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Surfshark Charged Me Full Price at Renewal

Ongoing Web, iOS, Android Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer

After the intro term, Surfshark renews yearly at $79 (Starter), $99 (One) or $119 (One+) before tax. Renewed subscriptions aren't covered by the 30-day guarantee, so cancel auto-renewal early and contact support right away if you were charged.

Most likely fix: Contact support immediately.

Symptoms

An unexpected charge of around $79-$119 (or more with tax) a year or two after signing up at about $2/month.

Why it happens

  • Intro prices only apply to the first term; plans auto-renew at the full renewal price
  • The renewal reminder email went unnoticed (none is sent for 1-month plans)
  • Renewal prices may be A/B tested, so they can differ between users

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Contact support immediately

    1. Open live chat on surfshark.com as soon as you see the charge
    2. Ask to cancel the renewal and whether a refund is possible; renewals aren't covered by the guarantee, so it's at their discretion

  2. 2. Turn off auto-renewal right after buying

    1. Go to my.surfshark.com/account/cancel-renewal
    2. You keep access until the paid term ends

  3. 3. Re-subscribe at the new-customer price

    1. When your term ends, compare the current intro deal with the renewal price
    2. Buy a new plan instead of renewing if it's cheaper

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