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Subscription Guide

The Samsung In-App Purchase (IAP) subscription guide explains the pricing options of subscriptions (configured in Seller Portal) and the API calls used to manage subscriptions.

What is a subscription?

A subscription is a type of in-app product that is offered through your app in Galaxy Store. When a user purchases the subscription, the subscription can be used for a specified amount of time (called a subscription period or payment cycle). When the subscription period ends, the subscription is automatically renewed (that is, the subscription can again be used for another subscription period) and the user is automatically billed the subscription price. Additionally, a grace period for subscribers can be set for automatic renewals if there is an issue with their payment method. A grace period gives the subscriber time to update their payment method before the subscription is cancelled. A subscription can be any kind of content (such as an e-zine or app game board). The user can cancel the subscription at any time.

The user pays for a subscription by credit card, Samsung Pay, phone bill, or PayPal. Rewards points or other non-monetary discount methods cannot be used for the purchase or auto-payment of subscriptions.

The Samsung IAP payment system manages the sale of subscriptions after your app is published in Galaxy Store.