If you create a membership type that has an ongoing duration, can a customer pay the full membership price upfront?

The correct choice is that a customer cannot pay the full membership price upfront for a membership type that has an ongoing duration.

Memberships with ongoing durations are typically designed to provide continuous service or benefits over time, often structured to encourage recurring payments, such as monthly or annual installments. This approach not only secures ongoing revenue for the company but also helps maintain a relationship with the customer by ensuring their membership remains active and renewed regularly.

While customers may appreciate the option to pay upfront for certain services, these ongoing memberships specifically require installment payments as part of their structure. This ensures that customers remain engaged with the service, and the business can maintain a consistent flow of income. The terms related to payment methods for memberships are often predefined within the service offering, aligning with the business model geared towards sustained patronage.

Other choices imply circumstances that might allow for upfront payment or are contingent on other factors, but those situations would not align with the requirements typically set for ongoing duration memberships.