How to cancel streaming subscriptions (Netflix, Hulu, Max…)
Streaming services add up fast — one for shows, one for sports, one for the kids. Almost all of them cancel online in a minute with no fee. The real trap is paying twice through a bundle, your carrier or an app store.
Pick your service
Check who bills you first
The same service can be billed directly, through a bundle (Disney+, Hulu and Max), your internet or phone provider, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or the App Store. Your statement tells you: NETFLIX.COM is direct, APPLE.COM/BILL is Apple (how to cancel App Store subscriptions). You have to cancel where you're billed.
Cancel right before the next charge
Streaming has no contracts, so cancel a few days before your renewal date to use the time you already paid for. For free trials, cancel right after signing up — most services keep access until the trial ends.
The services people cancel most
Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Peacock, Paramount+, YouTube Premium and Amazon Prime.
FAQ
Does deleting the app cancel my subscription?
Never. Cancel from your account, or from the app store if it bills you.
Can I get a refund for the current month?
Usually not: access continues until the end of the paid period.
Know your rights
What else are you paying for?
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