Direct Debit in Europe has strong guarantees in favour of the customer, e.g. reversing charges. "A no-questions-asked, fast and simple Refund procedure availab

Direct Debit in Europe has strong guarantees in favour of the customer, e.g. reversing charges. "A no-questions-asked, fast and simple Refund procedure available within eight weeks of the debit date." Within 8 weeks of the charge, you just phone (or otherwise) your bank and ask them to undo the charge.