How to recover money after canceling a subscription, including partial-month refunds, post-cancellation charges, and trial-to-paid conversions. This guide applies specifically to Blink Fitness ($15-$30/mo) subscribers in District of Columbia, citing applicable state and federal law.
District of Columbia's CPPA + Auto-Renewal Protections (D.C. Code § 28-3901) gives you specific protections when dealing with Blink Fitness subscriptions:
Penalties: CPPA violation — treble damages and attorney fees
Applied to Blink Fitness (In-person or certified mail) in District of Columbia
Request a refund within 24–72 hours
Contact the company immediately by phone or email. State: 'I canceled on [date] and was charged [amount]. I am requesting a full refund under your refund policy.' Many companies have a grace period.
District of Columbia note: D.C. Code § 28-3901 requires Blink Fitness to provide an easy cancellation mechanism.
Cite ROSCA if the trial auto-converted
The Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (15 USC § 8403) requires clear disclosure before a trial converts. If terms weren't clearly disclosed, the charge is legally questionable.
Escalate to a supervisor
If the first agent denies your refund, ask for a supervisor. Supervisors have more discretion. Be polite but firm — state you are prepared to file a chargeback.
File a chargeback if denied
Call your credit card issuer. Say: 'I want to dispute a charge from [company]. I canceled the service and they continued to charge me / the trial terms were not clearly disclosed.' Provide your cancellation documentation.
File an FTC complaint
Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov and report the company. The FTC uses these complaints to prioritize enforcement. Companies with many complaints face investigation.
Method: In-person or certified mail · Difficulty: hard
Blink Fitness-specific tips
No refunds. 45-day notice period.
Under D.C. Code § 28-3901, you may be entitled to a full refund if Blink Fitness didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.
These apply to Blink Fitness in every state, including District of Columbia:
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