bug reportCustomer Experience · Service & Billing DisputessituationalBillingSAASB2CSubscription

Canva Phantom Subscription Charges Despite No Active Account

A user confirmed no active Canva subscriptions across accounts yet still received unexpected charges. The platform's account management does not surface all active billing relationships, creating invisible subscription traps. Disproportionately affects users with multiple Canva accounts or old free trials.

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