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Why Was I Charged Before My 7-Day Free Trial Was Over?

What to do if you were billed unexpectedly during your trial period.

Written by Jordan Blake

Apple and Google manage all payments and refunds for in-app purchases directly. If you didn't cancel before your 7-day trial ended, they automatically converted your trial to a paid subscription.

Refund requests must be submitted within 7 calendar days of the initial charge to be eligible, as per Playbook’s refund policy.

Step 1 — Cancel your subscription

Cancel first to prevent future charges. See our cancellation guide, or follow Apple's guide at support.apple.com/en-us/ht202039

Step 2 — Request a refund

  • Apple: Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com — Playbook will approve refund requests on our end. - Alternatively, on iPhone/iPad: Open Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions to manage or cancel the subscription. For refunds, still submit the request via Apple’s Report a Problem portal.

If you file a dispute (chargeback) with your bank for a subscription payment, your subscription will be automatically canceled. Refunds cannot be processed while the dispute is active.

A refund decision will only be made after your bank reaches a final decision on the dispute. If your subscription was billed directly by Playbook and meets the eligibility criteria, you can request a refund through the Playbook support team. Ensure your request is submitted within the 7-day window.

Still need help? Email us at support@playbookapp.io

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