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How to Cancel AARP Subscription

Cancel AARP membership

✓ No phone call needed

✓ Takes ~2 minutes

Free guide

AARP membership costs $16/year (or less with multi-year plans) and offers discounts, insurance, and advocacy for people 50+. Cancel by phone, mail, or through your online account.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Go to aarp.org and sign in

Click your name at top right

Go to My Account → Membership

Click Cancel membership

Or call 1-888-687-2277 for phone cancellation

💡 AARP auto-renews annually. Cancel at least a few days before renewal to avoid the next charge.

Write a cancellation letter with your name, address, and membership number

Mail to: AARP, 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049

Request a prorated refund in your letter

💡 Mail cancellation may take 2–4 weeks to process.

✅ What Happens After You Cancel

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Member discounts and benefits end when membership expires

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Prorated refund available for remaining membership period

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AARP The Magazine subscription is separate

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Secondary members (spouse/partner) also lose benefits

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Refund policy: AARP offers a prorated refund for the unused portion of your annual membership if you cancel before the year ends. Call 1-888-687-2277 to request a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund for my AARP membership? ⌄

Yes. AARP offers a prorated refund for the unused portion of your annual membership. Call 1-888-687-2277 to request it.

Does AARP membership auto-renew? ⌄

Yes. AARP automatically renews unless you cancel. You'll receive a renewal notice 60 days before expiration. Cancel before then to stop the charge.

What benefits do I lose when I cancel AARP? ⌄

You lose discounts on hotels, restaurants, prescriptions, car rentals, and insurance. AARP Medicare Supplement insurance is a separate product managed by UnitedHealthcare and is not affected by membership cancellation.

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About AARP Subscriptions

AARP membership costs $16/year (or less with multi-year plans) and offers discounts, insurance, and advocacy for people 50+. Cancel by phone, mail, or through your online account. This guide covers these ways to cancel: AARP Website, By Mail.

Before You Cancel AARP

Before cancelling, check a few things: which platform you subscribed on (App Store, Google Play, or the website directly), since you must cancel in the same place you signed up. If you subscribed on the website, cancelling through your iPhone Settings won't work — and vice versa.

Also note your next billing date. AARP doesn't delete your account when you cancel — you keep access until the period ends. Check the refund and fee details above before you cancel: some plans, especially annual contracts, charge an early-termination fee, and most services do not refund unused days.

Can I Resubscribe After Cancelling?

Usually yes — log back in and choose a new plan. How long AARP keeps your data after cancellation depends on its own policy, so check its help pages if you plan to come back.

What If I Can't Find the Cancel Button?

Some services intentionally bury the cancel option. Follow the exact steps above — if you still can't find it, check that you're logged into the correct account (some people have multiple accounts). You can also contact AARP support by chat or email and ask them to cancel; keep the confirmation message until the next billing date has passed.