Many users start a free trial expecting to test the service temporarily.
However, some trials are directly tied to annual subscription plans.
If you were charged a full yearly fee after your trial — even though you only intended short-term use — this is usually caused by plan conversion settings rather than a billing system error.
Large charges such as $79, $99, or $129 often appear immediately after the trial ends, creating confusion and refund requests.
Why Trials Convert To Annual Plans
- Annual plan selected during signup
- Discounted yearly trial promotion activated
- Default billing set to annual subscription
- Trial linked to prepaid yearly plan
- Monthly option not manually selected
Many users focus only on the trial period and overlook the attached billing plan.
How The Billing Conversion Happens
- Free trial expires automatically
- Linked subscription activates instantly
- Annual fee is charged upfront
- Service continues without interruption
The platform processes billing based on the plan agreed to during trial activation.
Why Users Feel Misled
- Monthly price shown beside annual discount
- Yearly commitment written in small text
- Preselected annual plan toggles
- Trial marketing focused on “Free” messaging
This UI structure often leads users to believe they selected a monthly plan.
Can You Get A Refund After Annual Conversion?
Refund approval depends on platform policy.
You may qualify if:
- The charge occurred recently
- The service remains unused
- This is your first billing cycle
Support teams sometimes approve goodwill refunds in trial conversion disputes.
How To Prevent Annual Trial Conversions
- Check billing plan before starting trials
- Switch subscription to monthly manually
- Review confirmation emails carefully
- Cancel trials before expiration
Understanding the attached billing structure is the most reliable way to avoid unexpected yearly charges.