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Cancel The New York Times: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

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+.

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Cancellation Summary

Cancel Online
Depends
Main Cancel methods
NYT Website
Phone
Apple News+
App Store
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for website
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
May require phone call

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.

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Cancel Your New York Times Subscription

Follow these steps to cancel your NYT subscription directly. If you're billed through Apple News+ or app stores, see the alternative methods section.

01

Sign in to your NYT account

Go to nytimes.com and click Log In in the top right corner. Enter your email and password to access your account.

02

Navigate to Account Settings

Click on your profile icon in the top right, then select Account from the dropdown menu.

03

Find your subscription details

Scroll down to the Subscription section. You'll see your current plan and billing information here.

04

Start the cancellation process

Look for Manage or Cancel next to your subscription. Some plans may only show a phone number to call for cancellation.

05

Complete cancellation confirmation

Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation. You'll receive an email confirmation, and access continues until your current billing period ends.

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New York Times-specific things to know

NYT subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan type. These tips cover common situations that might affect your cancellation.

Some plans require phone cancellation
All Access and certain promotional subscriptions can't be cancelled online. You'll need to call customer service at 1-800-NYTIMES.
Student discounts may have restrictions
Student subscriptions often have minimum commitment periods. Check your plan details before cancelling to avoid early termination fees.
Access continues through billing period
Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing cycle, so you won't lose access immediately after cancelling.

Before cancelling The New York Times

A few things that might save you trouble when cancelling your NYT subscription.

1. Check who's billing you

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.

2. Note any bundle subscriptions

If you have NYT Cooking or Games included, cancelling your main subscription will end access to these as well.

3. Consider your reading habits

NYT offers different subscription tiers. You might be able to downgrade to a cheaper digital-only plan instead of cancelling completely.

Alternatives to cancelling your subscription

If cost is the issue, you might be able to downgrade or find a promotional rate instead of cancelling completely.

Downgrade your NYT plan

The New York Times offers several subscription tiers at different price points. You might find a cheaper option that still meets your needs.

  • Digital-only access (articles and podcasts)

  • Digital + weekend print delivery

  • All Access (includes Cooking and Games)

Switch Your Billing Cycle

NYT offers both monthly and annual billing options, with annual subscriptions providing significant savings.

Save up to 40% with annual billing

Check for Bundles

The New York Times is included in Apple News+ subscriptions, which might be cheaper if you read multiple publications.

  • Apple News+ (includes NYT and other publications)

  • Student bundles with Spotify Premium

Negotiate a Deal

NYT customer service sometimes offers retention discounts to subscribers who call to cancel. It's worth asking about promotional rates.

Alternative ways to cancel The New York Times

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.

Apple App Store

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 Guide

Google Play Store

If 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 Link

TV Provider / Reseller

If you have Apple News+ or another news bundle, cancel through that service instead of NYT directly.

  • Apple News+ subscriptions

  • Student discount providers

  • Corporate subscriptions

Phone

Some NYT subscription types require phone cancellation, especially All Access and promotional plans.

1-800-NYTIMES (1-800-698-4637)

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Simon Chadwick
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Updated on Jan 21, 2026