Understanding Billing for Plan Upgrades, Adjustments, and Renewals in TradeZella
Managing your TradeZella subscription billing — including plan upgrades, monthly vs annual switches, and promo code discounts — involves automatic proration and clear renewal charges. This guide explains how each scenario works.
How TradeZella Handles Plan Upgrade Charges
When you upgrade to a higher-tier TradeZella plan, you’re charged immediately — but only the pro-rated difference, not the full amount of the new plan.
Example: If you're partway through a monthly Essential cycle and upgrade to Pro, you'll immediately be charged the prorated difference for the days remaining in that cycle, and your Pro features unlock right away.
Upgrades are always charged at our current plan pricing — see Our Pricing for current rates.
Switching from Monthly to Annual Plans (and How Proration Works)
If you decide to switch from a monthly to an annual subscription plan after already being charged for the month, TradeZella will prorate the amount you’ve paid and apply it toward the annual plan's cost.
For instance, you're on the $59/month Pro plan and switch to the $531/year Pro plan halfway through your billing month. Your unused ~$29.50 is applied toward the annual plan, and you pay the remaining ~$501.50.
Note: If you subscribed before July 14, 2026, switching your billing cycle moves you to our current pricing. See Our Pricing for details.
How Renewal Charges Are Calculated on TradeZella
Upon subscription renewal, your TradeZella account will be charged based on the plan you are subscribed to at the time of renewal. If there are any active discounts (e.g., promo codes), they will be applied automatically as long as they are still valid. Always check your account to confirm the discount status before your renewal date.
If you subscribed before July 14, 2026, your subscription renews at your current price — the July 2026 pricing update does not affect renewals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be notified about the prorated amount before being charged?
Yes. TradeZella provides full transparency in your account billing section where any adjustments, including proration amounts, are clearly outlined before your next renewal.
To view the details of your next renewal, navigate to the subscription settings page and click "Open Billing Portal." From there, you will be able to view your next renewal charge and update any other necessary information.
Link to the Billing Settings page: https://app.tradezella.com/settings/subscription
Can I apply a promo code when upgrading / downgrading my plan?
Yes, please make sure your promo code is entered during checkout.
How do I see my exact prorated charge when upgrading my TradeZella plan?
You’ll see the exact prorated charge during the checkout process when upgrading your plan.
Why is the upgrade price higher than what I'm currently paying?
We updated our pricing on July 14, 2026. Your current plan keeps its original price, but any plan change — upgrading, downgrading, or switching billing cycles — is charged at our current pricing. See Our Pricing for the full breakdown.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team — we’re here to help!
