Searchbug Services - First Search is FREE

If my first search is free, why are there charges on my credit card between $0.01 and $0.99?

Searchbug utilizes the credit card as a form of identity verification. A randomized test transaction will be sent to your credit card between $0.01 - $0.99 cents during account registration. Next, you will be asked to check your online banking account and confirm the amount of that randomized transaction. Once confirmed, your account will be activated.

NOTE:  That's one of the things about Searchbug that sets us apart from our competition: there are no monthly fees, subscription fees, sign up fees, or any recurring fees for that matter. You only pay for the searches you place and you control all of the spending.

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