Free check: UK subscription rules for Stripe merchants

Draft regulations laid in Parliament on 25 Oct 2026, approval pending, planned start 1 Jan 2027, details may change. Source: legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348287912.

Ten questions. The check runs in your browser only: no Stripe access, no customer data, nothing is sent, nothing is saved.

1. Do you sell subscriptions to consumers (not only to businesses)? Yes No, businesses only

2. Do you have customers in the UK? Yes No Not sure

3. Do you offer a free trial or an introductory discount? Yes No

4. Are your plans monthly, annual, or both? Monthly Annual Both

5. Is cancellation switched on in the Stripe customer portal? Yes No Not sure

6. Is the trial-end email switched on? Yes No Not sure

7. Is the renewal reminder email switched on? Yes No Not sure

8. Can customers who signed up online also cancel online? Yes No Not sure

9. Does every cancellation get a confirmation within 24 hours? Yes No Not sure

10. Do you have a refund process for the 14 days after a trial ends or an annual renewal? Yes No Not sure