Clerk free trial may stall after 3-D Secure in UK/EU
r/SaaSJun 15, 2026 · 27d ago
can require users to add a before starting a free trial. After the trial ends, the is billed automatically.
In the UK and EU, 3-D Secure checks may appear even for a free trial with a £0 charge. In a test, the bank approval completed and Stripe recorded the , but the widget did not finish the flow.
It returned to the start-free-trial screen instead. This looks like a bug that could block some trial signups.
Key points
can require a upfront.
The is meant to bill automatically after the trial period ends.
3-D Secure can be required even when the trial charge is £0.
The bank approval and Stripe completed, but the widget returned to the start screen.
UK and EU s should be tested in before relying on .