You receive a notification.
“Payment approved.”
You assume the subscription renewed.
You stop checking your account.
Later, your access stops.
The service is locked.
The renewal never completed.
Why This Confusion Happens
- Approval alerts trigger before billing finalizes
- Banks confirm authorization — not completion
- Failed processing can happen after approval
- System retries may still be pending
Approval vs. Completed Renewal
- Approval = card authorized
- Completion = billing successfully processed
- Access renews only after completion
- Authorization alone does not extend service
How to Confirm Real Renewal
- Check subscription status inside the account
- Look for updated billing date
- Confirm invoice or receipt issued
- Verify access period extension
Approval alerts can create false reassurance.
Only completed billing guarantees renewal.