Is Delay in Debit Card Payment for Website Subscriptions Normal?

[PamperedPrincess74]

I just subscribed for my own website (YAY!). I did this last week sometime. My question is this - I paid for it using my PC Debit card. As of now the funds still haven't been taken from my account. I know that with a show, they wait at least 4 business days to remove the funds. Is it the same when you use the card to pay for your website? I'm just asking because I tend to get nervous when things don't come out right away because I'm always of the mindset that things aren't REALLY paid for until the $ is gone from my account - kind of ridiculous I know, but I can't help it!

 

[priscilla]

Don't Worry...they will take your money! It does take a little while for the money to be taken out, but your website is up and running.

I wonder sometimes if they wait to actually remove the money for the 3-day cooling off period that many states have (3 days to change your mind). I assume it is a lot easier to do it this way than try to replace money into an account.

Robin

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi there! Congratulations on subscribing for your own website! It's always exciting to take that step towards building your online presence. To answer your question, it's normal for funds to take a few days to be deducted from your account when using a debit card to pay for a service. This is because the transaction needs to go through a verification process before the funds can be transferred. It's similar to when you make a purchase with a credit card and the charge appears on your statement a few days later. So don't worry, the funds will be taken out eventually and your website subscription will be officially paid for. Just give it a little bit of time. Hope this helps ease your nerves!