You deleted your account.
You expected everything to stop.
But a new charge still appeared on your card.
This situation is common with subscriptions, because deleting an account is not always the same as canceling a subscription.
In many systems, billing runs through a separate platform (App Store, Google Play, Stripe, PayPal, or your bank).
Why Charges Can Continue After Account Deletion
- The subscription was never canceled—only the account was removed
- Billing is managed by a third-party store (App Store / Google Play) that still has an active renewal
- You deleted the wrong account (different email, Apple ID, Google account, or login method)
- The charge is a scheduled renewal that was already queued before deletion
- The service has multiple subscription tiers and one is still active
Quick Checks That Usually Reveal the Cause
- Look at the merchant name on the charge (it may differ from the app name)
- Check your App Store / Google Play subscription list for anything still active
- Search your email for a receipt and match the account identifier used
- Compare the billing date to your deletion date (queued renewals can post later)
- Check whether you have more than one login method tied to the same service
What to Do Next (Without Making It Worse)
- Cancel the subscription from the billing platform (store or payment provider), not inside the deleted account
- If it’s an App Store / Google Play charge, request a refund through the store’s purchase history
- If it’s PayPal or a card auto-payment, cancel the “preapproved payment” or recurring mandate
- Take screenshots of the charge details and any receipts before contacting support
What You Should Avoid Doing
- Don’t delete more accounts hoping the charge will stop
- Don’t re-subscribe “just to cancel” unless support tells you to
- Don’t dispute the charge with your bank before you confirm where it came from
If you’re being charged after deleting your account, the fix is usually simple: find where the subscription lives, and cancel it there.