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01-22-26 | 01:26 PM
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Hello,
Long time member that stopped coming here years ago. I want to stop the automatic subscription charges that I seem to be getting. I can't figure out where that option is. Thanks for the help.
Long time member that stopped coming here years ago. I want to stop the automatic subscription charges that I seem to be getting. I can't figure out where that option is. Thanks for the help.
01-22-26 | 01:58 PM
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From: Brooklyn, NY
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As I understand it, you must do it from your PayPal account (search Help there), though there should be an option to do it on your account here.
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Anybody can become angry--that is easy; but to be angry with the right person,
and to the right degree, and at the right time, and for the right purpose, and in
the right way--that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.
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01-22-26 | 06:00 PM
#3
Correct, you do it in your PayPal account.
Thread moved from Introductions forum to User Assistance forum.
Thread moved from Introductions forum to User Assistance forum.
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01-23-26 | 09:14 AM
#5
Facts just confuse people
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When you go to paypal, click the gear icon in the top right, then select <payments> in the bar. Scroll down to <Automatic payments> and click that. If you use paypal for different things you might be surprised what's there.
Bike Forums shows up as MH Sub I, LLC. When you click on it to open the details, look near the bottom and click <stop paying with paypal>
This is when using a browser. It might be different with the phone app.
Bike Forums shows up as MH Sub I, LLC. When you click on it to open the details, look near the bottom and click <stop paying with paypal>
This is when using a browser. It might be different with the phone app.
03-23-26 | 05:19 PM
#6
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From: UK, New Forest
Bikes: 1948-49 Allin SB Long Term Resto 1948 Raleigh Lenton Clubman Frame Project 1950 Raleigh Clubman Frame Project 1951 Claud Butler New Allrounder Frame Project 1959 Claud Butler European 1977 Motobécane C4 1977 Carlton Clubman 1980 Gitane Sprint
Premium membership states "Validity periods marked * indicate that purchasing this subscription is recurring, this means after the period is complete it will automatically be renewed".
I would pay for premium membership if it did not automatically renew, I have an aversion to auto-renew, and would pay a small surcharge for a one off payment for a fixed period. I am interested, does anyone else feel like this?
I would pay for premium membership if it did not automatically renew, I have an aversion to auto-renew, and would pay a small surcharge for a one off payment for a fixed period. I am interested, does anyone else feel like this?
03-23-26 | 05:53 PM
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From: Hotel CA / DFW
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Premium membership states "Validity periods marked * indicate that purchasing this subscription is recurring, this means after the period is complete it will automatically be renewed".
I would pay for premium membership if it did not automatically renew, I have an aversion to auto-renew, and would pay a small surcharge for a one off payment for a fixed period. I am interested, does anyone else feel like this?
I would pay for premium membership if it did not automatically renew, I have an aversion to auto-renew, and would pay a small surcharge for a one off payment for a fixed period. I am interested, does anyone else feel like this?
This is why all the streaming services offer a free period since they are counting on many who will neglect to cancel. Do many or any auto-renewals contact the subscriber letting them know the service is being extended? This would be nice but not a money making action.
Last edited by joesch; 03-23-26 at 05:57 PM.
03-24-26 | 04:37 AM
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Bikes: 1972 Motobecane Grand Record, 2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7,'26 Spesh Diverge, '22 Kona Dew+
I abhor auto-renewal for subscriptions myself, but when the savings makes the choice attractive I've made a practice of putting a marker in my calendar app ten days before a sub charges me again.
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03-24-26 | 10:00 AM
#9
Facts just confuse people
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From: Mississippi
Bikes: Tarmac Disc Comp Di2 - 2020
Premium membership states "Validity periods marked * indicate that purchasing this subscription is recurring, this means after the period is complete it will automatically be renewed".
I would pay for premium membership if it did not automatically renew, I have an aversion to auto-renew, and would pay a small surcharge for a one off payment for a fixed period. I am interested, does anyone else feel like this?
I would pay for premium membership if it did not automatically renew, I have an aversion to auto-renew, and would pay a small surcharge for a one off payment for a fixed period. I am interested, does anyone else feel like this?
As I've mentioned to others, you should look at the entities that are already authorized to withdraw from your PayPal account. If you use PayPal often, you probably will be surprised that some you didn't think you authorized are already on it..
03-24-26 | 04:30 PM
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From: UK, New Forest
Bikes: 1948-49 Allin SB Long Term Resto 1948 Raleigh Lenton Clubman Frame Project 1950 Raleigh Clubman Frame Project 1951 Claud Butler New Allrounder Frame Project 1959 Claud Butler European 1977 Motobécane C4 1977 Carlton Clubman 1980 Gitane Sprint
All you have to do is go to your PayPal account and de-authorize the ability of them to renew it. And you can probably do that very soon after paying for your subscription. Though I'd give it a few days before I doing that.
As I've mentioned to others, you should look at the entities that are already authorized to withdraw from your PayPal account. If you use PayPal often, you probably will be surprised that some you didn't think you authorized are already on it..
As I've mentioned to others, you should look at the entities that are already authorized to withdraw from your PayPal account. If you use PayPal often, you probably will be surprised that some you didn't think you authorized are already on it..
I agree with you that many people forget what they have signed up for and companies take money for years without people realising, which is why so many companies insist on it..........which is the reason I don't do it. Would support BF as it is a great forum, but not with auto-renew.
