App Subscription Flows Request Auto-Payment Authorization Far Exceeding Stated Price
Shopify app subscriptions processed through local payment providers like Paytm request recurring auto-debit authorization amounts far exceeding the advertised subscription fee, with no explanation of the discrepancy. Users interpret this as fraud and abandon the subscription, while legitimate apps lose conversions due to opaque payment authorization requirements.
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