How to Get a Refund After Cancellation: Showtime in District of Columbia

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 Showtime ($10.99/mo) subscribers in District of Columbia, citing applicable state and federal law.

Your Legal Rights in District of Columbia

District of Columbia's CPPA + Auto-Renewal Protections (D.C. Code § 28-3901) gives you specific protections when dealing with Showtime subscriptions:

Clear disclosure at enrollment
Affirmative consent
Easy cancellation mechanism
Treble damages available

Penalties: CPPA violation — treble damages and attorney fees

How to Get a Refund After Cancellation

Applied to Showtime (Website or app) in District of Columbia

1
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 Showtime to provide an easy cancellation mechanism.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.

Cancel Showtime Specifically

Method: Website or app · Difficulty: easy

1Go to showtime.com → Account
2Click 'Cancel Subscription'
3Confirm cancellation
4Access continues until period ends

Tips for Get a Refund After Cancellation in District of Columbia

You have 60–120 days from the charge to file a chargeback, depending on your card network
Under ROSCA, companies must get your affirmative consent before converting a free trial — ambiguous checkboxes don't count
If the charge was on a debit card, file a dispute under the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA)
SubScrub auto-generates refund demand letters citing the applicable laws for your state

Showtime-specific tips

Now part of Paramount+ — check if bundled
Cancel through cable provider if added as channel
Free trial auto-converts

Showtime Refund Policy

No refunds.

Under D.C. Code § 28-3901, you may be entitled to a full refund if Showtime didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Federal Laws Protecting You

These apply to Showtime in every state, including District of Columbia:

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) — cancellation must be as easy as signup
ROSCA (15 USC § 8403) — requires clear disclosure and affirmative consent for online subscriptions
Fair Credit Billing Act (15 USC § 1666) — dispute unauthorized charges on credit cards
EFTA (15 USC § 1693) — protections against unauthorized debit charges

District of Columbia subscription laws Cancel Showtime in District of Columbia Cancel Showtime (all states)How to Get a Refund After Cancellation (general guide)

More Showtime Guides for District of Columbia

How to Cancel Any Subscription How to Dispute an Unauthorized Subscription Charge How to Find All Your Subscriptions How to Cancel a Free Trial Before You Get Charged How to Stop Auto-Renewal on Any Subscription FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule: Your Rights Explained

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