Okay then this webpage is misleading...

http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...e57e858ee82098

- If the character status is listed as “Cancelled” or “To be cancelled”
Starting on 0:00 a.m. (PDT) on September 30, 2012, you will no longer be able to play the current FINAL FANTASY XIV. If you would like to continue to play, please make sure you have set up a payment method ahead of time or have sufficient Crysta available.