There are a few different ways to cancel The New York Times, and the right one depends on how you signed up. This guide covers cancellation through the NYT website, app stores, and Apple News+.
The New York Times often bundles subscriptions or requires phone cancellation for certain plans. Digital-only subscribers can usually cancel online, but All Access and legacy plans may need phone support. Check your account type before starting.
Follow these steps to cancel your NYT subscription directly. If you're billed through Apple News+ or app stores, see the alternative methods section.
Go to nytimes.com and click Log In in the top right corner. Enter your email and password to access your account.
Click on your profile icon in the top right, then select Account from the dropdown menu.
Scroll down to the Subscription section. You'll see your current plan and billing information here.
Look for Manage or Cancel next to your subscription. Some plans may only show a phone number to call for cancellation.
Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation. You'll receive an email confirmation, and access continues until your current billing period ends.
NYT subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan type. These tips cover common situations that might affect your cancellation.
A few things that might save you trouble when cancelling your NYT subscription.
Look at your credit card statement. If you see Apple, Google, or another company charging you instead of NYT, you'll need to cancel through them.
If you have NYT Cooking or Games included, cancelling your main subscription will end access to these as well.
NYT offers different subscription tiers. You might be able to downgrade to a cheaper digital-only plan instead of cancelling completely.
If cost is the issue, you might be able to downgrade or find a promotional rate instead of cancelling completely.
If you can't cancel through your NYT account, you may need to go through Apple News+ or app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
iOS app subscriptions must be cancelled through your iPhone or iPad's App Store subscription settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions" Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling iPhone Subscriptions:
iPhone Cancel GuideIf you subscribed through the NYT Android app, you'll need to cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Play Store Cancel LinkIf you have Apple News+ or another news bundle, cancel through that service instead of NYT directly.
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Some NYT subscription types require phone cancellation, especially All Access and promotional plans.
1-800-NYTIMES (1-800-698-4637)
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