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The Economist 4.3MODERATE
Verified 1 days ago Every cancellation path on this page was last re-verified on 2026-10-02. Cancel flows change — we track them.
Cancellation steps
Sign in at myaccount.economist.com.
Open official cancel pageOpen 'My subscription' and choose Manage subscription.
Open official cancel pageClick Cancel subscription (digital plans) and complete the survey.
Open official cancel pageSave the confirmation email; app-store subscriptions cancel in the store.
Open official cancel page
Cancellation policy
The Economist bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: Effective end of current billing period. Monthly: no refund. Annual: possible pro-rata refund for unused time at the company's discretion.
The Economist is cancelled from your online account (My Account > Manage subscription); annual plans may get a pro-rata refund while monthly plans do not, and access lasts until period end. No standard free trial — cancel the paid plan before it renews.
Fees & refund rules
| Item | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice period | Effective end of current billing period | Official ↗ |
| Refund policy | Monthly: no refund. Annual: possible pro-rata refund for unused time at the company's discretion. | Official ↗ |
| Auto-renewal | On | Official ↗ |
| Cancellation method | Web (account settings) | Support ↗ |
| Free trial | No standard free trial — cancel the paid plan before it renews. | Official ↗ |
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About The Economist
The Economist is a Newsletters & Media service available in UK. The Economist renews automatically until you cancel. Cancellation requires a notice period of Effective end of current billing period. Refund terms: Monthly: no refund. Annual: possible pro-rata refund for unused time at the company's discretion.
Why The Economist scores 4.3/10
Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how The Economist scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.
- Finding the cancel button on The Economist takes some digging — it scores 5.3/10.
- Cancellation is quick at roughly 3.7 steps.
- Refund and proration terms are opaque — this axis scores 9.1/10, so you often only learn what you get back at the final screen.
- There are few confirmation prompts (3.2/10), so the exit is relatively clean.
- No support contact is required to cancel (2.7/10).
- Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).
The net result: The Economist lands at 4.3/10 on our Friction Score — moderate. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.
What the score is made of
- Find entry
- 5.3
- Steps
- 3.7
- Refund visibility
- 9.1
- Confirmation prompts
- 3.2
- Contact support
- 2.7
- Phone
- 0.0
FAQ
Will I keep access after cancelling The Economist?
Access continues until the end of the current billing period.
Can I reactivate The Economist later?
Resubscribe anytime; saved articles retained for 12 months.
How do I cancel if The Economist is billed through Apple or Google?
If subscribed via iOS, cancel in iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
Do I need to contact support to cancel The Economist?
It cancels in your account settings — no support call is required.
Is my data deleted when I cancel The Economist?
Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.
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