You signed up for a free trial.
You expected one charge after it ended.
But when you check your card, there are two charges.
This often happens when the free trial converts to a paid plan while another billing trigger runs at the same time.
Free trials can overlap with automatic billing if timing or account data doesn’t sync properly.
Why Free Trial Charges Get Duplicated
- The trial converted while a renewal charge was already scheduled
- The app and web versions triggered billing separately
- You signed up for the trial more than once on the same account
- Account data didn’t update before billing ran
How to Confirm It’s a Duplicate Charge
- Both charges are from the same service
- The amounts are identical or very close
- The charges occurred within a short time window
- Only one subscription is actually active
What You Should Avoid Doing
- Don’t start another trial or plan
- Don’t cancel your card immediately
- Don’t assume both charges are valid
If a free trial ends and you see two charges, it’s usually a billing overlap—not two separate subscriptions.