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Unexpected Charge, Refund Requests, and Payment Authorization Explained

Understand why you see a pending charge, what a payment authorization is, and how to check your account status.

Updated over a month ago

First: Don't Panic

If you see a charge from GoodGirlRx on your bank or credit card statement and you're unsure why, take a breath. What you're likely seeing is a payment authorization — not necessarily a final charge. Let us explain.


What Is a Payment Authorization?

When you enter your payment information during checkout, we authorize the payment before your provider reviews your intake. This is a temporary hold that:

  • Confirms your card is valid

  • Reserves the funds for your treatment

  • Does NOT finalize the charge until you're approved and your prescription is processed

Think of it like a hotel hold: The hotel puts a hold on your card at check-in, but you're only charged for what you actually use at checkout.


When Does the Authorization Become a Real Charge?

Scenario

What Happens

You complete intake → Provider approves → Prescription enters fulfillment

✅ Authorization converts to final charge

You don't complete intake

❌ Authorization reverses automatically in 5–10 business days

Provider has follow-up questions (unanswered)

⏳ Authorization stays pending until resolved or expires

Provider determines treatment is not appropriate

❌ Authorization reverses automatically in 5–10 business days


I Completed Checkout — What Now?

Once you complete checkout, your intake enters the provider review queue. Your provider may not have reviewed your intake yet — this is normal. Providers work through a high volume of patients and typically respond within 48 hours during business hours.

What to do: Log in to your Patient Portal and check your status:

  1. Click "Treatments" (left sidebar on desktop, bottom menu on mobile)

  2. Look under "Active"

What You See

What It Means

A treatment appears under "Active"

✅ You're approved. Your medication is being processed or has already shipped

Nothing listed under "Active"

⏳ Your provider may not have reviewed your intake yet — or you may have an incomplete visit (see below)

Important: Whether or not you see an active treatment yet, all sales are final once checkout is completed. Your checkout initiated a clinical and pharmacy workflow that cannot be reversed. See our Cancellation Policy and Refund Policy for full details.


If You See an Active Treatment

You're approved and your medication is on the way.

Haven't received tracking yet? Once your prescription is approved, it goes to our pharmacy for fulfillment. You'll receive tracking via email within 1–3 business days of approval. Check your spam/junk folder if you haven't seen it.

Already have tracking? Your medication is on the way. Standard delivery is 3–5 business days from shipment. Track your order using the link in your shipping confirmation email.


Check for Incomplete Visits or Provider Messages

If you don't see an active treatment, your intake may be incomplete or your provider may need additional information before they can move forward.

How to check:

  1. Look for notices or alerts on your dashboard

  2. Click "Treatments" → check for visits marked "Incomplete" or "Action Required"

  3. Click "Chat" → check for messages from your Doctor

Common Reasons for Incomplete Status:

Issue

How to Fix

ID not uploaded

Upload a valid photo ID through the portal

Photo not submitted

Complete the required photo upload

Medical history incomplete

Answer all intake questions

Provider has questions

Respond to your provider in Chat (one message only — see below)

Additional documentation needed

Check notices for specific instructions

Important: If your provider has sent you a message, please respond with one single, detailed message that includes everything they need. Sending multiple messages resets your position in the provider queue and delays your response. See our Provider Communication article for more details.


I Started Checkout but Never Finished My Intake

If you entered payment information but didn't complete your intake — for example, you didn't upload your ID or finish the medical questionnaire — you were not charged.

The pending amount is a temporary authorization hold. No order was placed, no prescription was issued, and no medication was prepared. This hold will automatically fall off within 5–10 business days depending on your financial institution.

You don't need to contact us. Just leave the intake incomplete and the hold drops off on its own.

Want to finish? Log in at my.goodgirlrx.com, find the incomplete visit, complete all remaining sections, and submit for provider review.


Still See a Pending Charge After 10 Business Days?

If more than 10 business days have passed, you have no active treatment in your portal, and the charge still appears as posted (not pending), contact us:

  1. Click Chat → "Send message to: Support"

  2. Include:

    • Your full name

    • Email address on your account

    • Last 4 digits of the card charged

    • Date and amount of the charge

    • Screenshot of the charge (if possible)

We'll investigate and resolve it promptly.


Quick Reference

Your Situation

What to Do

"I see a pending charge but didn't finish my intake"

No action needed — authorization reverses in 5–10 business days

"I completed checkout but don't see an active treatment"

Your provider may not have reviewed your intake yet. Allow up to 48 business hours. Check Chat for provider messages

"I want to finish my intake and get my medication"

Log in → Complete all sections → Submit for review

"I see an active treatment but no tracking"

Tracking is coming within 1–3 business days of approval

"My provider has questions"

Log in → Chat → Respond to Doctor with one detailed message

"I want to cancel or get a refund"

All sales are final once checkout is completed

"Charge still showing after 10+ business days with no active treatment"

Contact Support through chat with your details


Still Have Questions?

Patient Portal · Help Center · Chat with us using the widget on any GoodGirlRx page

💕 — The GoodGirlRx Team

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