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How to Cancel The Times (UK)
in 2026

Cancel your The Times (UK) subscription step by step — web, iOS, Android, refunds and notice periods explained.

By Marcus Webb·Last verified: January 2026
Quick Summary
Time needed
~7 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Refund possible
No
Notice period
Notice period may apply.
Available on
Web · iOS · Android

Before you cancel: The Times (UK) typically does not refund partial periods. You keep access until the end of your current billing period.

How to Cancel The Times (UK) on Web (Recommended)

Cancelling via the website is the most reliable method and works for all subscription types.

1

Sign in to your The Times (UK) account on the web.

2

Open the account, plan or billing section.

3

Look for the cancel or 'do not renew' option — contract plans may require confirming a notice period.

4

If no self-serve option exists, contact support in writing and keep the confirmation.

5

Verify the end date and that auto-renewal is off.

How to Cancel The Times (UK) on iPhone / iPad

1

Open the Settings app and tap your name, or open the App Store and tap your profile icon.

2

Tap 'Subscriptions'.

3

Find The Times (UK) in the list and tap it.

4

Tap 'Cancel Subscription' and confirm.

5

Note: if you subscribed directly on The Times (UK)'s website, cancel there instead.

How to Cancel The Times (UK) on Android

1

Open the Google Play Store app.

2

Tap your profile icon > 'Payments & subscriptions' > 'Subscriptions'.

3

Select The Times (UK) and tap 'Cancel subscription'.

4

Follow the prompts and confirm.

5

Note: if you subscribed directly on The Times (UK)'s website, cancel there instead.

Cancel via PayPal

If you pay via PayPal, you can also stop billing in PayPal: Settings > Payments > Manage automatic payments > The Times (UK) > Cancel.

Pro Tips Before You Cancel

Still Can't Cancel? Here's What to Do

Contact The Times (UK) Support

Search "The Times (UK) cancel subscription support" for their current support page. Use live chat for the fastest response.

Block via Your Bank or PayPal

If you cannot cancel through the service, call your bank or credit card provider and ask them to block future charges. Most banks can also initiate a chargeback for unauthorized recurring charges.

Cancel via PayPal

If you pay via PayPal: Log in → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments → find The Times (UK) → Cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cancel The Times (UK)?

Sign in to The Times (UK) (or the app store you subscribed through), open subscription settings, and select cancel. It usually takes about ~7 minutes. Full step-by-step for web, iOS and Android is above.

Can I get a refund when I cancel The Times (UK)?

The Times (UK) typically does not refund partial periods. You keep access until the end of your current billing period.

Will I lose access immediately when I cancel The Times (UK)?

Usually no — most services let you keep access until the end of the period you have already paid for. Notice period may apply.

How do I make sure The Times (UK) stops charging me?

After cancelling, verify that auto-renewal is off and watch your next statement. To avoid forgotten renewals in future, keep a tracked list of your subscriptions — a tool like SubTracker.io sends reminders before charges hit.

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