Subscription cancel checklist — tick steps locally before you cancel
Before you cancel, identify who bills you, use that channel’s cancel path, save the confirmation, and watch the next two billing cycles. Use the interactive list below so you do not skip a step.
Interactive checklist
Tick steps as you go. Progress stays in this browser only—nothing is uploaded to CostToCancel.
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This list does not cancel anything for you. Confirm each step on the official site or app-store subscription screen.
Why the billing channel matters
Cancelling inside an app does nothing if Apple or Google still owns the subscription. Match the descriptor on your statement first, then follow the matching steps in our service guides.
After you finish the list
- Estimate what you stop paying with the savings calculator.
- If a charge still posts, read still charged after cancel.
- For unknown descriptors, see unrecognized subscription charge.
Frequently asked questions
Does this checklist cancel a subscription for me?
No. It is a planning list only. You still cancel on the provider website, in Apple Subscriptions, or in Google Play, depending on who bills you.
Where is my checklist progress stored?
In your browser’s local storage on this device. CostToCancel does not receive the checkmarks. Clearing site data resets the list.
Which cancel path should I use?
Match the charge on your statement. APPLE.COM/BILL means Apple Subscriptions; Google Play descriptors mean Play subscriptions; otherwise use the provider website or the partner that posts the charge.
What should I save after I cancel?
Keep the confirmation email or a screenshot with the date, note when access ends, and watch the next two billing cycles for residual charges.
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