A “UBQ REPORTLINKER” charge on your bank or credit card statement comes from ReportLinker, a French-registered market research subscription service. The “UBQ” prefix is a leftover from the company’s former legal name, Ubiquick, which was changed to ReportLinker in November 2015.1Pappers. ReportLinker (434 220 810) If you did not knowingly sign up for a paid subscription, the charge almost always traces back to a free trial that rolled into a recurring monthly plan.
Why a Free Trial Turned Into a Recurring Charge
ReportLinker’s free trial requires payment information at signup. Under the company’s terms, if you do not cancel within 24 hours of starting the trial, you are automatically enrolled in a recurring monthly subscription.2ReportLinker. Terms and Conditions That narrow window is why people who signed up to view a single report often see a charge appear on the next statement.
How to Cancel the Subscription
You can cancel at any time from the “My Account” section of the ReportLinker platform.2ReportLinker. Terms and Conditions ReportLinker also publishes a help center article with step-by-step instructions under the title “How can I stop my subscription?”3ReportLinker. Managing Your Account
Cancellation takes effect at the next renewal date rather than immediately, so the subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period. If the account steps do not work, ReportLinker directs users to submit a ticket through its online contact form.4ReportLinker. Contact Us
Can You Get a Refund?
Directly from ReportLinker, probably not. The company’s terms state that ReportLinker is “under no obligation to refund any part, or all, of the fees paid for the subscription” once payment has been received.2ReportLinker. Terms and Conditions The same terms add that if you cancel before payment for the current period has been collected, you still owe the outstanding balance.
Disputing the Charge With Your Bank
If you believe the charge is unauthorized or that the auto-renewal terms were not adequately disclosed, you can dispute it with your bank or card issuer. The issuer can open a chargeback, which examines whether the merchant properly obtained consent. Before you call, pull together the billing descriptor as it appears (“UBQ REPORTLINKER”), the charge date, and any confirmation or welcome emails from ReportLinker. Those details move the dispute along faster.
Who ReportLinker Is
ReportLinker is a subscription platform that aggregates market research reports, industry statistics, and business data. Some materials, classified as “private reports,” are priced separately and are not covered by the standard subscription.5ReportLinker. What Are the Private Reports and Why They Are Not Included in the Subscription The legal entity behind the service is registered in Lyon, France, which is why an overseas-looking descriptor can show up on a domestic card statement.6ReportLinker. Privacy Policy