How to Cancel Max (Formerly HBO Max)
Cancelling Max depends on how you originally signed up — directly through Max, an app store, or through your cable provider. Here's what you need to know for each method.
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Max Cancellation Summary
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
App Store
Cable Provider
Time to Cancel
2-5 mins
Varies by billing method
Where to Cancel
Max Account Settings
Or through billing provider
If you subscribed directly at max.com, you can cancel from your account settings. Many users get Max through cable providers or app stores, which require cancelling through those services instead.
Time for a subscription cleanout?
Search or upload a statement. Cancel everything you don't need in minutes.
Time for a subscription cleanout?
Search or upload a statement. Cancel everything you don't need in minutes.
Time for a subscription cleanout?
Search or upload a statement. Cancel everything you don't need in minutes.
Max Cancellation Instructions
Here's how to cancel your Max subscription if you signed up directly through max.com.
Max Cancellation Instructions
Here's how to cancel your Max subscription if you signed up directly through max.com.
Max Cancellation Instructions
Here's how to cancel your Max subscription if you signed up directly through max.com.
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Go to max.com and sign in
Visit max.com and log in with your email and password. Make sure you're on the account owner's profile.
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Access your account settings
Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account from the dropdown menu.
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Find Subscription section
Look for the Subscription section showing your current plan and billing details. Click Manage Subscription.
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Select Cancel Subscription
Click Cancel Subscription. Max will show what you'll lose and may offer a discount or plan change before confirming.
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Confirm and check email
Complete the cancellation flow and look for a confirmation email. You'll keep access until your current billing period ends.
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Max-specific things to know
Keep these details in mind when cancelling Max.
Max-specific things to know
Keep these details in mind when cancelling Max.
Max-specific things to know
Keep these details in mind when cancelling Max.
HBO through cable is different
If you have HBO through your cable or satellite provider, that's a separate subscription. Cancelling Max won't affect your cable HBO, and vice versa.
Profiles and watchlist stay saved
Downloaded content expires
HBO through cable is different
If you have HBO through your cable or satellite provider, that's a separate subscription. Cancelling Max won't affect your cable HBO, and vice versa.
Profiles and watchlist stay saved
Downloaded content expires
HBO through cable is different
If you have HBO through your cable or satellite provider, that's a separate subscription. Cancelling Max won't affect your cable HBO, and vice versa.
Profiles and watchlist stay saved
Downloaded content expires
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
Review these points before ending your Max subscription.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
Review these points before ending your Max subscription.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
Review these points before ending your Max subscription.
1. Check your billing source
Look at your bank statement to see who's charging you. If it's Apple, Google, or a cable company, you'll need to cancel through them.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. HBO cable subscription is separate
1. Check your billing source
Look at your bank statement to see who's charging you. If it's Apple, Google, or a cable company, you'll need to cancel through them.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. HBO cable subscription is separate
1. Check your billing source
Look at your bank statement to see who's charging you. If it's Apple, Google, or a cable company, you'll need to cancel through them.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. HBO cable subscription is separate
Alternative ways to cancel Max
If you don't see a cancel option in your Max account, your subscription is likely billed through a third party.
Alternative ways to cancel Max
If you don't see a cancel option in your Max account, your subscription is likely billed through a third party.
Alternative ways to cancel Max
If you don't see a cancel option in your Max account, your subscription is likely billed through a third party.
Google Play Store
Cancel your Max subscription if you signed up through an Android device or Google Play billing.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Google Play Store
Cancel your Max subscription if you signed up through an Android device or Google Play billing.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
Many Max subscriptions are billed through cable providers, satellite TV, or mobile carriers.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Common Max Resellers & Providers
AT&T — Max included with some plans
Spectrum — HBO/Max through cable package
DirecTV — HBO add-on includes Max
Xfinity — HBO through cable
Contact your provider to cancel Max through your TV package.
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
Many Max subscriptions are billed through cable providers, satellite TV, or mobile carriers.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Common Max Resellers & Providers
AT&T — Max included with some plans
Spectrum — HBO/Max through cable package
DirecTV — HBO add-on includes Max
Xfinity — HBO through cable
Contact your provider to cancel Max through your TV package.
Apple App Store
Cancel your Max subscription on iPhone or iPad if you're billed through Apple.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Apple App Store
Cancel your Max subscription on iPhone or iPad if you're billed through Apple.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Live Chat Cancel
Max offers chat support through their Help Center.
Go to help.max.com
Select Billing & Payments
Click Chat with us
Request cancellation help
Live Chat Cancel
Max offers chat support through their Help Center.
