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How to cancel unwanted subscriptions from Apple?

I checked my subscriptions on my account and noticed Apple News and Apple Arcade were being charged to my account for who knows how long. I don’t even use either of those apps and hardly Download games in general. Idk how long they’ve been charging me but my bank account is nearly empty


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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 25, 2024 9:09 AM

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Nov 25, 2024 9:14 AM in response to Reneé358

Subscriptions don't start by themselves or as if by magic. You need to provide either your password or a biometric id (Touch ID, Face ID) to initiate them.


So you had to do something to get them started, even if you were not aware of it.


You are free to cancel them and request a refund for the recent charges though.


click here ➜ If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support

then here ➜ Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support



Nov 26, 2024 6:49 AM in response to Reneé358

Confirm you have canceled any subscription automatic renewal (if you simply delete an app this does not cancel subscriptions):


Review the information in this support article by clicking on the link to learn how to cancel a subscription from Apple. ➔ If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support

If you subscribed to this in the EU from a third party, see: About purchases not billed through the App Store or the App Store’s In-App Purchase system - Apple Support instead.


Notes:

• "If you signed up for a free or discounted trial subscription and you don't want to renew it, cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial ends." You may have simply agreed to sign up for those without reading the fine print about trials ending in paid subscriptions. Start reading fine print.

• Deleting an app does not cancel a subscription.

• An existing subscription will normally continue until the end of its term and may then renew automatically. Stopping automatic renewal is effectively canceling it. "If you don’t see Cancel Subscription, then the subscription is already canceled and won't renew." The "Expires" date means the current subscription will just run until then. Note special conditions for some countries: About canceling subscriptions in Germany, Israel, South Africa, or Türkiye - Apple Support

• Read the article to see what to do about subscriptions that do not appear in your list. If you still can't find a subscription, contact Apple Support using the link at the end of the support article.

• Canceling a subscription does not automatically start a refund.


If you wish to pursue a refund, follow the directions in this support article about how to request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple ➔ Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support


Read this support article for information about how long it takes to receive a refund (if one is granted), and how to check the status of a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple --> Check the status of a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support



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