You remember clicking the payment button one time.
You are certain about it.
Later, you notice two charges.
Both look identical.
This immediately feels like a system error.
In many cases, the issue is not a duplicate charge—but a double submission.
How This Can Happen
- The payment button was clicked twice before the page finished loading
- A slow connection caused the page to appear unresponsive
- The browser resent the request after a brief freeze
- The confirmation screen was delayed, leading to a second click
What to Check First
- Compare the timestamps of both charges
- Check whether one charge is pending or temporary
- Look for an automatic reversal within a few hours
- Review your email receipts for duplicate confirmations
What This Is Usually Not
- Not intentional overbilling
- Not a hacked account
- Not a subscription renewal issue
When two charges appear after a single purchase attempt, the cause is usually a repeated submission—not a billing system failure.