This article explains how your ZOLEO billing works, including your billing cycle, your first invoice, common charges, prorated fees, suspension fees, and how to access your invoices. If you're wondering why you were charged after canceling, what a suspension fee is, why your invoice looks different from your usual amount, or where to find your invoice, you'll find the answer below.
Table of Contents
- How Your ZOLEO Billing Cycle Works
- What to Expect on Your First ZOLEO Invoice
- Why You May Still Be Charged After Canceling Your ZOLEO Plan
- Understanding Prorated Charges on Your ZOLEO Invoice
- What Is the ZOLEO Plan Suspension Fee
- Why Your ZOLEO Invoice May Be Higher Than Expected
- How to Find and Review Your ZOLEO Invoice
- When to Contact ZOLEO Support About Billing
How Your ZOLEO Billing Cycle Works
Your ZOLEO service is billed on a 30-day cycle that starts on the date you activate your ZOLEO plan. Your plan renews automatically on that same date each month, and charges are processed at the start of each billing cycle. For example, if you activate your ZOLEO plan on March 16, your billing cycle runs from March 16 to April 14, and you are charged on March 16 for that upcoming period.
If you activate your ZOLEO plan on the 29th, 30th, or 31st of a month, the billing system adjusts your billing date to the 28th. Your first month's charges will be prorated to account for this adjustment.
Your ZOLEO billing date does not change when you modify your plan. If you upgrade, downgrade, or add features mid-cycle, your billing date stays the same. You can view your billing date by logging into myzoleo.com and checking your plan under Devices & Plans. All ZOLEO plans auto-renew monthly. To stop future charges, you must cancel or suspend your ZOLEO plan before your next billing date.
What to Expect on Your First ZOLEO Invoice
After activating your first ZOLEO device, an invoice is typically generated within one business day. Your first ZOLEO invoice includes two charges: a one-time activation fee and one month's subscription fee based on your selected plan. The activation fee varies by region. You can check the activation fee for your region on the ZOLEO Plans page under ZOLEO Service Terms.
Your account may show a balance in the MyZOLEO portal before the invoice is generated and published. This balance reflects billing in progress, and the detailed ZOLEO invoice will be available within one business day. If your account balance shows a negative amount, this means you have a credit on your account, usually resulting from plan proration. Any future payments will be automatically deducted from this credit before your card on file is charged.
Your payment method is charged on the same day or the day after your ZOLEO invoice is generated. You can review your first invoice and all future invoices at myzoleo.com under Invoices.
Why You May Still Be Charged After Canceling Your ZOLEO Plan
If you cancel your ZOLEO plan but still see a charge, it is usually because your billing cycle renewed before the cancellation was completed. ZOLEO charges are applied at the start of each billing cycle, so if your billing date passes before you cancel, that cycle's charge is valid.
For example, if your ZOLEO billing date is March 15 and you cancel on March 16, the March 15 charge still applies because the new billing cycle had already started before the cancellation.
When you cancel your ZOLEO plan, the cancellation takes effect immediately, and your services do not remain active until the end of the paid billing cycle. No additional charges will be applied after that cycle ends.
If you believe you were charged incorrectly after canceling your ZOLEO plan, contact ZOLEO support with your account email and the date of the charge for a billing review.
Understanding Prorated Charges on Your ZOLEO Invoice
A prorated charge on your ZOLEO invoice means you are billed only for the portion of time a service was active during a billing cycle, instead of the full monthly amount. Prorated charges typically appear when you change your ZOLEO plan or suspend your service partway through a billing cycle.
When you change your ZOLEO plan mid-cycle, both the cost and the message allotment are prorated based on the number of days spent on each plan. For example, if you switch plans two-thirds into your billing cycle, you receive two-thirds of the old plan's message allotment and one-third of the new plan's allotment. Your ZOLEO invoice will show separate line items for each plan covering different portions of the cycle.
Prorated charges are calculated automatically. You don't need to take any action. However, they can make your ZOLEO invoice look different from your usual monthly amount. You can review a full breakdown of your charges by logging into myzoleo.com and navigating to Invoices.
What Is the ZOLEO Plan Suspension Fee
When you suspend your ZOLEO plan, a monthly suspension fee is applied instead of your regular plan charge. This fee keeps your ZOLEO account active while your plan is paused. The ZOLEO suspension fee depends on your region:
| Region | Monthly Suspension Fee |
|---|---|
| United States | $4 USD |
| Canada | $5 CAD |
| United Kingdom | £3.50 GBP |
| European Union | €4 EUR |
| Australia | $3.95 AUD |
| New Zealand | $3.95 NZD |
While your ZOLEO plan is suspended, your ZOLEO phone number, @zoleo.com email address, and account details are preserved. However, all ZOLEO messaging services are disabled during suspension, including two-way messaging, check-in, and SOS alerting.
Suspending your ZOLEO plan is different from canceling. When you suspend, you can restart your ZOLEO plan at any time with no reactivation fee. When you cancel, restarting later requires a new activation fee. If you plan to use your ZOLEO device again in the future, suspending is the safer choice. You can suspend your plan at myzoleo.com under Devices & Plans.
Why Your ZOLEO Invoice May Be Higher Than Expected
If your ZOLEO invoice is higher than expected, it is usually due to changes within your billing cycle rather than an error. Common reasons include:
- Prorated charges: Caused by plan changes or suspension mid-cycle
- Add-on features: Services like Location Share+ or Field Rescue Membership added to your plan
- Billing timing: A renewal charge combined with a recent plan change in the same period
If you see what looks like a duplicate charge on your credit card statement, it may be a preauthorization. When ZOLEO processes a payment, your card issuer may place a temporary hold to confirm the funds are available. This preauthorization appears as a pending transaction. The actual payment is posted separately. The pending hold is not a charge and will drop off your statement, but both may be visible at the same time.
Check your bank statement to confirm whether a charge is pending or posted before contacting support. You can review all ZOLEO charges in detail under Invoices at myzoleo.com.
How to Find and Review Your ZOLEO Invoice
You can access your ZOLEO invoices at any time through the MyZOLEO portal. Each ZOLEO invoice includes a detailed breakdown of your charges for that billing cycle, including your plan fee, any add-on features, prorated charges, and applicable taxes.
- Go to myzoleo.com and log in to your account
- Select Invoices
- Choose the invoice you want to review
Each line item on your ZOLEO invoice includes the date range it covers. This helps you identify whether a charge is for your regular plan cycle, a prorated adjustment, or an add-on feature. For a detailed breakdown of what each line item means, refer to the invoice guide for your region:
- Understanding Your Invoice - United States
- Understanding Your Invoice - Canada
- Understanding Your Invoice - United Kingdom
- Understanding Your Invoice - European Union
- Understanding Your Invoice - Australia
- Understanding Your Invoice - New Zealand
If you cannot access your MyZOLEO account or an invoice is missing, contact ZOLEO support for assistance.
When to Contact ZOLEO Support About Billing
Most ZOLEO billing questions can be answered by reviewing your invoice at myzoleo.com. However, you should contact ZOLEO support if:
- You believe a charge on your invoice is incorrect
- You were charged after your plan should have been canceled or suspended
- You need clarification on a specific charge
- You want to request a refund or billing adjustment
- You cannot access your invoices
When contacting support, include your account email, the charge date and amount, and a brief description of the issue.
You can reach ZOLEO support via chat at zoleo.com or through the Contact Us page.
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