I See a Credit Card Charge to The Buy Nothing Project — What Is This For?

Overview

A credit card charge from Buy Nothing typically relates to a subscription. The Buy Nothing app itself is free to use; subscriptions are optional and support the platform.

What the Charge Is

The charge reflects a subscription to become a Subscriber of the Buy Nothing Project app. Subscribers help support the free goods network where neighbors give and receive items and services, reducing waste and supporting community sharing.

Why the Charge Exists

Buy Nothing operates as a community-supported platform. While core features remain free for everyone, subscriptions help cover:

• Server and infrastructure costs
• Ongoing development and maintenance
• Support for community operations

Buy Nothing does not sell personal data or rely on advertising-based funding.

How to Manage or Cancel the Subscription

Subscription settings can be accessed directly in the app:

1. Open the Buy Nothing app
2. Navigate to Settings 
3. Under Subscriptions, select Change Subscription Settings

This will redirect to the billing platform where the subscription was created (web/Stripe or the mobile app store).

If the Charge Looks Unfamiliar

If the charge is unexpected or there is uncertainty about where the subscription was created, email us at support@buynothingproject.org

Summary

A Buy Nothing credit card charge is typically for an optional subscription. The app remains free to use, and subscriptions support platform costs. Subscription management and cancellation are available through the app’s Change Subscription Settings option.