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When am I billed for my subscription?

Understanding Scento subscription billing dates, payment timing, and how to update your payment method.

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When am I billed for my subscription?

Your subscription billing date is set when you first subscribe. You're charged on the same date each month - for example, if you subscribed on the 15th, you'll be billed every 15th.

How Billing Works

First Payment

  • Charged immediately when you subscribe

  • Includes your first month's fragrance(s)

  • Payment processes right at checkout

Recurring Payments

  • Same date each month (your "billing date")

  • Matches the day you subscribed

  • Example: Subscribe March 15 → Billed April 15, May 15, etc.

End-of-Month Dates

If you subscribed on the 29th, 30th, or 31st:

  • Months without that date → Billed on the last day

  • Example: Subscribe January 31 → Billed February 28 (or 29)

Finding Your Billing Date

In Your Account

Find "My Subscription" section

Your next billing date is displayed

In the Stripe Portal

Click "Manage Subscription"

View your billing history and upcoming charges

See exact dates and amounts

Billing Timeline Example

Event

Date

What Happens

Subscribe

March 15

First charge (€14.99)

Selection deadline

April 10

Last day to choose fragrance

Next billing

April 15

Monthly charge (€14.99)

Order ships

April 1-5

Fragrance delivered

Repeat

Monthly

Continuous cycle

Updating Your Payment Method

How to Update

Click "Manage Subscription"

In the Stripe portal, click "Update payment method"

Enter your new card details

Save changes

When to Update

Update your payment method if:

  • Your card is expiring soon

  • You received a new card number

  • You want to use a different card

  • A payment failed

After Updating

  • New card used for next billing

  • Previous failed payments may retry automatically

  • You'll receive confirmation email

Failed Payments

What Happens

If a payment fails:

We'll retry automatically (up to 3 times over 72 hours)

You'll receive email notifications

Update your payment method to prevent issues

Resolving Failed Payments

Check the email for an "Update Payment" link

Or go to "Manage Subscription" in your account

Enter valid payment details

The charge will be retried

If Payments Keep Failing

After multiple failures:

  • Your subscription may be paused

  • Contact [email protected] for help

  • We'll work with you to resolve the issue

Subscription Charges

Standard Billing

Plan

Monthly Charge

Basic (1 fragrance)

€14.99

Premium (2 fragrances)

€29.99

Luxury (3 fragrances)

€44.99

Premium Fragrance Surcharges

If you select a premium fragrance with an extra price:

  • Surcharge added to that month's bill

  • Example: €14.99 + €5.00 extra = €19.99 total

Changing Your Billing Date

Your billing date is tied to when you subscribed and cannot be manually changed. However:

  • Cancel and resubscribe on a different date to change your billing cycle

  • Or contact support for options

Common Questions

Can I pay yearly instead of monthly?

Currently, only monthly billing is available. This gives you maximum flexibility to pause, skip, or cancel.

Why was I charged a different amount?

This could be due to:

  • A premium fragrance with extra price

  • Currency conversion by your bank

  • Plan upgrade/downgrade

Can I get a receipt for my subscription?

Yes! View all receipts in the Stripe portal:

"Manage Subscription"

"Billing history"

Download invoices as PDF

What time am I charged?

Billing occurs based on your timezone and when the system processes subscriptions. It's typically during your billing date, though the exact hour may vary.

Can I change my billing date?

The simplest way is to cancel and resubscribe on your preferred date. Your account and preferences are preserved.

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Still Need Help?

Questions about billing? Email [email protected] with your account email and we'll help clarify your billing schedule.

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