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Still charged after cancelling? What to do
Updated November 9, 2026. Calm steps, in order, with an example message.
A charge after you cancelled is frustrating, but it is usually fixable with proof and a clear written request. Start with the company, and keep your card issuer as the next step.
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1. Gather your proof
The confirmation email or screenshot, a confirmation or reference number, or the dated written request you sent.
2. Contact the company in writing
Example message:
“Hi, I cancelled my membership (Member #12345) on [date], confirmation number [number]. I was charged $39.99 on [date] after that. Please refund this charge, confirm the account is closed, and confirm no further charges will be made. Thank you, Jordan Lee”
If you never got a confirmation, send a written cancellation request now and keep a copy.
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3. If it is not fixed, contact your card issuer
Share your proof and the dates. Disputes have time limits, so check your issuer's terms.
4. Check the next statement
Make sure the refund posts and no new charges appear.
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What should I do first if I am charged after cancelling?
Find your proof: the cancellation confirmation, a confirmation number, or the dated written request you sent. Then contact the company and ask for the charge to be reversed.
When should I contact my card issuer?
If the company does not fix it after you contact them with your proof. Card issuers have dispute processes with time limits, so do not wait too long. Check your issuer's terms.
What if I never got a confirmation?
Send a written cancellation request now, keep a copy, and note the date and any reference number from earlier calls.
Is this legal or financial advice?
No. It is practical communication guidance. Results vary.
Guidance only, not legal, financial, or tax advice. Results vary. This is a communication aid, not a guarantee of any outcome.