When subscribing to PredictWind, you may notice differences between the advertised subscription price and the total cost at checkout. These differences are typically due to taxes, currency conversions, or additional banking fees. Below, we clarify the most common reasons for these discrepancies:
Taxes on Subscriptions
PredictWind calculates applicable taxes in compliance with regional and international tax laws. Taxes are added to the subscription price during checkout and are not included in the advertised price. Key considerations include:
Taxes are calculated based on information like your IP address location, billing address, and the country of origin of your credit card.
If at least two of these details match, the correct tax rate is applied; otherwise, the billing address is used as the default for determining taxes.
Taxes are applied after incorporating promotional discounts, if any. These charges ensure compliance with tax laws and reflect industry-standard payment processing practices.
Currency Conversion and Bank Fees
PredictWind processes all subscription transactions in USD. If purchasing from a region with a different currency, the amount charged by your bank may vary due to:
Currency conversion rates implemented by your payment provider.
Additional fees introduced by your bank or card issuer.
The final charge on your card may differ due to these factors. To fully understand any additional costs, consult your bank or card issuer.
Promotional Pricing and Taxes
In cases where a promotional subscription price is advertised (e.g., during holiday sales), taxes are calculated on top of the discounted price. This often leads to a checkout price that exceeds the sale price you expected.
FAQs
What steps can I take to avoid additional fees?
Use a payment method that minimizes currency conversion charges.
Confirm the tax rate applicable in your region and ensure your billing details are updated.
Where can I check for more information?
Review your bank statement for exact conversion rates or additional fees.
Check PredictWind’s detailed pricing breakdown during the checkout process for transparency.
Why has my subscription pricing changed?
Promotional Period Expiry: If your initial subscription was part of a limited-time promotion (such as a discounted holiday offer), it will automatically renew at the standard subscription rate unless changes are made before the renewal date. As these promotions are not ongoing, the renewal price may be higher than what you paid during the promotional period.
Multiple Account Renewals: Some customers unknowingly have multiple accounts, with one of them set to automatically renew on a paid subscription. This can lead to unexpected charges. If you think this may be the case for you please review all email addresses and possible accounts that might have active subscriptions. The Billing team can help you consolidate subscriptions under one primary account.