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Protect Yourself From Shady Subscriptions

How Klutch Virtual Cards Put You In Control

We’ve all been there: you sign up for a “free trial” only to forget about it—until the charge hits your account weeks later. Or you subscribe to a service that makes it nearly impossible to cancel, leaving you stuck with recurring charges you didn’t agree to. That’s where Klutch comes in.

With Klutch virtual cards, you can take full control of your subscriptions, trials, and one-time purchases by using advanced card settings designed to protect you from unwanted charges and shady business practices.

Use a Single-Use or Single-Merchant Card

When signing up for a new service—especially one you’re not 100% sure about—you can generate a single-use or single-merchant virtual card directly in the Klutch app.

  • Single-use cards are perfect for one-time purchases or trials. Once the first transaction goes through, the card deactivates automatically. That means no one can bill you again—even if they try.
  • Single-merchant cards are locked to the first merchant that charges them. If someone else tries to use that card—or if the merchant tries to bill you through a different processor—it won’t work.

Set Limits, Expiration Dates, and Controls

Klutch cards also let you set custom spending limits, expiration rules, and even transaction controls. Want a card that automatically blocks charges over $10 or shuts off after 7 days? You can do that. Want to allow just one transaction and then kill the card? You can do that too.

This flexibility gives you peace of mind. Instead of handing over your real card number and hoping for the best, you’re putting boundaries in place before a transaction even happens.

No Need to Chase Refunds or Cancelations

When you use a Klutch virtual card for a trial or untrusted service, you don’t need to worry about finding the hidden “Cancel” link on some confusing website or waiting on hold with customer service. If a service tries to charge you again, the card simply won’t work—and your money stays in your pocket.

You’re in Control

With Klutch, you don’t just get a payment method—you get a control panel for your spending. Virtual cards help you manage risk, avoid headaches, and keep shady merchants in check.

So next time you’re signing up for that “free” trial or testing out a new online service, don’t use your main card. Create a virtual card in Klutch, lock it down, and keep your money safe.

About klutch

We’re on a mission to make your life better, one breakthrough app at a time.

Klutch grew from our belief that people should demand more from technology. So when we noticed a critical need for more control and flexibility in how people make payments, we went to work pioneering a framework that delivered just that.

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