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How to cancel The Economist

A quick, up-to-date guide to cancelling The Economist — and keeping proof that you did, in case you're charged anyway.

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Cancel The Economist in 5 steps

  1. Sign in at economist.com from a web browser and open 'Manage my account' → 'Subscription'.
  2. Select the cancellation / turn-off-auto-renewal option, or contact customer service if the online flow won't finish.
  3. Decline retention and discount offers.
  4. Cancel before your renewal date — introductory rates convert to full price automatically.
  5. Get a cancellation confirmation and keep it.

What happens after you cancel

You keep access until the end of the current billing period, then it won't renew. The Economist's intro rates convert to full price, so cancel before that date. No refund for the current period is typical.

Subscribed through Apple, Google, or another provider?

If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel in that store's Subscriptions section instead of on economist.com.

Charged after cancelling The Economist?

It happens more than it should. If a charge lands after you cancelled, here's how to get your money back from The Economist — and why documented proof is what makes the difference.

Frequently asked questions

Will The Economist charge me after I cancel?
It shouldn't. After you cancel, The Economist keeps your access until the end of the billing period you've already paid for, then stops billing. If a charge still appears, see our guide on being charged after cancelling The Economist.
Does cancelling The Economist delete my account?
No. Cancelling stops future billing but usually keeps your account so you can return later. Deleting your account is a separate action in The Economist's settings.
How do I know my The Economist cancellation worked?
Look for a cancellation confirmation email from The Economist and check that your account shows the plan ending. Keeping that confirmation — an email or a screenshot — is your proof if there's ever a dispute.

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CancelProof records your cancellation automatically — so if you're charged anyway, you're covered.

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Source: The Economist Help. Steps can change — always confirm on the official page.

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