What is Dext
Dext is a bookkeeping automation tool for receipt and invoice capture
Dext is a cloud software service for businesses that want to pull data from receipts, invoices, and bank statements into their bookkeeping workflow. Its registered headquarters listed in the service context is 25 Luke Street, Unit 1.2, Techspace Shoreditch, London, EC2A 4DS, United Kingdom, and the company terms are published in its end user licence agreement (dext.com).
If you signed up in the Philippines, the practical point is simple: this is a recurring software subscription, not a one-time purchase. Dext also offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, and if you do not choose a paid subscription after the trial, the account is paused rather than automatically charged based on the available terms data (dext.com).
What users actually pay for in a Dext subscription
The paid value is in automation. The verified pricing data for Business Plus includes support for up to 5 users, 300 documents per month, and features such as bank statement extraction and document information capture, with prices shown at ₱1,350.00 monthly or ₱22,000.00 annually based on the App Store listing as of March 2026.
That means Dext is mainly for accountants, bookkeepers, and small business owners who want less manual encoding. The truth is, if you only scan a few receipts a month, the monthly cost can feel high compared with alternatives like Wave Accounting, which is listed as free, or Zoho Books, which starts at around ₱500 per month.
How Dext works in the Philippines
For users in the Philippines, the biggest friction point is not pricing but support and cancellation clarity. Local research shows that some users struggle because local support resources are limited, and some also find Dext more complex than expected, which can make cancellation feel more stressful when you just want to stop future billing.
Local contact details available from the research include phone support at +632-7217-1139 and email support at [email protected], with business hours listed as Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST. If you subscribed through the web, you cancel in the account itself. If you subscribed through App Store or Google Play, you need to cancel through that same billing channel (help.dext.com).
What to check before you hit cancel
Many Dext users get frustrated for the same reasons: the process feels unclear, billing keeps going because the wrong channel was used, or a refund is expected even though Dext says no refund after cancellation (help.dext.com). To avoid that, take five minutes before cancelling and gather proof.
- Log in and note your current billing date from the subscription area.
- Take a screenshot of your active plan and billing details.
- Download receipts, invoices, and any exported bookkeeping data you still need.
- Check whether you subscribed on the web, App Store, or Google Play.
- Save the support article link for reference: Dext cancellation help.
This matters because Dext says your account remains accessible for data download after the subscription expires, but it also reserves the right to delete accounts after expiry (dext.com). If you leave exports for later, you may lose easy access to older files.
Exact web cancellation path inside your Dext account
If you pay Dext directly on the web, the verified click path is clear. Log in to your Dext account, go to Business settings, select Subscription, then under Billing Details click Cancel subscription, and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm (help.dext.com).
Heads up: after you click cancel, read each screen carefully and do not close the browser early. A common mistake with SaaS tools is stopping after the first prompt and assuming the cancellation is done. Wait for the final confirmation screen and save a screenshot showing the date and time.
How to cancel through App Store or Google Play
If your payment goes through Apple or Google, the Dext website cancellation button usually is not enough because the billing relationship sits with the store. Dext’s own help page lists both store routes, which is useful because many users miss this and keep getting charged for another cycle (help.dext.com).
- App Store on iPhone or iPad: open App Store, tap your profile icon at the top right, select Subscriptions, find Dext, tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription.
- Google Play on Android: open Google Play Store, tap the menu icon, select Subscriptions, find Dext, tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription and complete the prompts.
- After cancelling in a store, take a screenshot showing the subscription status.
- Check your email for Apple or Google confirmation because that is often the easiest proof in a billing dispute.
If the store page shows no active Dext subscription, you may have subscribed directly on the web instead. That is your clue to return to the Dext account settings and cancel there.
Phone, email, and postal options if the account route fails
Dext support details in the research show no live chat, but phone and email are available. You can try +632-7217-1139 or email [email protected] during the listed hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST. Use these channels if the cancel button is missing, your account is locked, or you need written confirmation after a billing problem.
You can also send a written cancellation notice by registered mail if you want stronger proof, especially for a payment dispute. A modern option some consumers use instead of traditional registered mail is Postclic, which creates timestamped proof of sending and receipt in digital form. It is not required, but it can help if you want a cleaner evidence trail.
If you send a physical letter, use this address:
- 25 Luke Street, Unit 1.2, Techspace Shoreditch, London, EC2A 4DS, United Kingdom
In the letter, include your account email, plan name, cancellation request date, and the last amount charged. Ask for a written acknowledgment so you have something concrete for your records.
What changes after you cancel your subscription
Your access usually continues until the end of the paid period
Dext’s help page confirms cancellation steps and refund limits, but it does not promise a prorated refund for unused days (help.dext.com). In practice, that means you should expect access to continue until the end of your current billing cycle rather than ending instantly, because there is no refund for the unused portion.
