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How to cancel World of Warcraft

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

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Cancel World of Warcraft in 5 steps

  1. Sign in at battle.net (account.battle.net) from a web browser.
  2. Open 'Account' → 'Subscriptions' / 'World of Warcraft'.
  3. Turn off 'Recurring Subscription' / select 'Cancel'.
  4. Confirm the change.
  5. Verify recurring billing shows as off.

What happens after you cancel

Turning off the recurring subscription keeps your game time active until the end of the paid period, then it stops. Your characters and account are preserved; you can resubscribe anytime. No refund for the current period is typical.

Subscribed through Apple, Google, or another provider?

World of Warcraft is billed through your Battle.net account — manage it at battle.net. Game-time tokens bought in-game don't auto-renew.

Charged after cancelling World of Warcraft?

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

Frequently asked questions

Will World of Warcraft charge me after I cancel?
It shouldn't. After you cancel, World of Warcraft 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 World of Warcraft.
Does cancelling World of Warcraft 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 World of Warcraft's settings.
How do I know my World of Warcraft cancellation worked?
Look for a cancellation confirmation email from World of Warcraft 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: Blizzard Support. 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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