Billing & Payment Issues
Payment Declined
Payment Declined
A declined payment doesn’t always mean there’s a problem with your account — it often comes down to your card or bank. Here are the most common reasons a payment is declined and how to fix each one.Insufficient funds
Your account balance may not cover the subscription charge. Check your bank account and ensure you have enough available funds, then retry the payment from Account → Billing → Retry Payment.Card details entered incorrectly
Even a single wrong digit in your card number, expiry date, or CVV will cause a decline. Go to Account → Billing → Payment Methods, remove the existing card, and re-enter the details carefully.Card expired
Your card may have reached its expiry date. Check the date printed on the front of your card and update it under Account → Billing → Payment Methods → Update Card (see the “Updating an Expired Card” section below for step-by-step instructions).Bank blocked the charge
Some banks flag unfamiliar or recurring charges and block them as a precaution. Call the number on the back of your card or log into your banking app and look for a notification asking you to authorize the charge. Once approved, retry the payment.Credit limit reached
If you’ve reached your card’s credit limit, the payment will be declined. Pay down your balance or use a different card.Card not enabled for online or international transactions
Some banks restrict cards to in-person or domestic transactions by default. Contact your bank to enable card-not-present (CNP) or international transactions.Try a different payment method
If you continue to experience declines, add an alternative payment method — a different credit/debit card or PayPal — under Account → Billing → Add Payment Method and set it as the default.
After three consecutive failed payment attempts, your subscription may be paused. Your account data is retained for 30 days, giving you time to update your payment details and resume access.
Updating an Expired or Invalid Card
Updating an Expired or Invalid Card
Keeping your payment details current prevents subscription interruptions. Here’s how to update your card:
- Sign in to your account and go to Account → Billing → Payment Methods.
- Find the card you want to update and click Edit.
- Update the expiry date and CVV. If the card number has changed (e.g., your bank issued a new card), select Remove and then Add Payment Method to enter the new card.
- Click Save. The updated card will be used on your next billing date.
- If a payment is currently overdue, click Retry Payment after saving to process the outstanding charge immediately and restore full access.
Duplicate Charges
Duplicate Charges
Seeing the same charge appear twice on your statement is understandably alarming. Before contacting support, check the following:Verify the charge dates and amounts
Log in to Account → Billing → Billing History and compare the dates and amounts of the charges in question. Two charges on different dates may be legitimate — for example, a charge from the free trial ending and the first regular billing cycle starting close together.Check for multiple subscriptions
If you have more than one account (e.g., a personal and a family account) or signed up through different platforms (directly through us vs. through an app store), you may be seeing charges from separate subscriptions. Check your Apple ID, Google Play, or Roku billing history if applicable.Allow 3–5 business days
Some banks show a temporary authorization hold alongside the actual charge, which can look like a duplicate. Authorization holds typically drop off within 3–5 business days.If the charge is genuinely duplicated
Contact our billing support team with the two transaction IDs (found in Billing History) and we’ll investigate and issue a refund for the duplicate charge within 5–7 business days.
If you were billed by an app store (Apple, Google, Roku, Amazon) rather than directly by us, we are unable to issue refunds for those charges — you’ll need to contact the app store’s support team directly. Your billing history will show “Billed by Apple” or similar if this applies to you.
Not Receiving a Payment Receipt
Not Receiving a Payment Receipt
Receipts are emailed automatically to the address on your account after every successful payment. If yours isn’t arriving:Check your spam folder
Payment confirmation emails are sometimes filtered as promotional or spam. Search your inbox for emails from our billing team and add the sender address to your contacts to prevent future filtering.Verify your account email address
Go to Account → Settings → Account Details and confirm the email address listed is the one you’re checking. If it’s outdated, update it and your future receipts will go to the new address.Download receipts manually
You don’t need to wait for an email — all past receipts are available to download at any time. Go to Account → Billing → Billing History, find the payment in question, and click Download Receipt to get a PDF copy.Request a resend
From Billing History, you can also click Resend Receipt next to any transaction to have the confirmation email sent again immediately.
Subscription Shows Active but Content Is Locked
Subscription Shows Active but Content Is Locked
If your account shows an active subscription but you’re seeing a paywall or being prompted to subscribe, something is out of sync between your billing status and your access. Try these steps in order:Sign out and sign back in
Your session may be holding a cached copy of your account status. Sign out fully, sign back in, and check whether the content is now accessible.Check which subscription tier you’re on
Some content (e.g., premium channels, live sports, or 4K titles) is only available on higher-tier plans. Go to Account → Subscription to review your current plan and compare it with what’s included.Check your subscription renewal date
If your subscription recently renewed, there may be a brief processing delay. Wait 15–30 minutes and try again.Verify payment was successful
Go to Account → Billing → Billing History to confirm your most recent payment completed successfully. If it shows “Failed” or “Pending,” follow the steps in the “Payment Declined” section above.Subscribed through an app store?
If you subscribed via Apple, Google Play, or another platform, your subscription is managed there. Sign in on that platform and confirm the subscription is active. If it is, restore your purchases:
- iOS: Go to Account → Subscription → Restore Purchases.
- Android: Uninstall and reinstall the app, then sign in — purchases restore automatically.
Promo Code Not Working
Promo Code Not Working
Promo codes and discount vouchers have specific terms attached. Here’s what to check before concluding a code is broken:Check the expiry date
All promo codes have an expiration date. If the code has expired, it will no longer be accepted.Verify eligibility requirements
Most promo codes are for new subscribers only, a specific plan tier, or a specific billing period (monthly vs. annual). Read the terms of the promotion carefully to confirm your account qualifies.Enter the code exactly as provided
Promo codes are case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as shown — no spaces, extra characters, or substitutions. Copy and paste the code directly from the source if possible.Where to enter a promo code
- New sign-up: Enter the code on the checkout page before completing your subscription.
- Existing account: Go to Account → Billing → Promo Code and enter the code there.
Disputing a Charge
Disputing a Charge
If you believe you’ve been charged incorrectly — for a subscription you cancelled, a plan you didn’t upgrade to, or an amount that doesn’t match what you agreed to — here’s how to handle it.Step 1: Review your billing history
Go to Account → Billing → Billing History and verify the charge details, including the date, amount, and plan description. Compare this against any cancellation confirmation emails you may have received.Step 2: Check your cancellation status
Cancelling a subscription stops future renewals but does not immediately end access — you retain access until the end of the current billing period. If you cancelled and were still charged, confirm the cancellation was completed before the renewal date by checking for a cancellation confirmation email.Step 3: Contact our billing support team
If a charge is genuinely in error, contact support with:
- Your account email address
- The transaction ID from your Billing History
- The amount and date of the charge
- A brief description of why you believe it’s incorrect
Please contact our billing support team before filing a chargeback with your bank. Chargebacks trigger a formal dispute process that takes significantly longer to resolve and may result in your account being suspended while the investigation is open. Our team can almost always resolve billing errors faster through direct contact.