You deleted your account.
You assumed that meant everything was finished.
No more access.
No more emails.
No more charges.
But then another payment shows up.
The problem is simple but easy to miss.
Deleting an account does not always cancel auto-renew.
In many services, billing runs separately from the account itself.
The account can be gone while the subscription stays active.
Why Auto-Renew Can Stay Active After Deletion
- The subscription is managed by a billing system outside the account
- Auto-renew must be canceled before account deletion
- The platform treats deletion as access removal, not billing cancellation
- Third-party payment providers keep the subscription alive
How to Confirm What’s Still Active
- Check the app store or payment provider directly
- Look for active subscriptions tied to your email or card
- Review recent billing confirmations, not just account status
- Search for renewal dates that extend past the deletion date
What You Should Not Do
- Don’t assume account deletion stops billing automatically
- Don’t wait for the next charge to investigate
- Don’t cancel your card before checking the subscription source
If auto-renew wasn’t canceled before deletion, the system keeps charging as if nothing changed.
The account is gone — the subscription is not.