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Customer Complaints Summary
- 77 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 37 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:11/04/2024
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Unauthorized Charge In 2022 I signed up for a one time, one year subscription to Babbel. I did not renew the subscription in 2023 and I was not charged. On August 5, 2024 I was charged for an annual subscription renewal to Babbel I do not have. I did not authorize this charge. I did not renew this subscription and I did not receive ANY advance notice Babble would be charging my card. Once I saw the charge I contacted Babbel on August 13, 2024 and asked for the charge to be reversed. Babbel responded by acknowledging my cancelation request effective August 4, 2025. The same day, I asked again for the unauthorized charge to be reversed, reminding them I did not have a subscription and they can see I did not have any activity on their APP. The situation was elevated to a Case Manager on that day. I did not hear back from Babbel. I contacted Babbel again on September 25 to inquire about my refund. I have not received a response. I contacted them again on November 1, and asked about my refund. I have had no response since August 13, 2024. The charge was not authorized and i still want a full refund.Business Response
Date: 11/07/2024
Hi ***,
Thank you for sharing your review here.
Please note that all our subscriptions automatically renew unless you choose to cancel beforehand. This is mentioned in Terms and Conditions, in the confirmation email after purchase, in Account Information and also under Payment, Subscriptions & Account in our Help Center.
We had alerted you via email on the 6th of July 2024 regarding the autorenewal of your Spanish subscription. The charge was made on the 5th of August 2024. We confirm that your aforementioned Spanish subscription is canceled and no further charges will occur.
Unfortunately, we are not able to refund you, but as my colleague has already mentioned to you via email, we are happy to end the subscription and offer you a voucher for the remaining time.
You are welcome to get back to us directly via email, so we can set this up for you.
Best Regards,
Babbel TeamCustomer Answer
Date: 11/08/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# ********, and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because:1) No email was received in July notifying me of a pending charge in August. I would have called. I checked my deleted items and junk mail to be sure i did not miss it.
2) I had no subscription in place - this was an old subscription cancelled before the billing reoccured, as evidenced by the fact no email was sent in 2023 notifying me of a and no charge was billed or paid in 2023.
Thus, the charge in 2024 is unauthorized. As originally stated, I was not informed of a pending charge in 2024.
Again, please refund my money!
*** *****
In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.
Sincerely,
****** *****
Business Response
Date: 11/13/2024
Dear ***,
We have attached a screenshot of the email notification that was sent on the 6th of July 2024 regarding your subscription renewal.
We have also attached a screenshot that proves that the subscription was not cancelled before the billing occured, it shows that it was cancelled on the13th of August 2024.
Unfortunately, we are unable to refund the charge that occured on the 5th of August 2024 linked to *********************************.
We are happy to end the subscription and offer you a voucher for the remaining time instead. Please feel free to reach out to us and we'll set this up for you.
Best Regards,
Babbel TeamCustomer Answer
Date: 11/13/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# ********, and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because:The fact that I cancelled in August 2024 after I was charged is not relevant for two reasons:
First, I was billed once in August 2022 when I tried your app. I have never received a notification of billing or a charge since then.
Second, the attachments you provided did not have an email for 2024 notifying me of a pending charge. Even if you sent an email, I have no record of it. It was not received by me.
I have not used the app since October 2022.
Again, this was an UNAUTHORIZED charge and I request a full refund for the charges placed on my car in August 2024.
In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.
Sincerely,
****** *****
Initial Complaint
Date:11/04/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I was not informed of an auto renewal before my credit card was charged. The terms and conditions state a 20 day guarantee. As soon as I noticed the charge, I contacted Babbel to get a refund. This was within the 20 day window. I was refused a refund. This company is very dishonest and misleading when it comes to their subscriptions.Business Response
Date: 11/22/2024
Hi *****,
Thank you for sharing your feedback here.
We can see that you purchased a Spanish yearly subscription on the 21st of October 2023.
Information regarding the automatic renewal of subscriptions is available throughout the payment process, on your Account Information page and in our Help Centre.
The subscription renewed on the 21st of October 2024 because it was not cancelled beforehand.
Our 20-day money-back guarantee applies to the first purchase of a new subscription but not to the renewal of an existing contract.
We can see that our colleague has contacted you directly via email and has provided some alternatives.
