Charged Yearly Instead Of Monthly — Why The Full Annual Fee Hit Your Card

Many users expect a small monthly charge after a free trial ends.

Then suddenly, a large amount — often $99, $129, or more — is billed in one transaction.

This usually happens when the trial converts into an annual subscription instead of a monthly plan.

It feels like a billing mistake, but in most cases, the yearly plan was already attached during signup.

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Why You Were Charged For A Full Year

Several billing triggers can cause immediate annual charges:

Users often focus on the free trial period and overlook the billing plan linked to it.

When the trial expires:

The system processes the charge immediately once the trial ends.

Interface design frequently creates confusion:

These UI elements lead many users to assume monthly billing applies.

Refund approval depends on platform billing policy.

You may qualify if:

When contacting support, explain that you expected monthly billing and were unaware of the annual conversion.

To avoid unexpected annual charges:

Checking the attached billing plan is the only reliable way to prevent large post-trial charges.