Cancellation guide
How to Cancel The Economist Subscription
For a direct Economist subscription, start in My Account. The publisher also offers phone and live-chat assistance with subscription management.
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Before you cancel
Check the email on your receipt, the plan you purchased, and the next billing or order date. Sign in to that account before making changes.
Match the account email, plan and billing provider to your latest receipt. Choose the route below that matches that purchase.
How to cancel The Economist
Purchased directly from The Economist
- Sign in to the Economist account linked to your receipt.
- Open My Account and choose Manage subscription.
- Use the cancellation controls offered for that subscription and finish the prompts.
- If you cannot complete the action, contact the publisher through its official service centre by phone or live chat and request written confirmation.
Make sure renewal has stopped
Return to billing after the last confirmation screen. Save the canceled status or scheduled end date, plus any confirmation email. A support request awaiting a reply is not the same as a completed cancellation.
If another charge appears, compare its payment date, account and plan with that record. Contact the billing provider with the relevant receipt and confirmation.
What happens after cancellation?
- Keep the confirmed end date and check the next-renewal record. A conversation with support is not a completed cancellation until the result is confirmed.
Cancellation and refunds
Stopping renewal does not automatically reverse an earlier charge. If you want a payment reviewed, contact the billing provider using the receipt and cancellation confirmation. Ask which refund terms apply to that purchase.
Common questions
Where can I find my next renewal date?
The Economist lists it in the order confirmation and in My Account under My Subscription. Use that record rather than a current introductory offer.
What should I keep after canceling?
Save the final confirmation, the effective date and any remaining order or term details. If another charge appears, compare it with this record and ask the provider to explain it.
Official sources
Instructions checked against the provider documentation below on 11 October 2026. Account screens and offers can vary. This is an independent guide, not a cancellation service operated by The Economist.