SKILLSHARE Charge — What Is It and How to Get a Refund

Understanding the Skillshare Inc Charge on Your Bank Statement

If you've noticed a charge labeled SKILLSHARE INC, SKILLSHARE, or SKILLSHARE.COM on your bank or credit card statement, this guide will help you identify the transaction, understand why it appeared, and explain how to manage or cancel your subscription if needed.

What Is Skillshare?

Skillshare is a popular online learning community offering thousands of video-based classes in creative and practical skills. Founded in 2010, Skillshare provides courses in areas such as:

• Graphic design and illustration
• Photography and videography
• Writing and storytelling
• Business and entrepreneurship
• Marketing and social media
• Web development and technology
• Lifestyle and productivity

Skillshare offers both free (limited) and Premium (unlimited) memberships. Premium members get full access to the entire course library, offline viewing, and ad-free learning.

Common Reasons for a Skillshare Charge

1. Monthly Premium Subscription

The most common reason for a Skillshare charge is a monthly Premium subscription. As of 2024, Skillshare Premium costs approximately $13.99 to $32.00 per month, depending on your pricing plan and any promotions you enrolled in. This charge recurs automatically each month unless you cancel.

2. Annual Premium Subscription

If you opted for the annual plan, you will see a single yearly charge of approximately $99 to $168. Annual plans typically offer significant savings compared to paying monthly and are billed once per year on your subscription anniversary.

3. Free Trial Converted to Paid Membership

Skillshare frequently offers free trials (typically 7 to 30 days) for new members. If you signed up for a free trial and did not cancel before the trial period ended, your membership automatically converted to a paid Premium subscription, resulting in the charge on your statement.

4. Skillshare Teams or Business Plan

If you or your employer enrolled in Skillshare Teams (a group or business subscription), you may see charges ranging from $20 to $50+ per month per seat, depending on the plan size and features.

5. Billing Error or Forgotten Subscription

Occasionally, subscribers forget they signed up for Skillshare during a promotion or free trial, leading to surprise charges. Billing errors, though rare, can also result in duplicate or incorrect charges.

How to Check Your Skillshare Subscription Status

To confirm whether you have an active Skillshare subscription:

• Log in to Skillshare: Go to skillshare.com, click your profile icon in the top right, and select Settings → Membership to view your subscription status, billing date, and payment method.
• Check your email: Look for confirmation emails from Skillshare regarding your membership signup, renewals, or billing.
• Review third-party subscriptions: If you subscribed through Apple App Store, Google Play, Roku, or another platform, check your subscription list in that service's account settings.
• Contact Skillshare support: Email support@skillshare.com or visit the Skillshare Help Center for assistance.

How to Cancel Your Skillshare Subscription

Cancelling Through Skillshare Website

If you subscribed directly through Skillshare:

1. Go to skillshare.com and sign in to your account.
2. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Navigate to Membership.
4. Click Cancel Membership and follow the prompts to confirm.
5. You will retain access to Premium features until the end of your current billing period.

Cancelling Through Third-Party Platforms

If you subscribed through a third-party service, you must cancel through that platform:

• Apple App Store: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → Skillshare → Cancel Subscription.
• Google Play: Open Google Play Store → Menu → Subscriptions → Skillshare → Cancel Subscription.
• Roku: Log in to your Roku account online → Manage your subscriptions → Skillshare → Turn off auto-renew.

Important Notes

• Cancelling your subscription does not result in a refund for the current billing period; you will retain access until the paid period expires.
• If you cancel an annual subscription early, you typically will not receive a prorated refund.

Refund and Dispute Options

Requesting a Refund from Skillshare

Skillshare does not typically offer refunds for partial billing periods, but you may request a refund if:

• You were charged in error or immediately after cancelling
• You experienced technical issues that prevented you from using the service
• There was a billing glitch or duplicate charge

To request a refund, contact Skillshare support:

• Email: support@skillshare.com
• Help Center: help.skillshare.com

Include your account email, the date and amount of the charge, and a clear explanation of why you're requesting a refund.

Disputing the Charge with Your Bank

If Skillshare does not resolve your issue and you believe the charge is unauthorized or incorrect, you can file a chargeback dispute with your credit card issuer or bank. Provide supporting documentation such as:

• Proof of cancellation (confirmation email or screenshot)
• Communication with Skillshare support
• Bank statement showing the disputed charge

Most financial institutions allow you to dispute charges within 60-120 days of the transaction date.

Preventing Future Skillshare Charges

To avoid unexpected Skillshare charges:

• Set calendar reminders for free trial end dates and cancel before being charged if you don't want to continue.
• Review your subscriptions regularly in the Skillshare app or website, and on third-party platforms like Apple or Google.
• Use virtual cards or Privacy.com for free trials to limit recurring charges.
• Check your email for renewal and billing notifications from Skillshare.
• Turn off auto-renew if you want to manually decide whether to renew each period.

Conclusion

A Skillshare Inc charge on your bank statement is typically a monthly or annual subscription fee for Skillshare Premium, an online learning platform with thousands of creative and professional courses. Whether you signed up directly, through a free trial, or via a third-party app store, understanding your subscription status and cancellation process will help you manage your learning expenses and avoid unwanted charges. If you encounter billing issues, contact Skillshare support or your bank for resolution.