How do I cancel my Apple TV free trial?

Cancel at least **24 hours before the trial ends** to avoid being charged. Use the same flow: tv.apple.com → Settings → Subscriptions → Manage → Cancel Subscription, or iPhone Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions. You'll keep trial access until the original end date but won't roll into the $12.99/month paid plan.

I cancelled Apple TV but still got charged, what do I do?

This is a common Apple Discussions complaint. First, confirm cancellation in Settings → Subscriptions (you should see an "Expires" date, not a "Renews" date). Then go to **reportaproblem.apple.com**, locate the disputed charge, and submit a refund request explaining you had already cancelled. If Report a Problem rejects it, escalate via Apple Support chat at getsupport.apple.com, agents can override automated refund decisions.

Can I pause Apple TV+ instead of cancelling?

No, unlike some streamers, Apple TV+ has no pause feature. Your only options are to cancel outright or keep paying. The workaround is to cancel before renewal and re-subscribe whenever you want; your viewing history and watchlist stay tied to your Apple ID, so resuming is one tap.

Why did Apple TV+ charge my card after I cancelled?

Three usual causes: (1) you cancelled the **app** but not the **subscription**, deleting the app doesn't stop billing; (2) you have Apple TV+ bundled inside **Apple One** and only cancelled the standalone line; (3) you signed up through **Amazon Prime Video Channels** or a wireless carrier, so the charge actually comes from them. Check Settings → Subscriptions on every Apple ID in your household, then dispute through reportaproblem.apple.com.

Will I lose my watchlist if I cancel Apple TV+?

No. Your Apple ID, watch history, and Up Next list are preserved. You'll lose access to Apple Originals (Severance, Ted Lasso, F1, MLS games, etc.) at the end of the paid period, but anything you purchased or rented separately through the Apple TV app stays in your library. Re-subscribing later restores full access instantly.

How much does Apple TV+ cost in 2026?

Apple TV+ is **$12.99/month** in the US after Apple raised the price from $9.99. Apple One bundles that include TV+ start at $19.95/month. If you try to cancel, Apple often surfaces a retention offer of roughly **$5.99 for two months** (about 54% off) to keep you. The discount is one-time and reverts to $12.99 after.

Can I cancel Apple TV+ on my smart TV?

No, the Apple TV app on Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV and similar smart TVs doesn't expose the cancel button. Use a web browser at **tv.apple.com**, the iPhone/iPad **Settings** app, an Apple TV box, or the Apple Music / Apple TV app on a Mac or Windows PC.

Why am I still being charged after cancelling Apple TV?

Usually one of three things: the cancellation never completed (no written confirmation), the subscription bills through Apple or Google and must be cancelled there, or a minimum term is still running. Charges continuing after a confirmed cancellation can be disputed with your bank as a chargeback.

How do I delete my Apple TV account?

Cancel the subscription first, then request account deletion in settings or by email. If there is no self-serve option, email a written erasure request citing the applicable data-protection law; most companies complete erasure within about 30 days.

How to Cancel Apple TV+ After the Price Hike.

Q: Does Apple TV charge a cancellation fee?

Rolling monthly plans end at the period already paid for with nothing extra to pay. Fixed minimum-term plans can carry an early-exit charge until the term ends, check your signup terms for a minimum-term end date.

Here's the fastest way to cancel Apple TV and what to expect.

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The fastest way

Cancel Apple TV+ at tv.apple.com → account icon → Settings → Subscriptions → Manage → Cancel Subscription, or in iPhone Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions. For refunds on accidental charges use reportaproblem.apple.com (decisions in 24 to 48 hours). No cancellation fee; access continues until the paid period ends.

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The 4-step cancellation

Email the verified address
support@apple.com, the standard route for Apple TV.
Use a precise subject
Subject: Cancellation Request, [your account email]

Send this template

Hi Apple TV team,

I'm writing to cancel the subscription on my account, [your account email].

Please treat this as formal notice of cancellation, effective from the end of the current billing period. Under the FTC's Click-to-Cancel rule, cancellation must be available through a channel as simple as the one I signed up through.

Please confirm by reply that the subscription has been cancelled and that no further charges will be taken.

Best,
[your name]

Wait for confirmation
Wait 24 hours. If there's no response, send a polite one-line follow-up referencing the original request.

Apple TV plans you can cancel

Apple TV+ Monthly
Cancel anytime via tv.apple.com or device Settings; access continues until end of paid period.
$12.99/mo
Apple One (bundle including Apple TV+)
Cannot cancel Apple TV+ alone inside Apple One, must cancel the bundle or restructure; remaining services then bill individually.
$19.95/mo

Apple TV’s refund policy

Apple's published 14-day return policy covers Apple Store hardware purchases, not Apple TV+ digital subscriptions. For Apple TV+ charges, Apple reviews refund requests case-by-case through reportaproblem.apple.com, typically within 24 to 48 hours. Apple does not automatically refund the unused portion of a billing cycle, but accidental renewals can often be refunded if requested promptly. Approved refunds return to the original payment method within 5 to 10 business days.

“In the unlikely event a product is not what you expected, you can return or exchange it with a receipt within 14 days of the date you receive the product from Apple.”
, Apple TV terms

14-day cancellation windowPro-rata refund: no

Asking specifically for money back, not just a cancellation? See the dedicated Apple TV refund guide , same data, but framed around the policy + escalation paths.

Does Apple TV charge a cancellation fee?

