Cancellation guide
How to cancel The Guardian
A clear, step-by-step guide to cancelling your The Guardian News & Media, plus the things worth checking before you leave.
Before you cancel
- There's no fixed contract, so you can cancel anytime. Your access simply runs to the end of the period you've paid for.
- Expect to be offered a retention discount or loyalty deal to make you stay. If you're sure you want to cancel, stand your ground.
- There may be a notice period, so you can be billed for a short while after you ask to leave. Cancel as early as you can.
- If you subscribed through Apple, Google or another provider, you must cancel with them, not The Guardian directly.
- Get a confirmation (on-screen or by email) and keep it as proof of the date you cancelled.
How to cancel The Guardian, step by step
- Primary route: log in at manage.theguardian.com and open Manage subscription.
- Select your subscription, contribution or membership and follow the cancellation instructions at the bottom of the page.
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
- You can also cancel via the Help Centre contact form, or email customer.help@theguardian.com for subscription enquiries.
- If you want to delete your account too, cancel the payment first, then delete.
Ways to cancel
- By phone
- 0330 333 6767
- Online
- manage.theguardian.com
- By email
- customer.help@theguardian.com
Notice, fees & cooling-off
- Notice period
- Cancel before the next payment date; access/benefits continue to end of current billing period. You can also suspend (pause) a print subscription up to ~5 weeks/year.
- Early-exit charge
- None; no ETF. Supporter benefits (ad-free etc.) end when the subscription expires.
5 Jul 2026