Changing Plan question.

[Autumn]

So there is no benefit to using the option "Changing your plan now"  vs "Renew on future date" since no credit to will reimbursed if the plan I prefer to change to (now) is lower than the plan I have already paid?

[srlawren]

@jp2 the moderators are quite friendly and helpful 🙂

[jp2]

 @srlawren that's great to know PM will make exceptions if you need it.

[srlawren]

@Autumn @jp2 it's worth noting that if someone really does need a plan change right away, you can always reach out to the moderator team to ask for assistance.  Although you cannot change the plan immediately yourself in self-serve without incurring the loss, the moderators do have more flexibility and can assist with these types of requests.  

If you do ever need to reach out to them, here's all the details:

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[jp2]

They don't have the same meaning. 

Change now will cancel your old plan (but keep your money) and start your new plan. This button would be used by people that are willing to lose some money to upgrade their plan immediately. 

Change at renewal will keep your plan the way it is until renewal. At this point the new an will replace your old one. This way you don't lose any money you've paid.

[Autumn]

If that is the case, would it help PM users (to avoid any confusion) by removing the "Change your plan now" button? Why have two buttons to have the same meaning?

[jp2]

In fact if you change now to a lower plan not only will you not be reimbursed you will also be charged now for the new plan and today will be your new renewal date

[jp2]

That's correct