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How to Cancel Adobe Acrobat Subscription and Stop Pending Charges
Question details
The user wants to cancel an Adobe Acrobat subscription after a free trial and needs to remove a $9.99 pending monthly charge.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Attempting to completely stop billing and remove pending bank charges after ending a software free trial.
- Observed behavior
- A pending monthly charge of $9.99 still appears on the user's account despite canceling the subscription.
Ensure you have the login credentials for the account (such as Google Play or your Adobe ID) used to make the original purchase, and check your bank statement to confirm if the charge is marked as 'pending' or fully posted.
Cancel the Acrobat Subscription via Google Play Store
Use this method if you originally purchased your Adobe Acrobat subscription through an Android device.
If you subscribed to Adobe Acrobat using an Android device, the billing is managed by Google Play rather than Adobe. You must cancel the recurring payment directly through your Google account to stop future charges.
Launch the Google Play Store app on your Android smartphone or tablet.
Tap your profile icon located in the top right corner of the screen.
Select 'Payments & subscriptions' from the menu, and then tap on 'Subscriptions'.
Find 'Adobe Acrobat' from your list of active subscriptions and tap on it.
Tap 'Cancel subscription' at the bottom of the screen and follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your cancellation.
Cancel via Adobe Account Management
Follow this method if you purchased the subscription directly from Adobe's website.
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- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and download the free software for your Windows, Mac, or mobile device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I still see a pending charge after canceling my Acrobat free trial?
Pending charges are often authorization holds placed by your bank or the app store to verify your payment method. If you cancel before the trial ends, this hold will drop off and will not result in an actual charge. The funds usually clear in 3 to 5 business days depending on your financial institution.
Can I get a refund if the Adobe Acrobat subscription charge has already posted?
If the charge has officially posted rather than just pending, you will need to request a refund through Google Play support (if purchased on an Android device) or contact Adobe Customer Support directly. Adobe generally provides full refunds if canceled within 14 days of the initial purchase.
How do I know if my Adobe subscription was purchased via Google Play or Adobe directly?
Check your email for the original receipt. If the email receipt is from Google Play, your subscription is managed there. If the receipt is from Adobe, you must manage and cancel the subscription through your Adobe ID account online.
Will I lose access to Acrobat immediately after canceling?
No, you will typically retain access to the premium features of Adobe Acrobat until the end of your current billing cycle or the end of your ongoing free trial period.
