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Cancel Microsoft 365 Trial and Request Refund for Unauthorized Charges
Question details
The user needs to identify an unknown or duplicate charge, cancel an active Microsoft 365 trial, and request a refund for unauthorized recurring payments.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Resolving unauthorized or duplicate billing charges originating from a Microsoft 365 trial subscription.
- Observed behavior
- Unknown, duplicate, or recurring subscription charges appear on the user's bank or credit card statement without their explicit authorization.
Gather your recent bank statements, payment cards, and access to all email accounts you might have used to sign up for Microsoft services to verify the origin of the charges.
Review Account History and Cancel the Trial Online
Identify the service tied to the charge and cancel the subscription directly from your Microsoft account dashboard to stop future billing.
Most trial charges or recurring subscriptions can be managed directly through the Microsoft account associated with the payment method. Canceling the subscription stops future charges.
Navigate to the Microsoft account website and sign in using the email address associated with the suspected charge.
Click on 'Services & subscriptions' from the top navigation menu to view all active trials and paid plans.
Locate the Microsoft 365 trial or duplicate subscription, click 'Manage', and then select 'Cancel subscription'. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm.
Contact Microsoft Billing Support for a Refund
If the charge is unauthorized, duplicate, or does not appear in your account, contact Microsoft Support to request an investigation and refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was I charged after signing up for a 14-day free trial?
Microsoft 365 free trials typically require a payment method upon signup. If the trial is not canceled before the 14-day period ends, auto-renewal automatically converts it into a paid subscription and charges your card.
How long does it take for a Microsoft subscription refund to process?
Once Microsoft Billing and Support approves your refund request, it usually takes 3 to 5 business days for the funds to appear in your bank account, depending on your financial institution.
What should I do if the unauthorized charge doesn't appear in my Microsoft account?
The charge might be linked to a different Microsoft account (like a family member's) or your payment details may have been compromised. Contact your bank to dispute the unauthorized charge and contact Microsoft Support with the transaction details.
