You deleted your account.
You expected everything to stop immediately.
Then a charge shows up.
It looks like the payment happened after the deletion.
That timing alone is enough to cause panic.
In most cases, the charge was processed before deletion—but posted later.
Why This Happens
- The billing cycle closed before the account was deleted
- The charge was authorized earlier but settled afterward
- Deletion happened mid-cycle, not at the billing cutoff
- Payment systems and account systems update separately
How to Check the Timing
- Compare the charge date with the billing period end
- Check whether the charge is labeled as a renewal or final bill
- Look for a receipt timestamp older than the deletion time
- Confirm whether access was already granted for that period
What This Is Usually Not
- Not a new charge created after deletion
- Not a reactivated subscription
- Not a sign that deletion failed
A charge appearing right after account deletion is almost always a timing issue—not a system error or hidden billing.