You canceled the service.
You saw a cancellation message.
You expected the billing to stop.
Then the next month arrives.
A charge appears anyway.
This usually means the cancellation missed the billing cutoff.
Why the Charge Still Happens
- The cancellation was completed after the billing date
- The current billing cycle was already locked in
- Cancellation stops future charges, not the active period
- Time zones or processing delays shifted the cutoff
How Billing Cycles Actually Work
- Most services bill in advance, not after usage
- Once a cycle starts, it is usually non-refundable
- Cancellation applies to the next cycle, not the current one
- The charge may appear days after the cutoff date
What to Check Right Now
- The exact cancellation timestamp
- The billing period end date
- Whether the charge is labeled as a renewal or final cycle
- If access remains active until the paid period ends
Being charged after cancellation almost always comes down to timing.
The service is usually honoring the last paid cycle, not ignoring your request.