diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index e6ae6d38..02edf84c 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -168,10 +168,6 @@ AI_AUDIO_PROVIDER=elevenlabs
 # Stripe (Cashier — billing)
 # ============================================
 # Required when SELF_HOSTED=false. Get keys at https://dashboard.stripe.com/apikeys
-# Trial behavior:
-# - true  => require card at checkout to start trial
-# - false => grant a signup trial without card
-BILLING_REQUIRE_CARD_FOR_TRIAL=true
 STRIPE_KEY=
 STRIPE_SECRET=
 STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET=
diff --git a/config/trypost.php b/config/trypost.php
index a7209d9f..5b20081b 100644
--- a/config/trypost.php
+++ b/config/trypost.php
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
     */
 
     'billing' => [
-        'require_card_for_trial' => env('BILLING_REQUIRE_CARD_FOR_TRIAL', true),
+        'require_card_for_trial' => true,
     ],
 
     /*