How Canva charges subscriptions and what to expect in the Philippines
Canva bills subscriptions automatically on a recurring schedule. If you sign up for a monthly plan, Canva charges you once every month on the billing date tied to your subscription start date. If you choose an annual plan, the subscription renews once per year. For teams, additional seats are billed on the next billing date under Canva’s pay as you grow model.
Reminder: The examples below are illustrative. Always check the billing date and next charge shown in your Canva account or invoice before making any payment.
How Canva determines billing dates
If you start a monthly subscription, Canva uses your sign up date as the recurring billing date and charges the same day each month. For annual subscriptions the renewal occurs once per year on the anniversary of your start date. For Canva for Teams, when you add people to your team you will be billed for them on your next billing date. Canva notifies team admins before the billing date when additional seats will be charged.
Sample billing illustration
| Subscription period | Billing charge date |
|---|---|
| January 10 to February 9 | February 10 |
| February 10 to March 9 | March 10 |
| March 10 to April 9 | April 10 |
Local payment options for Philippines users
In the Philippines you can commonly pay for Canva subscriptions using:
• Credit or debit card linked to your Canva account
• PayPal where available for your account region
• GCash payment option for Filipino users when supported in the checkout flow
If you see GCash as a payment option during checkout, select it and complete the charge through your GCash app. If you pay via PayPal, make sure your PayPal account has a valid funding source so charges go through on the billing date.
Canva plans and short term options
Canva offers monthly and annual plans for Pro and Teams. In some markets Canva also offers short term trial payment options such as daily or weekly micro plans for quick testing. If you switch plans, your next billing date and amount may change depending on how the new billing cycle is processed.
Auto renewal and cancellations
Canva renews subscriptions automatically on the billing date. If you cancel before the next billing date you will keep access for the remainder of the period you already paid for but you will not be charged on the next billing date. For Teams, additions to the team are billed on the next billing date and Canva gives notice before the charge.
Tips for avoiding billing problems
• Check the billing date shown in your Canva account before each cycle
• Keep your payment method updated to avoid failed charges
• If you use GCash check that your GCash account is verified and has enough balance or linked funding source
• For teams, review email notices about upcoming charges when you add seats so you can remove or adjust seats before the billing date
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I change my Canva billing date
A: Canva does not provide a direct control to pick a different recurring day. To move billing you would typically change your subscription timing by canceling and resubscribing on the preferred date or contact Canva support for options in special cases.
Q: Will I be billed immediately when I add a team member
A: Team additions are billed on your next billing date. Canva notifies your team admin a few days before the billing date that additional seats will be charged so you can make adjustments if needed.
Q: What payment methods appear in checkout for Philippine users
A: Checkout shows payment options available to your account region. In the Philippines you commonly see credit and debit cards, PayPal when supported, and GCash as a local wallet option if enabled.
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