Waiting for annual charge to my CC

Keith Marion 0 Reputation points
2026-11-11T18:05:59.64+00:00

As I understand it, my account renews on November 9th every year. I have been watching for the charge and it is not coming through. But my account says it will renew on November 9th next year. So where is the charge for this year?

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  1. AI answer

    2026-11-11T18:06:57.11+00:00

    A renewal date of November 9 next year indicates that the subscription is active for another term, but the Microsoft order history—not the displayed renewal date—confirms whether Microsoft recorded this year’s payment.

    Check the current-year transaction

    1. Sign in to Microsoft account → Payment & billing → Order history using the same personal Microsoft account that owns the subscription.
    2. Set the date range to include this November 9.
    3. Find the Microsoft 365 transaction and check its status:
      • Completed or Redeemed: Microsoft recorded the renewal. Open Order details to view or print the invoice.
      • In progress: the transaction has not yet posted to the payment method.
      • No transaction: continue with the billing-provider check below.

    Microsoft documents these order statuses and notes that the charge appears on the card statement after it is posted to the payment method.^1^

    Confirm what the displayed date means

    Open Services & subscriptions, select Microsoft 365, and review the exact wording:

    • A future renewal date means recurring billing is enabled.
    • Expires on [date] means recurring billing is off.
    • Also inspect the billing frequency, payment method, and any Billing history or Manage option.

    Microsoft says that when recurring billing is enabled, the page shows the date on which the subscription renews; when disabled, it shows the expiration date.[^2^](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID] "Problems renewing a Microsoft 365 subscription") Recurring billing normally charges on the renewal date, annually or monthly according to the plan.[^3^](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID] "Turn recurring billing on or off for a Microsoft subscription")

    If there is no Microsoft order

    Check whether another company manages the subscription:

    • If the subscription page offers Manage, Cancel, or Change payment, Microsoft normally manages the billing.
    • If those controls are missing or limited, it may have been purchased through Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or another retailer. Check that provider’s purchase history and the original receipt; third-party subscriptions must be billed and managed by that provider.[^4^](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID] "Where can I manage my Microsoft 365 subscription? | Microsoft Support")
    • If multiple Microsoft email addresses are used, check Order history under each one. Each account displays only its own purchases.^5^
    • The term may also have been extended with a prepaid product key or by renewing early; unused subscription time is retained when an early renewal extends the expiration date.[^2^](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID] "Problems renewing a Microsoft 365 subscription")

    If Microsoft shows the next renewal as November 9 next year but there is no completed order under any relevant account or provider, contact Microsoft Support from the official support page. Provide the order date, expected amount, and only the last four card digits privately to the support agent—do not post payment details in this public forum.


    References

    1. View your Microsoft Store order history | Microsoft Support
    2. [Problems renewing a Microsoft 365 subscription](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID])
    3. [Turn recurring billing on or off for a Microsoft subscription](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID])
    4. [Where can I manage my Microsoft 365 subscription? | Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID])
    5. Microsoft Account not showing - Microsoft Q&A
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  2. paulr0511 49,755 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-11T18:44:28.0166667+00:00

    Hello, what is the current status when you login at account.microsoft.com/services, does it show that your account still has an active subscription?

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