Here is the practical example: if your monthly plan renews every March 28 and you cancel on March 10, you should plan around having paid access until March 28. To avoid doubt, check the final cancellation screen or confirmation email for the exact end date of service.
If you do not cancel, billing can continue
The available sources do not clearly specify an auto-renewal clause, but recurring subscriptions normally continue unless cancelled through the original billing channel. Since Dext gives direct web, App Store, and Google Play cancellation routes, you should assume billing continues on the same channel until you stop it there.
This is one of the most common subscription mistakes in the Philippines: users uninstall the app or stop using the service, then discover later that billing did not stop. Uninstalling Dext does not cancel the subscription. Only the subscription menu or official support route does.
Your data may stay available for download for a limited time
Dext’s terms say the account remains accessible for data download after the subscription expires, and Dext reserves the right to delete accounts after subscription expiry (dext.com). That is good news in the short term, but not a reason to delay exports.
Before your paid period ends, export receipts, invoices, bank statement data, and any bookkeeping outputs you need for tax or audit records. If you run a small business in the Philippines, save copies in cloud storage plus one offline folder so you are not scrambling later during BIR filing season.
Dext refund policy and the fine print that matters
The official refund rule is strict
Dext’s cancellation help article is unusually clear on one point: after cancellation, there is no refund. The research data applies that same answer to the general policy, unused period, and billing error scenario, all pointing to the same help source (help.dext.com).
That means you should not expect prorated money back if you cancel halfway through a monthly or annual plan. If you are on the annual Business Plus plan at ₱22,000.00 and stop using it after a few months, the published policy does not give you a partial refund route.
How this works under Philippine consumer rules
In the Philippines, the Consumer Act of the Philippines or Republic Act No. 7394 does not create a general cooling-off period for all online subscriptions. The jurisdiction data also says no cooling-off period and no withdrawal right are specified for Dext, so there is no general local rule that automatically forces a refund just because you changed your mind.
Here is the thing: that does not mean every charge is valid. If you cancelled correctly and a new charge still appeared, or if the transaction was unauthorized, you can challenge it through your bank, card issuer, GCash, or Maya. For card disputes in the Philippines, BSP practice usually gives cardholders up to 60 days from the statement date to dispute a transaction.
How to ask for a refund anyway when something went wrong
If the issue is not buyer’s remorse but a duplicate or continued charge, contact Dext support first with evidence. Send your account email, date of cancellation, amount charged, payment channel, and screenshots of the cancellation confirmation. Use [email protected] or call +632-7217-1139 during the listed support hours.
- State the exact charge amount and date.
- Attach the cancellation confirmation screenshot.
- Attach your bank or card statement showing the charge.
- Ask for reversal of the specific transaction, not a vague refund request.
If Dext does not resolve it, escalate through your payment provider. Apple has its own refund request flow for App Store billing, Google Play has subscription support routes, and banks or e-wallets can process disputes for unauthorized or continued charges.
Dext terms, trial rules, and subscription conditions
The free trial is 14 days and does not require a card
Dext’s terms data says the free trial lasts 14 days and does not require a credit card (dext.com). That is useful because it lowers the risk of accidental paid conversion during the trial itself. If no subscription is chosen after the trial, the account is paused.
For users in the Philippines, that means the trial is relatively low-risk compared with services that collect card details upfront. Still, if you manually moved into a paid plan later, your ongoing billing will depend on that paid subscription and not on the old trial terms.
Some key billing clauses are simply not spelled out in the available sources
The available sources do not specify commitment duration, applicable law, dispute resolution, or a detailed auto-renewal clause for the paid plan. Dext also does not clearly state a formal cancellation notice period beyond cancelling before the next billing event through the correct channel.
What is clearly stated is the data point that matters after cancellation: the account remains accessible for data download, and Dext reserves the right to delete expired accounts (dext.com). In plain language, you get a short post-subscription window for clean-up, but you should not treat it as permanent storage.
Dext plans and pricing in the Philippines
Current subscription prices from verified data
| Plan | Price (PHP) | Billing period | Main features |
| Business Plus | ₱1,350.00 | Monthly | 5 users, 300 docs |
| Business Plus | ₱22,000.00 | Annually | 5 users, 300 docs |
The verified pricing note says these figures come from the App Store listing as of March 2026. Both plans include the same core package in the research data, so the real pricing decision is about billing frequency rather than feature tier differences.