Best Regards,
Babbel TeamCustomer Answer
Date: 11/22/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# ********, and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because: I was offered only half of my money back. This company is misleading and they are taking money from people, most of which probably dont realize it.In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.
Sincerely,
***** **** **
Business Response
Date: 11/27/2024
Hi *****,
Thank you for sharing your feedback here.
We can see that you purchased a Spanish yearly subscription on the 21st of October 2023.
Information regarding the automatic renewal of subscriptions is available throughout the payment process, on your Account Information page and in our Help Centre.
The subscription renewed on the 21st of October 2024 because it was not cancelled beforehand.
Our 20-day money-back guarantee applies to the first purchase of a new subscription but not to the renewal of an existing contract.
We have contacted you directly and have offered you a partial refund as a goodwill gesture, and you can continue to have access to your subscription until the 21st of October 2025.
Best Regards,
Babbel TeamInitial Complaint
Date:10/04/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On 10/3/24 I paid for a life time subscription for Babbel. There was a special of $199. The funds were posted to my credit card. I didn't receive any invoice or email confirmation yet they took the money. I should have received instant access to use the app. I still do not have access. I tried numerous times to contact Babbel via email and through the app and can't get a response from the company. At this point, I just want my money refunded.Customer Answer
Date: 10/05/2024
Better Business Bureau:
In reference to complaint ID ********, although I signed up with email ********************* I discovered they set my account up under a different email address. I am able to access the site. They have still not responded to any of my communications but aside from that since I can now access the site as originally requested I'll drop this.
Sincerely,
****** *****
Initial Complaint
Date:10/04/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I subscribed to Babbel on 09/22/22 at a cost of $96.55. I was not happy with the service, so I asked them to cancel my subscription for 2023. My card was charged another $96.55 on 09/23/23. I requested a refund and was ignored. I was just charged another $96.55 for yet another year of a subscription that I am not using.I looked online and I see that this is a common practice. ******** is full of similar complaints: ***********************************************Business Response
Date: 10/30/2024
Hi ****,
Thanks for your feedback.
In April, you reached out to us regarding a subscription purchased through ****** Play associated with the email address ********************************** on 5 April 2023. We would like to confirm once again that this subscription has been successfully canceled, and no further charges will be incurred.
The ****** invoice you recently forwarded is linked to a subscription that was purchased under ********************************* on 22 September 2022 via our website. This subscription was not canceled, which is the reason for its renewal. We confirm that the subscription is now canceled.
We try to be as upfront as possible about our payment plans and customers always have the option to manage their payments on the Account Information page.In summary, it appears that you inadvertently purchased two identical subscriptions for two different accountsone in September 2022 and another in April 2023. One was canceled and the other one wasn't. While we regret any confusion caused by this misunderstanding, we want to assure you that both subscriptions have now been canceled, and neither will renew.
We have refunded the remaining amount of the most recent renewal payment as a gesture of goodwill.
Best Regards,
Babbel TeamInitial Complaint
Date:08/19/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I purchased a 2-year subscription to Babbel to learn a new language. I was unaware that they were set up on a auto renewal. Once my credit card was charged, I attempted to cancel the subscription and was told that they will not refund. They are rip off artist and claim that in the fine print it states that you are put on auto renewal, and they do not refund.Business Response
Date: 08/22/2024
Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
As mentioned in our email to you in the 19th of August, you purchased your All Languages subscription with Babbel on the 22nd of July 2022.
It renewed on July 21st, 2024 for another year. Please note that all our subscriptions renew automatically unless you choose to cancel beforehand.
This is mentioned in Terms and Conditions, in the confirmation email after purchase, in Account Information and also under Payment, Subscriptions & Account in our Help Center.
We can confirm that your subscription is now cancelled. You still have access to the courses until July 21st, 2025 and no further charges will be made.
As we mentioned before renewal payments cannot be refunded. However as a gesture of goodwill, we can end your subscription and provide a voucher for the remaining time, which you can redeem yourself in the future or offer to a friend or family member.You're welcome to get back to us here or via email.
