You signed up for a free trial.
You canceled—or thought you did.
Then a small charge shows up on your card.
This usually happens because the free trial converted into a paid plan before the cancellation fully processed.
A free trial can trigger a charge if the cancellation timing was missed.
Why Small Charges Appear After Free Trials
- The trial ended before the cancellation was confirmed
- The service requires cancellation through a specific platform
- Time zone differences caused the billing cutoff to pass
- The charge represents the first billing cycle, not a test fee
How to Check What Happened
- Review the exact trial end date and time
- Check whether cancellation was completed or just requested
- Look for a receipt or billing email from the service
- Confirm which account or platform handled the subscription
What You Should Avoid Doing
- Don’t assume it’s a random or fraudulent charge
- Don’t dispute the payment before checking the trial terms
- Don’t sign up again using the same card
Small charges after free trials are usually timing-related—not hidden fees or billing errors.