From PC World: Anker remains one of our preferred sources of power banks, USB-C hubs, and other PC and phone peripherals. But beware buying them from Anker itself. You might end up with a $9.99/mo “Plus subscription” that you’ll have to spot and actively cancel.
Some of Anker’s slim Nano products ship automatically bundled with the recurring Anker Plus subscription, which promises an extra five percent off of all purchases and benefits like free next-day delivery. That might be acceptable if it were your choice, but it’s not. The subscription is added as a one-time “free” benefit. After that, Anker will charge $9.99 to your credit card per month.
Take, for example, the Anker Nano Power Bank (10K, USB-C Cable), which Anker sells on its website for $59.99. Anker promises a five percent discount for Plus members, but you have to log in to claim the benefits. There’s no way to decline the benefits before purchasing.
Anker’s Plus Member Benefits also show up on the shopping cart page, where the Anker Nano Monthly Plus monthly subscription charge has been waived. But while the buyer is offered the option to remove the power bank by clicking the small garbage can icon, there’s no option to remove the subscription.
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