Best regards,
Babbel-Team
Initial Complaint
Date:08/13/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I was set up for the yearly subscription with Babbel and I used it briefly for a few months on 2023.. I did not realize I was set up for auto renewal and was given no notice that renewal date was coming up. When it hit my account on Feb ********* I messaged customer service about a refund. They refused even when I states that I had not been notified that the renewal was approaching. They only responded with copy pasted responses about no refunds and offered a voucher to be used later. I stated that I needed my refund. My case was sent to a manager who could look into the issue further they sent me the same copy paste respond about no refunds and offering a voucher. I responded about requiring a refund and declined the voucher, I was then told it was not possible and they would no longer continue correspondence on the issue. I am extremely appalled at their handling of the situation and this never would have been an issue had the company sent out a renewal notice like 99% of companies do! This seems very predatory to a consumer.Business Response
Date: 08/28/2024
Dear ******,
Thank you for sharing your feedback here.
You had purchased your (1 year plus 6 months) Babbel subscription on the 10th of February 2023.
It renewed again on the 10th of February 2024 and again on the 10th of August 2024.
Please note that all our subscriptions renew automatically unless you choose to cancel beforehand. This is mentioned in Terms and Conditions, in the confirmation email after purchase, in Account Information and also under Payment, Subscriptions & Account in our Help Center.
We had sent you an email reminder on the 31st of July that your subscription would be renewed unless cancelled.
Renewal payments cannot be refunded. However as a gesture of goodwill, we can offer one of the following two options:
change the language of your subscription for the remaining time left or end your subscription and provide a voucher for the remaining time, which you can redeem yourself in the future or offer to a friend or family member.
Best Regards,
Babbel TeamInitial Complaint
Date:08/08/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I had started an account with ****************** years ago and did not sign up for auto-renewal. I just discovered that I have been charged several times by this company without my consent. I never received any invoices or receipts for this payment and no communication was made to me from Babbel. I canceled my account after my initial time using it but they claim to have no records of this cancelation. I have no trail of any of these payments other than my bank account being charged.Business Response
Date: 08/09/2024
Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your experience here.
Unfortunately, there was no cancellation of your subscription prior to renewal.
Please note that all our subscriptions renew automatically unless you choose to cancel beforehand. This is mentioned in Terms and Conditions, in the confirmation email after purchase, in Account Information and also under Payment, Subscriptions & Account in our Help Center.
We can see that you purchased your six-monthly subscription on the 28th of January 2022, with a special offer of six months extra for free. Renewals followed on the 28th of January 2023, 28th of July 2023, 28th of January 2024, and 28th of July 2024. No further renewals will occur, since the subscription has now been cancelled at your request.You can find your invoices under Profile & Settings -> Account Information, either to view or to download as a PDF. We have sent you further instructions via email.
As a refund was not possible, we have offered to switch your learning language or gift you a voucher for the remaining time left.
In our communication on the 8th of August, you accepted our offer for a voucher and we have issued it and sent it via email.
We value your feedback and will use it to improve our services and customer communication.
Best Regards,
Babbel TeamCustomer Answer
Date: 08/09/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# ********, and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because:[Your Answer Here]
I have never gotten any receipts or written communication that payment has been processed. I tired to cancel my account years ago and now they are saying that is not true which is false.
In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.
Sincerely,
***** ***********
Business Response
Date: 08/29/2024
Dear *****,
as we have explained previously,
The charges are visible in the credit card that you have linked to your Babbel subscription and the subsequent invoices from every charge are visible in your account.
We have intructed you how to access them and included a screenshot of the most recent one.
As a gesture of goodwill, we will issue a full refund for the recent renewal charge. We hope this demonstrates our commitment to your satisfaction and our willingness to address your concerns fairly.
Best Regards,
Babbel TeamCustomer Answer
Date: 09/12/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# ********, and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because:[Your Answer Here]
I appreciate the refund on this order. I would like to know how you were able to charge my account several times when the card I had on file technically was expired. I got the new card issued with the same number but a new expiration date and security code.
In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.
Sincerely,
***** ***********
Initial Complaint
Date:07/31/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I was set up for the yearly subscription and used it for 2 years. I did not realize I was set up for auto renewal and was given no notice that renewal date was coming up. When it hit my account on July 13th I messaged customer service about a refund. They refused even when I states that I had not been notified that the renewal was approaching. They only responded with copy pasted responses about no refunds and offered a voucher to be used later. I stated that I needed my refund. My case was sent to a manager who could look into the issue further they sent me the same copy paste respond about no refunds and offering a voucher. I responded about requiring a refund and declined the voucher, I was then told it was not possible and they would no longer continue correspondence on the issue. I am extremely appalled at their handling of the situation and basically being told to f off.Business Response
Date: 07/31/2024
Hi,
We have reviewed your case once more and would like to confirm that your current subscrition has been cancelled and there will be no further charges.
