Why do I see a $1.00 charge on my credit or debit card?
Roku uses "pending charges," “pre-authorization holds,” and "authorization holds" to confirm that the payment method linked to your Roku account is valid. This is a common anti-fraud practice and does not represent actual charges. You may see authorization holds on your credit or debit card when you:
- Add or update your payment method
- Purchase a paid, recurring subscription
- Sign up for a free trial subscription
The amount and duration of the hold varies depending on your credit card company's policies, but generally the $1.00 (USD) charge is released within 3 to 5 business days. You may see more than one authorization charge on your credit or debit card if Roku tries to validate your payment method multiple times, or if you attempt to validate multiple cards.