How to cancel The Economist

Before you cancel

• There's no fixed contract, so you can cancel anytime. Your access simply runs to the end of the period you've paid for.
• Expect to be offered a retention discount or loyalty deal to make you stay. If you're sure you want to cancel, stand your ground.
• There may be a notice period, so you can be billed for a short while after you ask to leave. Cancel as early as you can.
• If you subscribed through Apple, Google or another provider, you must cancel with them, not The Economist directly.
• Get a confirmation (on-screen or by email) and keep it as proof of the date you cancelled.

How to cancel The Economist, step by step

1. Fastest route: sign in at economist.com, open the Account menu, go to Manage subscription, and choose to cancel.
2. Or use the Help Centre contact form at economist.com/help/subscription-centre.
3. To cancel by phone (UK), call Customer Services on +44 (0)20 7576 8448. Have your customer reference number ready.
4. You can also email [email protected] for subscription support.
5. You keep access until the end of the paid term.

Ways to cancel

By phone

+1 800 456 6086

Online

economist.com

By email

[email protected]

Notice, fees & cooling-off

Notice period

Cancel at least 24 hours before your next billing date to avoid the next charge. Access continues to the end of the paid term.

Early-exit charge

None; The Economist states it refunds unserved issues on a pro-rata basis after cancellation - but retention agents heavily push discounts and users report the process taking 30+ mins and repeated confirmations. Renewal prices can jump sharply.