Unknown Charges from Azure.

Rahul Panuganti 0 Reputation points
2025-07-20T10:02:32.7666667+00:00

I got charged INR 2,846.92, don't know for what.
In February/March I gave my card details to learn Azure, I was on free trial.

Then out of now where I got a message in May that I've been charged.

I don't understand, how can they charge if I'm on free trial.

How to resolve this issue, please help.

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  1. Andreas Baumgarten 132.9K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-07-20T20:19:59.3966667+00:00

    Hi @Rahul Panuganti ,

    if you are on an Azure Free Account you have a spending limit of 200US$ within 30 days.

    After 30 days you will be notified the free period will finish and you have to options:

    • Do nothing (default) and the Azure Subscription will be disabled and deleted (after a certain time).
    • Switch to a PayAsYouGo Azure Subscription and you can use all the services but you will be charged for usage.

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    Source: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/purchase-options/azure-account#FAQ

    If you created the Azure Free Account in February/March 2025 the trial period of 30 days is over.

    (If the reply was helpful please don't forget to upvote and/or accept as answer, thank you)

    Regards

    Andreas Baumgarten

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