Zwift payment

General Discussion
#5

Hi @Tom_Lynch3773
Did you receive the $2 refund that our agent promised you on October 7? Enough time has elapsed that you should have seen that on your card statement.

For those reading along wondering why there’s a small discrepancy on the bill - Zwift is required by local laws to apply tax in certain jurisdictions. A detailed FAQ on this issue can be found on our support.zwift.com

Compliance with a slew of tax laws within many US local jurisdictions as well as the laws of multiple other countries is a complex process for our Finance, Accounting, and Web teams. Implementing them correctly so we’re in compliance with all of them AND in a manner that makes it painless for Zwifters takes time. Your frustration is readily apparent, and we wanted you to grasp the scale of this global undertaking.

We appreciate your patience while we continue to hone this to a smooth polish. If you would like to address your specific bill, please email us back and our agents will be happy to help.

#6

Yeah I did receive the refund, but regardless of whether you’re working through it or not - this is a legal requirement to sell a product in Australia that the pricing reflects what you actually pay. So based on that, you should not be selling in Australia until your issue is fixed.

“we wanted you to grasp the scale of this global undertaking.” - maybe you should focus less on expansion and marketing and more on getting your product right.

#7

Yes it will cost more than it states.

#8

Thanks… I just discovered I have been overcharged for the last four months. No prior word from Zwift on the matter. Looks like I have to ask.

#9

@M_C4
To be clear: we are NOT overcharging. We are required by law to collect tax in some regions, and we need to comply as long as the laws are in effect.

This FAQ outlines the changes that went into effect in July 2019, and customers in those regions were notified in several ways:
Existing Zwifters at that time were sent an email.
Folks that started after that date are notified upon checkout at the time of purchase.
We also have the tax policy posted in our terms of service.

We’re not happy about the added cost on your end, or the increased complexity on ours. But we have to pay the tax people. If you want to change that - please contact your local elected officials to change e-commerce laws.

#10

No email or any other such notification. No invoices/receipts from Zwift either. Only Paypal payment notifications. FAQ is as clear as mud.

I am also curious how Staff claims I have not been overcharged when Tom in the same situation is issued a refund.

#11

This is factually incorrect. :woman_facepalming: Here is the checkout page:

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#12

Why did Zwift decide to write TOTAL INCLUSIVE OF TAX and then add tax later?

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#13

That’s the exact screen I saw when paying also. Then sure enough the $22 comes out

Are you Aussie Tom?

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#14

Hi.
During the year, there are months that I cannot use Zwift. Can I pay only for the months I use?

#15

Hi, Rui,
welcome)
yes, you can. I’ve already used this option several times:

  • just cancel your account - that’s it )

The coolest thing is that when you canceling your account (payments stops), but Zwift still keeps all of your data (your in-game lvl, your bikes and achievements!), so you can come back several month later and have your own account just waiting for you ).

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#16

or cancel only the payment?

#17

This is the thing, sounds strange, but you just canceling your account. And by canceling the account your canceling your monthly payments.
By the way, you will still have about 20 or 25 km free ride per month. And Zwift run is still free for the moment.

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#18
  1. Log in to Zwift.com.
  2. Select your profile icon in the top right corner.
  3. Select My Profile .
  4. Go to Settings .
  5. Select Billing .
  6. Select Cancel membership .
  7. Select Confirm Cancellation .

Ride On.

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#19

I too am in Australia and I had the $19.99 which includes taxes on my first month but was charged $21.99.

Looks like this problem also happens with pre-paid membership cards - Last week I bought a 12 month membership card from Pushys in Brisbane when I got my new trainer and after I applied the card my account now says I will be charged $2 on my next payment which is illegal with our tax laws

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. The card I purchased included Tax so Zwift can’t charge me tax again.

I’ve emailed Zwift and I’m waiting a reply …

#20

Jumping onto this thread as I saw it on the Zwift OZ FB page.

Looking at my AMEX card I’m paying 16.49USD per month which with conversion fees etc goes to 24.73AUD a month. Are we saying then it should be possible to convert it to an Australian charge and pay less? If so how do I do this?

#21

Just cancelled my sub and then repurchased. Pricing is correctly displayed.

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#22

Double check your invoice/receipt? - You should not have been charged GST on the gift card. I sell gift cards in my company, and no GST is chargeable on gift cards themselves. GST is charged at the time of purchasing the items that you pay for your gift cards. The gift cards are, in effect, cash. If you had a 19.99 gift card for Zwift, eg, you’d have $19.99 to redeem. The monthly cost is AUD$19.99 PLUS GST - so the cost is AUD21.99. Your card is $2 short - hence the extras.

#23

Has anyone received an email about the change? If so please can they post it. I’ve searched my notifications from Zwift and can’t find anything from July 2019 about being able to pay in AUD. I’m paying US$16.49 which is AUD $24.81 via Paypal. How long does it take for the membership to be cancelled - does it run to the end of the payment period or is it effective immediately?

#25

The email explaining the addition of taxes to your subscription should have been sent out several days before the first charge that would have been affected. More information on the change can be found here.

As for the option to pay through non-US currency, that was added a while before then. The system wasn’t able to automatically switch you over, but canceling and starting a new subscription should fix it. In case you need instructions for canceling, that would be here.

Additionally, your membership will continue until the next bill date regardless of when you cancel.