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How to cancel The Guardian

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

Before you click cancel: the moment you cancel is exactly when proof matters. CancelProof records your cancellation — the pages, the clicks, the confirmation — so if The Guardian bills you after you cancel, you have a refund pack ready. Add to Chrome — Free

Cancel The Guardian in 5 steps

  1. Sign in at theguardian.com from a web browser and open 'Manage My Account'.
  2. Open your recurring contribution, subscription, or membership.
  3. Select 'Cancel' and follow the prompts.
  4. Cancel before your next payment date.
  5. Get a cancellation confirmation and keep it.

What happens after you cancel

For a recurring contribution or digital subscription, cancelling stops future payments; you keep any paid-for access until the end of the current period. 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 theguardian.com.

Charged after cancelling The Guardian?

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

Frequently asked questions

Will The Guardian charge me after I cancel?
It shouldn't. After you cancel, The Guardian 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 Guardian.
Does cancelling The Guardian 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 Guardian's settings.
How do I know my The Guardian cancellation worked?
Look for a cancellation confirmation email from The Guardian 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.

Cancelling something? Keep the proof.

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

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

CancelProof documents your cancellation; it does not cancel anything for you and is not legal advice.

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