Which option costs more over time
The monthly Business Plus plan at ₱1,350.00 adds up to ₱16,200.00 over 12 months. The annual listing is ₱22,000.00, which is actually higher than 12 months of the monthly figure based on the data provided here, even though the pricing note says annual billing offers a significant discount.
Because that math conflicts with the note, treat the App Store figures as the best available verified numbers but double-check the live checkout screen before paying. If you are already subscribed annually and the price you paid seems off, take a screenshot of the current listing and compare it with your invoice.
When Dext may feel expensive
If you are a solo freelancer or a very small business, Dext can feel costly for receipt capture alone. QuickBooks Online is listed at about ₱1,500 to ₱5,000 per month, Xero at ₱1,200 to ₱3,500, Zoho Books at ₱500 to ₱2,500, FreshBooks at ₱1,000 to ₱3,000, and Wave Accounting is listed as free.
That is why cancellation often comes up when users realize they are paying for automation features they do not fully use. If your workflow only needs light invoice tracking, a lower-cost tool may be enough after you leave Dext.
Your rights in the Philippines when cancelling a software subscription
What RA 7394 means for a Dext subscriber
The main law is the Consumer Act of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 7394, with the Department of Trade and Industry or DTI as the primary consumer authority for this kind of online subscription issue. For Dext specifically, this matters most when the problem is misleading billing, non-delivery of what was promised, or charges that continue after a valid cancellation.
The law does not create a universal cooling-off rule for every digital subscription. The jurisdiction block also says no cooling-off period and no withdrawal right are specified for Dext. So if you simply changed your mind after paying, Dext’s no-refund policy is likely to control unless there was a billing error or misrepresentation.
When to complain to DTI or BSP
If Dext keeps charging you after a confirmed cancellation, start with Dext support and your payment provider on the same day. If the charge remains unresolved, DTI handles consumer complaints under RA 7394, while BSP is relevant for payment disputes involving banks, cards, and regulated e-wallet channels.
- Gather screenshots of cancellation confirmation and account status.
- Save your statement showing the charge date and amount.
- Write a short timeline with dates of sign-up, cancellation, and charge.
- Submit the complaint to DTI if the merchant issue is unresolved.
- File a bank or card dispute within 60 days from statement date if needed.
Useful authority contact points
The authority named in the verified data is DTI. Use its consumer complaint channels if Dext or the payment provider does not fix a post-cancellation billing problem. For payment disputes, contact your bank, credit card issuer, GCash, or Maya and mention that the charge continued after cancellation.
You can start with the official DTI website here: Department of Trade and Industry. When you file, attach the exact proof set in one folder so the complaint is easier to review.
What customers say about cancellation and support
Overall verdict: cancellation looks simple on paper, but support problems can make it frustrating
Based on the review set provided, the sentiment is 0 positive and 4 negative out of 4 unique reviews. That is a bad signal, especially because the complaints focus on customer service delays, continued payments, and poor support quality. In the Philippines, that lines up with the local issue data saying support resources can feel limited and the platform can be harder to navigate than expected.
To be fair, the verified help article itself gives a clean cancellation path. So the process is not hidden, but getting help when something goes wrong appears to be the weak point.
Recurring themes from the reviews
| Theme | Frequency | Typical example |
| Customer service delays | 2 reviews | Support not reachable |
| Continued charges | 2 reviews | Repeated debits |
| High cost frustration | 1 review | Price jump complaint |
| Source | Rating | Main topic | Sentiment |
| TrustPilot | 1/5 | Customer service | Negative |
| TrustPilot | 1/5 | Customer service | Negative |
| TrustPilot | 1/5 | Repeated charges | Negative |
| TrustPilot | 1/5 | Charge after changes | Negative |
- "I have been trying to get through to payroll support. I have tried for 1 month to get support. Not had any luck at all. Absolutely appalling." (TrustPilot)
- "My bank account was debited for four payments, a total of 10k within 4 weeks. Unprofessional, threatening and rude representatives. Would NEVER finance with this company again." (TrustPilot)
- "I have been using for years... forcing me to make an over 100% increase in my costs... ITS A RIP OFF AM NOW LOOKING FOR ANOTHER ACCOUNTS PACKAGE." (TrustPilot)
No positive review was included in the supplied set, so it is honest to say the review sample is entirely negative. The positive side, based on product information rather than reviews, is that Dext does provide a direct account cancellation path and a no-card 14-day trial.
Documentation checklist before and after you cancel
What to save before cancellation
If you want a smooth exit, build your evidence folder before you cancel. This takes about 10 minutes and can save hours later if a charge reappears. For a software tool like Dext, the most useful records are account and billing screenshots, not just emails.
