How to Cancel The Economist

Need to cancel your Economist subscription? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step.

Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to Economist.com content until the end of your current billing period. Your account will remain accessible, but premium content will be disabled after your subscription expires.

Step 1: Sign in to Your Economist Account

Go to www.economist.com and sign in with your Economist account credentials.

Step 2: Access Account Settings

Click on your profile icon or navigate to "Account" or "My Account" in the account menu.

Step 3: Find Subscription

Navigate to "Subscription" or "Manage Subscription" in the Account Settings page.

Step 4: Cancel Subscription

Click "Cancel Subscription" or "Cancel". The Economist will show you information about when your access will end.

Step 5: Confirm Cancellation

Review the cancellation details carefully. The Economist may show you benefits you'll lose. If you want to proceed, click "Confirm cancellation" or "Cancel Subscription" to finalize. You'll receive a confirmation email.

Troubleshooting

I can't find the Cancel button

• Make sure you're signed in to the correct Economist account
• Try accessing Account Settings directly through www.economist.com
• Look for "Subscription" or "Manage Subscription" in Account Settings
• Contact The Economist Customer Service if you need assistance
• Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again

I want to pause instead of cancel

The Economist doesn't offer a pause option. However, you can cancel and reactivate anytime without losing your account.

I'm being charged after cancellation

• Check your email for the cancellation confirmation
• Verify the cancellation date matches the end of your billing period
• Make sure you clicked "Cancel Subscription" and confirmed
• Contact The Economist Customer Service if charges continue after the cancellation date

What happens to my account?

Your account will remain accessible after cancellation. However, you'll lose access to premium content after your subscription expires.

Additional Information

• Reactivation: You can reactivate The Economist subscription anytime by visiting www.economist.com or through your account
• Account: Your account remains accessible but premium content will be disabled after subscription expires
• Premium Content: You'll lose access to premium articles and features after subscription expires
• Customer Service: Contact The Economist Customer Service if you need assistance

Conclusion

You've successfully canceled your Economist subscription! You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. After that, your premium content access will be disabled.

Your account remains accessible, so you can reactivate anytime. If you need help, The Economist Customer Service is available through the Help Center.