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Re:Subscribers are the new, new thing in business by astura on Wednesday April 11, 2018 @08:05AM (#16810259)
Recurring charges are more often than not automatically updated when the card expires.

https://mobile.datamation.com/columns/executive_tech/article...

Even when you report the card as lost or stolen, sometimes recurring charges can somehow still be charged. Hulu was able to change my Citi card that I reported lost for three months. They sent me an email saying it was a courtesy and please update my payment to ensure no loss of service. I let it go to see how long it would change it.

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Re:Subscribers are the new, new thing in business by purple-again on Wednesday April 11, 2018 @08:46AM (#16810532)
This is a risk decision. I’ve been buying games on steam with a credit card that expired 5 years ago. Just did it last night. I chuckle everyone I see the address pull up. I get the game and when I check my real, diffrent numbered card from the same provider, the charge is there.

I also have a perfect payment history with Steam dating back to the day it rolled out. I’m sure I could buy a game, initiate the easiest charge back of my life, and then enjoy my steam account forcing me to update my card the next time I try and make a purchase.

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Re:Subscribers are the new, new thing in business by dasil003 on Wednesday April 11, 2018 @11:16AM (#16811955)
If you issue a chargeback my guess is they lock your account immediately.
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