What Is a "Duolingo" Charge on My Bank Statement?

A Duolingo charge is your subscription to Duolingo Super (previously called Duolingo Plus), which removes ads and adds offline lessons and unlimited hearts.

Plain-English explanation

Duolingo's free app is fully functional — a charge means you have Duolingo Super. If you subscribed through the App Store or Google Play, manage cancellation through those platforms (not Duolingo directly). Annual plans give a discount but charge more at renewal.

Useful context before you act

The billing source matters because Duolingo subscriptions can be purchased on the website, through Apple's App Store, or through Google Play. Check the receipt to see which company processed the payment before trying to cancel or request help. A web subscription is managed in the Duolingo account, while an app-store subscription is managed under the Apple ID or Google account that approved it. The Duolingo username alone may not identify the billing account.

Family plans are paid by the plan manager, so a charge may relate to several learners even when only one person recognizes the subscription. Also check whether a free trial converted to a paid monthly or annual plan. Deleting the app, stopping lessons, or leaving a family group does not necessarily cancel an active store subscription. Match the bank amount to the receipt and subscription renewal date. If no active plan appears, check other Apple IDs, Google accounts, and email addresses used on the device before contacting Duolingo or the relevant app store.

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