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flag Martin Lewis urges UK consumers to switch subscriptions from cards to direct debits for better protection and easier cancellation.

flag Martin Lewis warns UK consumers that recurring card payments for subscriptions offer weaker protections than direct debits. flag Unlike direct debits, which are backed by the Direct Debit Guarantee and allow instant refunds and easy cancellation, card-based recurring payments provide limited dispute rights and require manual cancellation. flag Direct debits also transfer automatically when switching banks, while card payments must be reconfigured. flag Lewis urges people to opt for direct debits to access stronger consumer safeguards.

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