3 proven methods to uncover every recurring charge across all your accounts — including forgotten trials and zombie subscriptions. This guide applies specifically to Amazon Prime Video ($8.99 (standalone) or $14.99 (Prime)/mo) subscribers in New York City, New York. New York's Auto-Renewal Law protects you.
New York's Auto-Renewal Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 527) gives New York City residents specific protections when dealing with Amazon Prime Video:
Penalties: Violations subject to AG enforcement and consumer private action
Applied to Amazon Prime Video (Amazon website) for New York City residents
Download 3 months of bank and card statements
Get PDF or CSV statements from every bank account and credit card. Most banks let you download from online banking. Go back at least 90 days to catch quarterly billing cycles.
Search for recurring amounts
Highlight every charge that appears at the same dollar amount each month. Patterns: $9.99, $14.99, $19.99, $49.99. Annual charges show up once — look back 13 months to catch them.
Check app store subscriptions
iPhone: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. Android: Play Store → Payments & subscriptions. These are managed separately and often forgotten.
Search email for billing receipts
Search Gmail or Outlook for 'receipt', 'subscription', 'renewal', 'billing', 'your plan'. Filter by the last 12 months. This catches services billed via PayPal or gift cards.
Check PayPal and Venmo recurring payments
Log into PayPal → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments. Venmo: Settings → Payment methods. Many users have 2–5 forgotten subscriptions here.
Method: Amazon website · Difficulty: medium
Amazon Prime Video-specific tips
Full refund if no Prime benefits used since renewal.
Under N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 527, New York City residents may be entitled to a full refund if Amazon Prime Video didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms.
SubScrub auto-cites N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 527 for New York City residents