As we have explained via email, all our subscriptions automatically renew unless you choose to cancel beforehand. This is mentioned in Terms and Conditions, in the confirmation email after purchase, in Account Information and also under Payment, Subscriptions & Account in our Help Center.
Since we cannot refund the charge, as a good will gesture, we would like to offer you to switch your subscription to a different language instead. Alternatively, we can offer you a voucher for the remaining time left on your current subscription. This voucher can be redeemed at any point within the next five years. You can redeem this on your account to continue your studies, or gift to friends or family.
You are welcome to get back to us at ********************************** with your decision.
Best Regards,
Babbel TeamCustomer Answer
Date: 07/31/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# ********, and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because:[Your Answer Here]
I have been informed of the goodwill options and as I have stated multiple times I was not notified that the renewal date was approaching and therefore was unable to cancel in time. I messaged Babbel support the day the charge hit my account to resolve this issue. The lack of notification regarding impending renewal dates is not professional and then refusing refunds when customers complain is predatory business behavior. I would like my money back all the same. I am extremely unsatisfied with Babbels approach to this concern. I require a refund.
In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.
Sincerely,
*******************************
Business Response
Date: 08/06/2024
HI there,
Thank you for reaching out to us once more regarding your recent subscription renewal experience.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this situation may have caused.
We understand your frustration regarding the automatic renewal of your yearly subscription and your subsequent request for a refund. We take all customer feedback seriously and strive to improve our communication and service based on such feedback.
Upon reviewing your account, we found that:
-You signed up for a yearly subscription on July 14, 2022.
-The renewal date and the terms of automatic renewal were stated at the time of the initial subscription purchase.
-You contacted our support team after the charge was applied to your account. Our team offered you several goodwill options.
While we regret that our initial efforts were insufficient to fix your concerns, we are committed to resolving your concern amicably. As a gesture of goodwill, we will issue a full refund for the recent renewal charge. We hope this demonstrates our commitment to your satisfaction and our willingness to address your concerns fairly.
We are also reviewing and improving our internal processes. This will help us prevent similar issues in the future.
We value your feedback and will use it to improve our services and customer communication.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Sincerely,
Babbel TeamCustomer Answer
Date: 08/08/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.
Sincerely,
*******************************
Initial Complaint
Date:07/29/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I purchased a 12 month plan from Babbel in July of 2023. This purchase was not an auto renewal or i would not had done it. I was just charged an auto renewal on Wednesday July 24, in the amount of $66.90. When i reached out to Babbel and asked for them to refund this unauthorized charge, they told me they would not refund but they would allow me to switch to a different language. I havent used this program in probably over 6 months. I even deleted the app because i knew i would not use it once the 12 months I paid for was over. This company is definitely shady and i would say buyer beware....Customer Answer
Date: 07/30/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.
Sincerely,
*****************************
Initial Complaint
Date:07/25/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I ordered Babbel in January 2024 for a trip to **** that I did not get to take after breaking my ankle in February. I never used it again. Without me knowing, and NO email from them telling me it was about to auto renew like ******* does, they auto renewed it for $80.70. As soon as I saw it on my charge card, I went online to cancel it and they have refused to refund my $80.70. I think this is deceptive practices as they claim it's in the email they send as a confirmation. I am a Certified Fraud Examiner and I consider this fraud. I did NOT agree to the auto renew, like you do with *******, they auto renewed because I didn't cancel the subscription. This has to be illegal and is most certainly improper.Business Response
Date: 07/26/2024
Hi ***,
Thanks for your feedback and I'm sorry to hear that you missed your auto-renewal.
We state the terms of the agreement upfront on the payment page and in payment confirmation emails. You'll also always have the option to cancel any running subscription on the Account Information page of your Babbel profile:******************************************************************************************
The team has got back in touch with you and I hope we have found a satisfactory solution.
Thank you for choosing language learning with us and we hope you made a speedy recovery from the accident in February.
Kind regards,
Babbel Customer Service
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