Strange $13.99 Amazon Deduction on My Bank Account

MilkDrinker on 22/10/2018 - 19:16
Last edited 22/10/2018 - 19:37

Last night I was checking my bank account for any problems and found a 13.99 deduction from amazon that I couldn't account for.

Turns out I must have pressed the wrong button and SUBSCRIBED to "Kindle Unlimited" a few months ago instead of BUYING one the many free books that ozbargain list from amazon.

I checked my account and I found I had a few months of this, thinking I got screwed for about ~$60 on free kindle books I tried to find a way out.

So after a quick google, found a whirlpool article mentioning the same situation I was in; that I should call the amazon number "1800 064 122" and make sure to inquire about the deduction and cancel it, also possibly getting my money back.

It worked great and I got a FULL REFUND. Seems like amazon are great for refunds for silly people like me who don't notice things like this.

Since this is the site where I get nearly all my "free" ebooks I thought someone else might have Derped with their free purchases and done the same.

Hope noone gets reverse ozbargained and has to pay for their ebooks

source for help : https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2521478
source for problems : Your Account > Manage Kindle Unlimited Membership
Since there isn't a forum for books I'll post it here

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  • MilkDrinker on 22/10/2018 - 19:20

    Also I'll note that Kindle unlimited is NOT linked to prime, so if you ever click "read it for 0.00" on an amazon ebook you will probably get this charge after your trial finishes.

  • Gandalf the Thrifty on 22/10/2018 - 20:39

    Amazon seem pretty good for sending emails, did you get one when joined Kindle Unlimited?

    • MilkDrinker on 22/10/2018 - 20:49

      Checked my email and yes I did get it, probably thought it was a bundle like with prime video and prime music

  • Quantumcat on 22/10/2018 - 20:41

    Had something similar when I accidentally 1-clicked to purchase an ebook that was previously free. Got my ~$5 back no problem.

  • Blue Cat on 22/10/2018 - 21:28

    I once bought a free audiobook from amazon - I wonder if I didn't "sign-up" for Audible or whatever too.
    Is there a way to check this in my account? I can't find anything "AMAZON" on my bank account transactions.

  • MilkDrinker on 22/10/2018 - 21:32

    When you look at the drop down menu over "hello Blue cat Your account" on amazon top front page the "Your Kindle unlimited" link should show if you are in it or not

  • povertytrap on 23/10/2018 - 10:40

    I found that Amazon have charged me for free trials of Prime and Audible. Had to get credit card company to reverse the charges.

    • spersephone on 23/10/2018 - 12:41

      The charges would have kicked in after the trials ended, if you hadn’t cancelled.

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