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How to get back payment - Century Tech

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WishIWasSomewhereElse · 01/10/2020 13:32

I signed up to the free access to Century during lockdown (it was through a recommendation thread by MNHQ).

After it ended they offered a 30 day free trial of their full courses, which included 11+ courses. I signed up, but upon first use, realised it wasn't what we were looking for, so asked for it to be cancelled, and received an email confirming my account would be deactivated.

I found out today that they have taken nearly £20 from my account (not a lot to most people, but it is to me, especially right now, I just don't have it to spare).

I thought, as it was the same amount, the same day, each month, that it would be covered by the direct debit guarantee. But it's not there, nor is it under standing orders, so I assume they can just take money from me, and I am unable to stop it.

I have tweeted them, called them and emailed them. They haven't responded, except on the phone, then it was they would talk to the person who said she'd cancel my account.

I'm panicking, as there is nowhere on their site to cancel subscriptions (which is why I emailed them nearly a month ago), and I'm not sure how to cancel future payments if they are not being processed by direct debit or standing orders - I can't see how they set up a payment for each month without it, and I didn't realise they could keep my card details to input them each month?

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AnathemaPulsifer · 01/10/2020 13:35

Sounds like they’ve set up a recurring charge on your debit card. Contact your bank to see whether they can charge it back.

WishIWasSomewhereElse · 01/10/2020 13:39

Thank you - it is impossible to find anything on their site. I just assumed that it would be a direct debit.

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WishIWasSomewhereElse · 01/10/2020 13:44

Waiting for the bank, but they said in a message you need to give the company 15 days - but I'm not sure if that's right, as I cancelled a month ago, so they shouldn't have my card details after that anyway?

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WishIWasSomewhereElse · 01/10/2020 13:51

Anyone know if they should have deleted my card details when I had confirmation they would cancel my subscription?

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CENTURYTech · 02/10/2020 15:00

Dear @WishIWasSomewhereElse

We are very sorry to hear about this – please accept our full apologies. We believe we have now resolved this for you and responded, but as we can’t identify you from your post please do drop us a quick email with ‘Mumsnet’ in the subject line so we can be sure.

Please do accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Best regards,
Troy

Senior Partnerships Manager
CENTURY

WishIWasSomewhereElse · 02/10/2020 15:03

@CENTURYTech it was me, you have been incredibly helpful and I thank you for your help and responses.

Thanks again.

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