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How to Cancel The Guardian Subscription

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Cancel online in your Guardian account · Site remains free to read after canceling

Updated June 2026
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The Guardian is free to read - a subscription is a contribution

Unlike the NYT or WSJ, The Guardian has no paywall. Canceling your Guardian subscription (or "supporter contribution") doesn't restrict your reading access in any way. All content remains free to everyone.

Guardian subscriptions can be monthly or annual - check yours

Guardian supporter contributions can be set up as monthly or annual. Annual contributors may have signed up during a specific campaign. Check your account to see your billing frequency before expecting a specific refund.

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What Guardian supporters get

Guardian supporters receive ad-free browsing (on eligible plans), access to the Guardian Editions app for offline reading, the supporter newsletter, and the satisfaction of supporting independent journalism. These are the perks you lose when you cancel - not article access.

Refund policy

The Guardian does not offer prorated refunds for the current billing period. For billing errors, contact userhelp@theguardian.com within 30 days. Annual contributors who want to cancel immediately after renewal can request a goodwill refund by contacting support directly.

Frequently asked questions

Will I lose access to Guardian articles if I cancel?
No. The Guardian is free for everyone - there is no paywall. Canceling only removes supporter perks like ad-free browsing and the Editions app.
Can I reduce my Guardian contribution instead of canceling?
Yes. In Manage subscription, you can change the amount of your monthly or annual contribution. Lowering your contribution rather than canceling is an option if budget is the concern.
How do I cancel my Guardian contribution if I set it up via PayPal?
If you set up your Guardian contribution through PayPal, log into your PayPal account → Settings → Payments → Automatic Payments and cancel the Guardian agreement there.