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How to Get a Refund After Cancellation: Spotify in Vermont

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 Spotify ($5.99-$16.99/mo) subscribers in Vermont, citing applicable state and federal law.

Your Legal Rights in Vermont

Vermont's Automatic Renewal Protections (Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 2454a) gives you specific protections when dealing with Spotify subscriptions:

Clear disclosure of renewal terms
Affirmative consent required
Easy cancellation method
Written confirmation of terms

Penalties: CPA violation — AG enforcement plus treble damages

How to Get a Refund After Cancellation

Applied to Spotify (Website only (not app)) in Vermont

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.
Vermont note: Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 2454a requires Spotify 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 Spotify Specifically

Method: Website only (not app) · Difficulty: easy

1Go to spotify.com/account
2Click 'Change plan'
3Select 'Cancel Premium'
4Confirm — you'll switch to free tier

Tips for Get a Refund After Cancellation in Vermont

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

Spotify-specific tips

Cannot cancel through mobile app — must use web browser
You keep your playlists on the free tier
Student plan requires annual re-verification

Spotify Refund Policy

No prorated refunds. Keeps premium until period ends.

Under Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 2454a, you may be entitled to a full refund if Spotify didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Federal Laws Protecting You

These apply to Spotify in every state, including Vermont:

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

Vermont subscription laws Cancel Spotify in Vermont Cancel Spotify (all states)How to Get a Refund After Cancellation (general guide)

More Spotify Guides for Vermont

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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