SaaS Apps Charge Mobile Wallet Users Automatically Without Clear Subscription Consent
Users in markets where GCash and similar mobile wallets are the primary payment method find themselves auto-charged by SaaS subscriptions without adequate consent or refund flows. The refund process is opaque and difficult to navigate, leaving customers feeling trapped. This subscription transparency gap disproportionately affects mobile-first users in Southeast Asia.
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