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Why must I enter payment info to start a FREE trial?

Discover why Chess.com requires a payment method for a free trial, and clear up any concerns so you can try it risk-free!

Updated over a week ago

The Friends & Family Plan and free trials are temporarily unavailable during our Summer Sale, running from June 26 to July 6!

Free trial on Chess.com

We require a payment method when starting a free trial to confirm that a real person is behind the account and to prevent the misuse of multiple free trials. Here’s what you should keep in mind:

  • If you cancel the free trial before it ends, you won’t be charged.

  • If you forget to cancel, there’s still a 30-day money-back guarantee for first-time buyers, giving you plenty of time to decide if premium is right for you.

  • Even if you cancel the trial and later decide to purchase a membership, you will still be eligible for the 30-day money-back guarantee!

If you're ready to give it a try, you can sign up for the trial by visiting the Membership page and clicking 'Try Plan.'

Membership page on Chess.com

Prices in the above image might not be accurate, please go to the Membership page to see the current prices!

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