- Screenshot of Business settings and Subscription page
- Screenshot of Billing Details and active plan
- Copy of latest invoice or App Store receipt
- Export of receipts, invoices, and statement data
- Account email and user name record
What to keep for refund or charge disputes
If you end up asking for a reversal, support and banks will ask for dates, amounts, and proof of cancellation. Save transaction IDs, statement lines, and the exact peso amount. If the payment was through Apple, Google, GCash, Maya, or a credit card, include the platform-specific receipt too.
After cancellation, keep the confirmation email or screenshot for at least 60 days because that matches the usual BSP dispute window from the statement date for cardholders in the Philippines. That one file often decides whether a chargeback is quick or messy.
Using the wrong cancellation channel
The biggest mistake is cancelling on the web when the subscription was bought through App Store or Google Play. Real-world result: the user sees no more activity in Dext and assumes the plan ended, but Apple or Google still renews it next cycle.
Solution: trace the original invoice source. If the receipt came from Apple or Google, cancel there. If the invoice came from Dext directly, use Business settings > Subscription > Cancel subscription.
Expecting a refund for unused days
Dext says there is no refund after cancellation, including for unused periods and the general post-cancellation scenario (help.dext.com). Users who cancel halfway through a billing month often expect prorated money back and get frustrated when it does not happen.
Solution: cancel before the next billing date, not after it. If your renewal is on the 15th, set a calendar reminder for the 12th so you have time to fix any account access issue.
Not exporting documents before access changes
Dext’s terms say the account remains accessible for data download after expiry, but Dext also reserves the right to delete expired accounts (dext.com). Some users leave this too late and then scramble for bookkeeping files later.
Solution: export everything before the final paid day. For a Philippine small business, save tax-relevant records in at least two places, such as Google Drive plus a local folder on your laptop.
Stopping at the first screen and skipping proof
Another common problem is assuming a click equals a completed cancellation. With support complaints already visible in the review set, you do not want a dispute with no screenshot trail.
Solution: wait for the final confirmation page, capture it, and check for a confirmation email. If nothing arrives within the same day, email support immediately and ask them to confirm the cancellation date in writing.
Quick comparison of all cancellation methods
Side by side table
| Method | Notice period | Fee | Difficulty |
| Web/account | Before next billing | No fee found | Easy |
| App Store (iOS) | Before next billing | No fee found | Medium |
| Google Play (Android) | Before next billing | No fee found | Medium |
| Registered mail | 5-10 business days | No fee found | Higher, best proof |
Which route fits which situation
The web route is the fastest when you subscribed directly with Dext. App Store and Google Play are best when the charge appears through those stores, even if that feels less convenient. Registered mail is slower, but it gives stronger evidence if you are already in a payment dispute.
No cancellation fee or early termination fee was found in the available sources. That is good news, but it does not change the no-refund policy after cancellation.
What to do right after cancelling
Your next 48 hours matter more than most users think
Right after you cancel, check three things on the same day: the status inside the account or store, the confirmation email, and your screenshot folder. Put a reminder on your calendar for one day before your next expected billing date and another one 7 days after that date.
If a charge appears after cancellation, contact the payment provider at once. In the Philippines, you can dispute unauthorized or continued charges through your bank, card issuer, GCash, or Maya, and cardholders typically have up to 60 days from the statement date to dispute under BSP practice.
Alternatives if Dext no longer fits your budget or workflow
If you are leaving because the software feels too complex or too expensive, you have options. QuickBooks Online covers invoicing, expense tracking, and reporting at about ₱1,500 to ₱5,000 per month. Xero is listed at ₱1,200 to ₱3,500 per month and is popular for bank reconciliation and payroll workflows.
For smaller budgets, Zoho Books starts around ₱500 per month, while Wave Accounting is listed as free. If you mainly wanted light accounting plus receipt support, those tools may be a better fit than staying on an underused Dext plan.
Useful links
The postal address to use if you want a written paper trail
Physical cancellation address on file
If you prefer a formal written notice, or if account access is blocked, you can use Dext’s physical address from the service context. This is not the main route for most users, but it can help when you need independent proof of notice.
Send your letter to:
- 25 Luke Street, Unit 1.2, Techspace Shoreditch, London, EC2A 4DS, United Kingdom
Include your full name, account email, subscription type, last payment date, and a clear line stating that you are cancelling effective before the next billing date. Attach or reference any screenshots you already saved, then keep the mailing receipt with the rest of your records.
Best practical use of the address
For most people in the Philippines, online cancellation is still faster than post. Use the postal route when the online button fails, support does not answer, or you are building a stronger evidence file for DTI or a bank dispute.
If everything works normally, the simplest path remains the in-account cancellation flow or the relevant app store subscription screen. Just a reminder: the process only counts when you finish it on the same channel that handles your billing.