Automatic Subscription Renewal
Verify that subscriptions automatically renew at the end of the billing period, charging the saved payment method.
Preconditions
- Active subscription approaching renewal date
- Valid payment method on file
- Access to simulate time or wait for renewal
Test Data
In test mode, use Stripe test clocks or check renewal in sandbox.Test Steps
Follow each step carefully
Verify subscription has upcoming renewal
Subscription page shows next billing date
Renewal date is visible
Wait for or simulate the renewal date
Use test clock in sandbox or wait
Renewal period arrives
In production, this happens automatically
Verify payment was processed
Check billing history or payment gateway
New charge appears for renewal period
Verify subscription was extended
Check next billing date
Next billing date is one period later
Expected Result
After renewal: (1) Payment charged automatically, (2) Subscription period extended, (3) Invoice/receipt generated and emailed, (4) No service interruption, (5) Billing history updated.
Ready to Complete?
Click when you have verified all steps and the expected result.
Test Info
- Module
- Subscriptions
- Steps
- 4
- Duration
- 3 min
- XP Value
- +30