Do I have to give a reason?

No. You never have to explain why you are cancelling. The field is optional; if you leave it blank, that line is left out of the letter.

Do I need recorded delivery?

It is not required, but it is sensible. You then have proof that your letter was sent and received — useful if the company does not act on the cancellation.

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Cancel a subscription

Works for any subscription: streaming service, magazine, broadband, gym or service contract. You get a short, businesslike cancellation letter.

Your details

Full name Street and number

Postcode Town or city

Who are you writing to?

Name of the company or organisation Street and number

Postcode Town or city

Country

About your letter

Customer or account number (optional)Shown on your invoice or in your online account.Cancel with effect from Allow for the notice period in your terms and conditions.Reason for cancelling (optional)Optional. You do not have to give a reason.

Preview of your letter

This is exactly what goes on paper.

Full name

Name of the company or organisation

25 July 2026

Re: Cancellation of subscription

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please confirm the cancellation in writing and stop taking payments from that date onwards. If any payments have been taken in advance for the period after the end date, please refund them.

Yours faithfully,

Full name

Email address We send your confirmation here.Send by recorded deliveryRecommended for this letterWith proof of posting and proof of delivery.

What to look out for

Check your notice period. It is set out in the terms and conditions and is often one month.
Cancel in good time. Many subscriptions renew automatically if you miss the deadline.
Keep your proof of posting. With recorded delivery you can show later exactly when you cancelled.
Do not cancel the direct debit yourself before the cancellation is confirmed — otherwise you risk missed payments and arrears.

FAQ

Do I have to give a reason?: No. You never have to explain why you are cancelling. The field is optional; if you leave it blank, that line is left out of the letter.
Do I need recorded delivery?: It is not required, but it is sensible. You then have proof that your letter was sent and received — useful if the company does not act on the cancellation.

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