps maintain a logical and straightforward approach to billing management, ensuring that payments are made from a source that the customer has already designated for transactions. This reduces administrative overhead and enhances customer experience by preventing interruptions in service due to billing issues.

The other options do not serve as standard protocols for handling recurring payments when a "Preferred Payment Method" is absent. For example, using the default payment method from the system settings or the method selected during the last transaction could lead to inconsistencies, especially if those methods do not reliably match customer preferences or available funds. Additionally, allowing any payment method could create complications and potential security issues, which is why the primary payment method is the most logical choice.