How to Cancel The Economist (2026)
Steps to Cancel
- 1Go to economist.com and log in to your account.
- 2Click 'My Account' in the top right corner.
- 3Navigate to the 'Subscription' section and click 'Manage Subscription'.
- 4Click 'Cancel Subscription' — you may be prompted to chat with a bot or provide a reason.
- 5Follow the confirmation prompts and save your cancellation confirmation email.
Quick Facts
Watch Out
As of April 2025, annual subscriptions are non-refundable — cancellation only takes effect at the end of your billing period with no partial refund.
The website sometimes hides the cancel button and forces you into a chat interaction instead.
Multiple Trustpilot users report cancellations that 'didn't go through' on the first attempt, leading to unwanted renewals.
If you subscribed via the App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform — not the website.
Student plans ($12/mo) require re-verification and quietly convert to full price when eligibility expires.
Always screenshot or save your cancellation confirmation — you may need it to dispute future charges.
What Happens After You Cancel
Access
Access continues through the end of your current billing period.
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