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How to Dispute an Unauthorized Subscription Charge: Disney+ in Maryland

Step-by-step process to dispute subscription charges you didn't authorize, including chargebacks, FCBA rights, and when to involve your bank. This guide applies specifically to Disney+ ($7.99-$13.99/mo) subscribers in Maryland, citing applicable state and federal law.

Your Legal Rights in Maryland

Maryland's Automatic Renewal Law (Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1321) gives you specific protections when dealing with Disney+ subscriptions:

Clear disclosure of auto-renewal terms
Affirmative consent required
Easy cancellation mechanism
Post-purchase acknowledgment

Penalties: CPA violation — AG enforcement plus private right of action

How to Dispute an Unauthorized Subscription Charge

Applied to Disney+ (Website or app) in Maryland

1
Identify the charge source
Find the exact merchant name on your statement. Subscription companies often bill under different names (e.g., 'AMZN Digital' for Amazon Prime). Search the billing descriptor online if unfamiliar.
Maryland note: Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1321 requires Disney+ to provide an easy cancellation mechanism.
2
Contact the company first
Call or email the subscription company and state you are disputing the charge. Get their response in writing. Many will refund rather than face a chargeback, which costs them $20–50 in fees.
3
File a chargeback with your card issuer
Call the number on the back of your card. Say: 'I want to dispute a recurring charge under the Fair Credit Billing Act. The charge was unauthorized / continued after cancellation.' They are required to investigate.
4
Submit your evidence
Provide your cancellation confirmation, the unauthorized charge dates, and any communication from the company. The card issuer will request a response from the merchant.
5
Request merchant blocking
Ask your card issuer to add the merchant to a block list. This prevents future charges from that specific merchant ID, even if they try to re-bill.

Cancel Disney+ Specifically

Method: Website or app · Difficulty: easy

1Go to disneyplus.com/account
2Click your subscription
3Select 'Cancel Subscription'
4Confirm cancellation

Tips for Dispute an Unauthorized Subscription Charge in Maryland

The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA, 15 USC § 1666) gives you the right to dispute any billing error within 60 days of the statement date
For debit cards, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) provides protection — but you only have 60 days
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Discover all have specific dispute codes for subscription abuse — your card issuer knows these
Document everything: dates, amounts, names of representatives you spoke to

Disney+-specific tips

If bundled with Hulu/ESPN+, cancel through Disney+ to cancel all
Annual plan — no refund for remaining months
Check if your plan is through a third party (Apple, Google)

Disney+ Refund Policy

Monthly: no refund. Annual: no prorated refund.

Under Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1321, you may be entitled to a full refund if Disney+ didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Federal Laws Protecting You

These apply to Disney+ in every state, including Maryland:

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

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More Disney+ Guides for Maryland

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