We found no cancellation fee in Apple TV’s published terms. On a rolling plan you simply pay to the end of the current billing period and nothing after. If you’re inside a fixed minimum term, check your signup email for the end date, cancelling early is where fees usually hide.

What doesn’t work for cancelling Apple TV

Based on 5 sources, Reddit, app reviews, and direct testing. Skip these and save yourself the loop.

✕ Deleting the Apple TV app from your device, Removing the app does not cancel the subscription, auto-renewal continues until you cancel via Settings or tv.apple.com.
✕ Cancelling Apple TV+ inside an Apple One bundle separately, Apple One is sold as a bundle; you must cancel Apple One itself or your remaining services will then bill individually and your payments will likely rise.
✕ Cancelling on a smart TV's Apple TV app, Cancellation isn't available from smart-TV apps, you need a browser, iPhone/iPad, Apple TV box, or Mac.
✕ Cancelling at tv.apple.com if billed by Google or Amazon, If you subscribed via Google Play or through Amazon Prime Video Channels, you can only cancel through that billing provider, not Apple.

Cancelled Apple TV but still being charged?

Three common reasons, in order of likelihood:

The cancellation didn’t actually complete. If you never received a written confirmation from Apple TV, treat it as not cancelled. Email support@apple.com referencing your original request date and ask for written confirmation plus a refund of any charge taken since.
You cancelled in the wrong place. Subscriptions started through the App Store or Google Play bill through Apple or Google, cancelling on Apple TV’s site doesn’t touch them. Check Settings → Subscriptions on iPhone, or Play Store → Payments & subscriptions on Android.
Billing lag. A charge that was already in flight when you cancelled can still land a few days later. One trailing charge can be normal; two is not.

If they keep charging after a confirmed cancellation, that’s chargeback territory: dispute the charge with your bank citing “subscription cancelled, merchant continued billing”. The yoink app also flags this automatically, it keeps watching your inbox after a confirmed cancellation and alerts you if Apple TV charges again.

How Apple TV will try to keep you

Apple TV may respond with a retention offer, a discount, a free month, or a downgrade to a cheaper tier. Don't engage with the counteroffer. Restate that you want a full cancellation and cite the consumer law again if they push back.

They’ll say: “Discounted save offer, 54% off ($5.99) for two months when you start the cancel flow”
You say: Thanks, but I want to cancel outright. A two-month discount doesn't change the fact that the renewal price jumped to $12.99, please proceed with cancellation and confirm by email.
They’ll say: “Free-trial extension or downgrade prompt before final confirmation”
You say: I'm not looking to extend or pause, please confirm the cancellation is processed and that no further charges will be made after the current period ends.
They’ll say: “Apple One up-sell pop-up suggesting you bundle instead of cancelling”
You say: I don't need the other Apple One services. Please cancel Apple TV+ only and do not enrol me in any bundle.

Your rights when cancelling

The law where you live is the strongest hook, lead with it when you contact the company.

United States

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (2024+)
Cancel must be as easy as sign-up.
The Federal Trade Commission’s Click-to-Cancel rule requires Apple TV to make cancelling at least as simple as signing up, same channel, same number of clicks. If they buried the cancel button or forced a phone call, they’re in violation; report to reportfraud.ftc.gov.
California ARL (auto-renewal law)
Renewal must be cancellable online.
California Business & Professions Code §17602 forces any company billing California residents on auto-renewal to provide an online cancel mechanism. Lawsuits have been won on this; companies often refund quickly when it’s cited.

Worldwide

Card-issuer chargeback
Your bank can reverse the charge.
Visa, Mastercard, and Amex all run chargeback schemes, “goods/services not as described” or “subscription not cancelled” are valid reason codes everywhere they operate. Your bank handles the dispute; Apple TV has ~45 days to defend.

Rights in other regions (United Kingdom, European Union)

United Kingdom

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
14-day cooling-off on new subscriptions.
You can terminate any continuous service contract within 14 days of starting it and recover any payment, no questions asked. Applies regardless of Apple TV’s own policy.
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Services must be as described.
If Apple TV’s service was misrepresented or didn’t deliver what was promised, you have a statutory right to remedy (repair, refund, or price reduction) regardless of their terms.

European Union

Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU
14-day right of withdrawal across all EU states.
EU-wide statutory right to withdraw from any distance-sold contract within 14 days. Mirrored into local law in every member state. Apple TV must honour it regardless of where they’re headquartered.

Delete your Apple TV account (not just cancel)

Cancelling stops the billing; deleting removes your account and personal data. Do them in that order, deleting an account with an active subscription can leave the billing running with no way to log in and stop it.

If there’s no delete option in Apple TV’s account settings, email support@apple.com with the subject Account deletion request, [your account email] and ask for your account and personal data to be erased under state privacy laws such as the CCPA. They’re typically required to act on it, most companies complete erasure within about 30 days, and you should ask for written confirmation when it’s done.

Common questions about cancelling Apple TV

Go to **tv.apple.com**, sign in, click the account icon → **Settings** → scroll to **Subscriptions** → **Manage** → **Cancel Subscription**. On iPhone/iPad: **Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions → Apple TV+ → Cancel Subscription**. You'll keep access until the end of the current billing period, then it stops automatically. Apple emails a cancellation confirmation to your Apple ID address.

Money-back questions (windows, pro-rata, chargebacks) are covered in the Apple TV refund guide. Need a human for something else entirely? The Apple TV contact guide lists every channel that actually answers.