How to Cancel Netflix Subscription With No Fuss

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How to Cancel Netflix Subscription With No Fuss

Netflix is such a giant in the world of streaming platforms that it’s already become a constant reference in pop culture. It has 193 million paid subscriptions around the world, with 73 million just in the U.S., as of April 2020.

With almost 4,000 movies and close to 2,000 TV shows, Netflix offers a 30-days free trial period. If you fall in love with it, it will cost you from $8.99 to $15.99 per month, depending on your plan.

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  2. Select Find Hidden Money on the homepage
  3. Type in Netflix as the name of the service you need to cancel

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Cancel Netflix the Harder Way

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You can cancel your Netflix streaming or DVD rental subscription at any time with no cancelation fees, as per their Help web page. If you want to do it on your own, here’s which methods you can use:

Can you cancel with

Yes / No

DoNotPay

Yes
Email

No

Phone

No
Letter

No

In-person

No
Company website

Yes

App Store

Yes
Google Play Store

Yes

Cancel Netflix in a Web Browser

The option to cancel your Netflix subscription is located in your account settings. Here’s how you can use it:

  1. Open Netflix in a web browser
  2. Select your profile and click on the icon in the upper right corner
  3. Choose Account from the drop-down menu
  4. Click Cancel Membership under Membership & Billing
  5. Confirm by clicking on Finish Cancellation

Cancel Netflix in iTunes

If you’re being billed for Netflix through your iTunes profile, you can cancel the Netflix subscription this way:

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone
  2. Go to iTunes & App Store
  3. Tap Subscriptions, once you log in with your Apple ID
  4. Select Netflix, and then Cancel Subscription
  5. Hit Confirm

Cancel Netflix in Google Play Store

If your Netflix subscription still gets charged through Google Play, you can cancel it by following these steps:

  1. Open Google Play on your Android device
  2. Click on the Menu button in the upper left corner
  3. Select Subscriptions
  4. Choose Netflix, tap on Cancel Subscription, and confirm

Problems You Might Encounter When Canceling Netflix

In case you got your Netflix subscription as a part of a package provided by a third-party company, like Xfinity, you will need to contact that company’s customer support to cancel Netflix.

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Does Netflix Offer a Free Trial?

Netflix offers one month of free service, but you will need to present your payment information when you sign up. After the free trial ends, you will be charged automatically based on the service plan you chose.

Use DoNotPay’s Virtual Credit Card to Enjoy a Netflix Free Trial Without Worries

Our virtual credit card can be a real life-saver when it comes to unmonitored free trials. Yes, Netflix will remind you that your free trial is about to expire, but even with that email, it’s easy to forget about it when you’re busy with other things. Here are some of the benefits you can expect when using the Free Trial Card:

  • It’s not linked to your bank account, so there’s no risk of charges
  • It allows you to sign up for any free trial service
  • It’s automatically canceled after the free trial ends

When You Cancel Netflix, There Are No Refunds, But…

Netflix won’t give you your money back if you cancel your membership in the middle of a billing cycle. You will be able to access the streaming platform until the account gets canceled automatically at the end of the billing period. If you’re set on getting a Netflix refund, DoNotPay might be able to help!

With Netflix, Canceling Is the Only Option (For Now)

There are currently no options to pause your Netflix membership. You can always change your plan and pick a cheaper option, but you cannot put your account on hold. There are reports that Netflix is currently testing a new feature that will allow you to keep your viewing history, recommendations, ratings, saved lists, etc., for up to ten months.

Best Netflix Alternatives

If you want to try other streaming platforms, here are some of the most popular choices:

Platform

Pricing Per Month

Benefits

Amazon Prime Video

$8.99 as a standalone service or $12.99 as a part of Prime subscription

  • X-Ray feature which provides actor and trivia info on screen
  • 4K content available at no extra charge

Hulu

$5.99 per month with ads or $11.99 without ads

  • Usually releases new episodes one day after they’re aired
  • Customizable with add-ons like HBO, Cinemax, and Starz

HBO Max

$14.99

  • Recent content
  • Exclusive access to popular HBO Max original shows

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