You updated your payment method.
You entered the new card successfully.
The system accepted it.
But the charge didn’t complete.
Your subscription shows “Pending.”
Access may be limited.
Billing status isn’t finalized.
This usually means the payment is authorized — but not captured.
Why Payments Stay Pending After Card Changes
- Bank authorization completed but settlement delayed
- Fraud or risk verification triggered
- New card requires additional authentication
- Billing system still linked to previous payment token
Pending status means the transaction is in progress — not failed.
Common Signs of Extended Pending Status
- Charge appears as “Authorization” on bank app
- Subscription remains inactive
- Access is partially restricted
- Receipt is not issued yet
Until capture occurs, the service may not activate.
How Long Pending Payments Usually Last
- Most clear within 24–72 hours
- International cards may take longer
- Weekends delay settlement processing
Longer delays often relate to banking verification cycles.
How to Resolve a Stuck Pending Payment
- Wait at least 72 hours first
- Avoid retrying payment immediately
- Contact bank to release authorization hold
- Ask support to reprocess the charge
Retrying too early can create duplicate authorizations.
Always confirm the pending charge clears before retrying.