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Busuu Started a Paid Subscription Without My Permission

July 6 10:38 PM2

While using the Busuu app on my Android device, I discovered that a paid subscription had been activated on July 4, 2026...

Busuu Billed Me for a Premium Subscription I Didn't Approve

July 6 9:01 PM1

I recently discovered that a Busuu Plus Premium subscription had been activated without my knowledge or consent and that...

Busuu Activated a Subscription I Never Approved

July 5 3:34 PM

I never intentionally subscribed to the Busuu language learning service. However, at around 9:00 a.m., I received a text...

Busuu Charged Me After I Canceled My Annual Subscription

July 2 3:36 PM40

I am writing regarding an unwanted annual Busuu subscription that was charged to my account despite my clear attempt to ...

Busuu Subscription Appeared After I Linked My Google Account

July 1 6:04 PM

I downloaded the Busuu language learning app on July 1, 2026, at 3:23 p.m. The app itself was free to download, and the ...

Busuu Auto-Renewed a Subscription Without My Consent

July 1 1:41 PM

I was charged for a Busuu subscription that was activated without my knowledge or consent. I only discovered the subscri...

Busuu Ad Tricked Me Into an Unauthorized Subscription

July 1 9:47 AM

At approximately 11:19 a.m. on June 30, 2026, I was using my Xiaomi 17 Android phone to download the Google Calendar app...

Busuu Started a Subscription Without My Permission

June 30 10:03 PM

A Busuu subscription was activated without my knowledge or permission, and a $12 charge was added to my June Türk Teleko...

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October 31, 2025 10:19 PM13
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Charged for Busuu Service I Never Approved

October 31, 2025 9:01 PM27

A subscription to the Busuu service was started without my knowledge or consent, and a charge of $7 was added to my cell...

Unauthorized Busuu Charge After Trying to Sign Up for Another App

October 30, 2025 7:27 PM18

On October 30, 2025, at 5:09 p.m., while attempting to sign up for a mobile application, I received a message stating th...

Busuu Unauthorized Subscription Cancellation Request

October 27, 2025 6:37 PM20

On October 27, 2025, around 5:20 p.m., I received a message on my mobile line stating, “Your Busuu subscription has star...

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Busuu Keeps Trying to Get Money From Me

September 8, 2025 3:37 PM35

Despite canceling my paid Busuu subscription about two weeks ago, another attempt was made yesterday to deduct ₺500 from...

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I Got Charged by Busuu Without Consent and Demand an Immediate Refund

July 16, 2025 8:54 PM61

While trying to download a completely unrelated app, I somehow ended up being subscribed to Busuu without my knowledge o...

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I Can’t Add My Friend on Busuu Because There’s No Search Feature

July 16, 2025 1:45 AM99

My friend and I downloaded Busuu to learn a language together and motivate each other through shared practice. However, ...

I Lost My Busuu Premium Access After Referring Friends Who Subscribed

July 14, 2025 5:51 PM82

I’m extremely disappointed with Busuu and how they handled the Premium access I was promised. I shared my referral link ...

I Can’t Cancel My Busuu Subscription and Was Charged Without Consent

July 6, 2025 1:35 PM30

I want to cancel my Busuu subscription, but the process is incredibly frustrating and unclear. Every time I try to cance...

I Accidentally Subscribed to Busuu and Was Charged ₺200 Without Consent

May 10, 2025 2:55 PM26

While my son was using the phone to download notification sounds, a verification code appeared. Unknowingly, he entered ...

Busuu Charged Me ₺153 Monthly Without My Consent

May 5, 2025 12:46 PM38

I recently discovered that a subscription to a service called Busuu was created without my knowledge or approval, and it...

I’m Canceling My Busuu Subscription Billed ₺153 Monthly

May 3, 2025 3:11 PM33

I just discovered that a Busuu subscription was activated without my permission on my Türk Telekom number 0541****920, a...

I Accidentally Started Busuu Subscription and Got Charged ₺200

May 2, 2025 9:50 PM49

My issue remains unresolved. While using the Türk Telekom app, I accidentally clicked on an advertisement for the Busuu ...

Brand Overview: Busuu

Busuu is an online language learning platform founded in 2008 by Bernhard Niesner and Adrian Hilti. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, the platform is owned by Chegg and offers structured language courses combined with interactive practice alongside native speakers through web and mobile applications.

Contact Info

Customer support email: [email protected]

Industry and Operations

Busuu operates in the online education and language learning industry. The platform provides self-paced courses, AI-powered study tools, grammar lessons, vocabulary practice, speaking exercises, and live lessons through premium subscription plans.

  • Online language courses
  • AI-powered study and review tools
  • Grammar and vocabulary lessons
  • Speaking and pronunciation practice
  • Writing exercises with community feedback
  • Live lessons with tutors
  • Premium subscription plans

User Sentiment

User feedback is mixed, with complaints commonly related to subscriptions, billing, technical issues, and customer support.

  • Unexpected subscription renewals and recurring charges
  • Difficulties canceling Premium memberships
  • Refund requests after automatic renewals
  • Problems accessing Premium features after payment
  • Account login and password recovery issues
  • Syncing and progress tracking problems across devices
  • Delays in customer support responses
  • Concerns about lesson availability and course limitations

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