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joyanisa74
4 years agoNew member | Level 2
How can I cancel and get a refund?
Please help! I was charged just shy of $200 on a DropBox acct that I did not know was there. Please help me cancel and get the refund
- Hi everyone,Here is some key info on cancelling accounts and refunds:If you want to claim a valid refund, you need to contact support for assistance. This is the safest way to process your personal info (i.e. bank account details, invoices etc) instead on our public forum.
Tip: Visit the support page while you're NOT signed in to a Dropbox account and the Community Forum, and you'll see an option for Billing issues. To cancel a paid Dropbox plan, you can follow these instructions. When cancelling, your account will change to Dropbox Basic at the end of your current billing cycle (monthly or yearly) and you should not be charged again.Apple/Direct DebitIf you purchased your Dropbox subscription via the Apple App Store, you need to reach out to Apple directly to request a refund. Apple's refund policy covers purchases made in the last 90 days only. More info here.If you paid for your Dropbox subscription by direct debit, you are able to request a chargeback through your bank, you can contact them to request a refund.If you did not create a Dropbox subscription and/or do not recognize the charge:- Check your billing information (if you have an account). Log in to dropbox.com > Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the top-right corner > Click Settings > Click Billing.
- You can also use our Look up tool to check a credit or debit card purchase
- Contact support if you don’t have an account and/or would like to report an unauthorised transaction.
Notes on refunds:- If you live in the EU, UK, or Turkey, you qualify for a refund should you cancel your Dropbox Plus, Family, Professional, or Essentials subscription within 14 days of the initial purchase. You can contact support to request it.
- Refunds are often not offered for Dropbox subscriptions and team member licences.
- You're able to cancel your Paid Account at any time. Refunds are only issued if required by law, so make sure to cancel before your current billing cycle ends if you wish.
Hope this helps!Sam
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- Rich3 years ago
Super User II
cjourne1 wrote:
I subscribed to the free trial two years ago and have been getting charged by this merchant ever since. I filed a support ticket but would like to speak with someone because I have never used the Dropbox sign product since the free trial.
Did you cancel the trial before it ended? If not, it automatically converts to a paid subscription. You can likely cancel the subscription, but it's doubtful that you'll be able to receive a refund.
- vikas_3 years agoNew member | Level 2
HI
I recently got charged for upgradation of Dropbox Professional!. Though I had no intention to purchase.
I doing my fellowship training in singapore which is self funded, so for last one year i am not earning
I couldn't get any means of contacting drop box for refund of payment
It sincerely request to drop box to cancel my subsription and refund my money
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- Rich3 years ago
Super User II
vikas_ wrote:
I recently got charged for upgradation of Dropbox Professional!. Though I had no intention to purchase.
You can try contacting Support, though in most cases, subscriptions are non-refundable.
- warren green3 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Hi Nancy
Can a support ticket assist with this? I have tried some of the other suggestions such as logging into Dropbox from another browser and couldn't find the Billing/Disputes on the support page. I disputed the transaction with the bank on 30.01.23 and they require more information before they will liaise with the merchant's bank.
- A statement that I received a notice of cancellation via one of the following means: Email, Merchant Website Message/Live Chat Session, Form, Letter, SMS or Fax. Of which I have received nothing.
- Copies of all correspondence with the Merchant and any additional supporting documents.
All I have are copies of the conversations from the Dropbox Community.
- Megan3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
- EmilyBeck3 years agoNew member | Level 2
I was charged $31 after an initial billing period I thought was just a free plan. I can't get any phone number or process to request a refund and cancellation. Anybody else have this issue? It's maddening.
- Rich3 years ago
Super User II
EmilyBeck wrote:
I was charged $31 after an initial billing period I thought was just a free plan. I can't get any phone number or process to request a refund and cancellation.
You're told before starting the trial that it will automatically convert to a paid plan if you don't cancel before the trial ends. You can try contacting Support, but in most cases, subscriptions are non-refundable.
- seriouslymadatbutterflies3 years agoNew member | Level 2
I have a charge once amonth for approx $17 or so dollars. I first noticed this a year or so ago and thought i had dealt with it. Over and over again, once a month, this charge. I can't figure out how to get through to dropbox to cancel. I have a basic plan with no billing information listed whatsoever.
I have tried to look up the charges using the tool but it keeps giving me the same error message saying "enter expiration date".
I have no idea how long back these charges go but I need a refund for ALL OF THEM. I am so furious right now about this. You're charging me when I have not asked to pay for anything and not given my credit info.
My email is [email removed as per Community Guidelines] and I need this cleared up immediately.
- Megan3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hi seriouslymadatbutterflies, rest assured that I am here to help!
I just sent you an email, in order for us to have a closer look into this. Reply back to me, and we'll take it from there.
Thanks!
- johnHouston3 years agoExplorer | Level 4
I made a request to Dropbox for a refund after I found they were charging an expired card for over three years (I do not use Dropbox and have used ~28mb of storage). They agreed the card should not have been charged and refunded the most recent year without issue, but said it was "Dropbox policy" they are unable to refund anything beyond a year. I didn't understand why the previous years were any different than the most recent, but was told by four different Dropbox agents their hands are tied and they pointed to this "Dropbox policy".
Fine, I read through all their policies and Terms of Service and wasn't able to locate this policy anywhere, so I asked. I was then told there isn't a policy and things are handled on a "case by case basis".
So now that there's no policy to point to... they've gone radio silent to every followup email. They are not able to provide any reason or "policy", which is starting to feel their official position is "too bad, you didn't catch us in time".
Be careful out there!
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