Go to help.max.com
Select Billing & Payments
Click Chat with us
Request cancellation help
Google Play Store
Cancel your Max subscription if you signed up through an Android device or Google Play billing.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Apple App Store
Cancel your Max subscription on iPhone or iPad if you're billed through Apple.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
Many Max subscriptions are billed through cable providers, satellite TV, or mobile carriers.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Common Max Resellers & Providers
AT&T — Max included with some plans
Spectrum — HBO/Max through cable package
DirecTV — HBO add-on includes Max
Xfinity — HBO through cable
Contact your provider to cancel Max through your TV package.
Live Chat Cancel
Max offers chat support through their Help Center.
Go to help.max.com
Select Billing & Payments
Click Chat with us
Request cancellation help
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If cost is your main concern, Max offers different plan tiers that might work better for you.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If cost is your main concern, Max offers different plan tiers that might work better for you.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If cost is your main concern, Max offers different plan tiers that might work better for you.
Switch to Max with Ads
Max offers an ad-supported tier at a lower monthly cost. You get the same content library with occasional commercial breaks.
Available Max plans:
With Ads — $9.99/month (1080p, ads on most content)
Ad-Free — $16.99/month (1080p, no ads, 30 downloads)
Ultimate Ad-Free — $20.99/month (4K, Dolby Atmos, 100 downloads)
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Annual plans are available for Ad-Free and Ultimate tiers at a discount.
Annual billing saves about 16% compared to monthly
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
Max is often included with cable packages or available through wireless carrier promotions.
Common Max bundles:
AT&T wireless — Max included with some unlimited plans
Cable providers — HBO through cable includes Max access
Spectrum — HBO package includes Max
Switch to Max with Ads
Max offers an ad-supported tier at a lower monthly cost. You get the same content library with occasional commercial breaks.
Available Max plans:
With Ads — $9.99/month (1080p, ads on most content)
Ad-Free — $16.99/month (1080p, no ads, 30 downloads)
Ultimate Ad-Free — $20.99/month (4K, Dolby Atmos, 100 downloads)
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Annual plans are available for Ad-Free and Ultimate tiers at a discount.
Annual billing saves about 16% compared to monthly
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
Max is often included with cable packages or available through wireless carrier promotions.
Common Max bundles:
AT&T wireless — Max included with some unlimited plans
Cable providers — HBO through cable includes Max access
Spectrum — HBO package includes Max
Switch to Max with Ads
Max offers an ad-supported tier at a lower monthly cost. You get the same content library with occasional commercial breaks.
Available Max plans:
With Ads — $9.99/month (1080p, ads on most content)
Ad-Free — $16.99/month (1080p, no ads, 30 downloads)
Ultimate Ad-Free — $20.99/month (4K, Dolby Atmos, 100 downloads)
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Annual plans are available for Ad-Free and Ultimate tiers at a discount.
Annual billing saves about 16% compared to monthly
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
Max is often included with cable packages or available through wireless carrier promotions.
Common Max bundles:
AT&T wireless — Max included with some unlimited plans
Cable providers — HBO through cable includes Max access
Spectrum — HBO package includes Max
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Max Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about cancelling your Max subscription.
Max Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about cancelling your Max subscription.
Max Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about cancelling your Max subscription.
Is Max the same as HBO Max?
Is Max the same as HBO Max?
Is Max the same as HBO Max?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Max?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Max?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Max?
What if I have HBO through cable?
What if I have HBO through cable?
What if I have HBO through cable?
Can I keep my profiles after cancelling?
Can I keep my profiles after cancelling?
Can I keep my profiles after cancelling?
How do I cancel Max on Roku?
How do I cancel Max on Roku?
How do I cancel Max on Roku?
What happens to downloaded content?
What happens to downloaded content?
What happens to downloaded content?
Can I switch plans instead of cancelling?
Can I switch plans instead of cancelling?
Can I switch plans instead of cancelling?
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About Max
Max is a streaming platform offering HBO originals, Warner Bros. films, and exclusive content from DC, Discovery, and more.
Why people cancel Max
Finished watching specific HBO series
Price increased after rebranding
Too many streaming subscriptions
Content moved or was removed
Already have HBO through cable
Why people cancel Max
Finished watching specific HBO series
Price increased after rebranding
Too many streaming subscriptions
Content moved or was removed
Already have HBO through cable
Why people cancel Max
Finished watching specific HBO series
Price increased after rebranding
Too many streaming subscriptions
Content moved or was removed
Already have HBO through cable
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