Cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription (2024)

This page is forMicrosoft 365 Basic,Microsoft 365 Personal,andMicrosoft 365 Family subscriptions only.For help with othersubscriptions purchased through Microsoft seeCancel a Microsoft subscription.

If you purchased a Microsoft subscription from Google Play or the Apple app store, contact their customer support for cancellation or refund.

If you purchased a Microsoft 365 subscription from a third-party retailer instead of the Microsoft Store, contact the third-party retailer directly to manageyour subscription and billing.

If you sign in with a work or school account and need help cancelling a business subscription, seeCancel Microsoft 365 for business.

Cancel Microsoft 365 with the help of a support advocate

If you're thinking of cancelling a Microsoft 365 subscription or need help switching to another plan that better meets your needs, support agents are available to help.

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How to cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription

  1. Goto the Manage subscription page and if prompted, sign in with the same Microsoft account you used to purchase your Microsoft 365 subscription.

  2. Select Cancel subscription (it might sayUpgrade or cancel).

    Notes:

    • If you don't see an option to Cancel, but instead see a link that saysTurn on recurring billing,this meansyour subscription is already set to expire on the date shownand you won't be automatically charged after this date.

    • There's nothing further to do at this time, and you can continue to use the product until your Microsoft 365 subscription expires.

  3. See the Please review section at the top of the cancel page. This information indicates what benefits you're currently using with your subscription and what you'lllose when you cancel.

    Important:If, for example, you cancel a Microsoft 365 Basic, Personal, or Familysubscription, your storage allowance will revert to 5GB of cloud storage, which includes your OneDrive and Outlook.com attachments, and 15GB of Outlook.com storage.If you cancelMicrosoft 365 Family, all the people you shared your subscription with will also have their storage allowances reduced.

    If you, or people you shared a subscription with have used more than the free allowance:

    • you won’t be able to upload, edit, or sync new files (such as Camera Roll) to yourOneDrive,

    • you won't be able to send or receive email inOutlook.com.

    • after 12 months, we may delete your OneDriveand all files within it.

    • Read the "What happens if you exceed your quota?" sectioninHow Microsoft storage worksfor more information.

  4. Review the additional information on the page, and at the bottomselect I want to keep my benefits if you decide to keep your subscription, or I don't want my subscription, if you choose to go ahead and cancel.

    Note:Inthe following countries, you can cancel your subscription, and depending on the subscription length you may be entitled to a prorated refund. SeeCountries with prorated refunds for Microsoft subscriptions for more information.
    Any subscription length - Canada, Israel, Korea, and Turkey
    Subscriptions longer than 1 month and renewed - Denmark, Finland, Germany (purchases on or after March 1, 2022), Netherlands, Poland, and Portugal

Troubleshoot issues if you can't cancel your subscription

If you don't see an option to cancel or turn off recurring billing, try the following:

  • Make sure you're signed in to the Microsoft account dashboard with the same Microsoft account you used to purchase Microsoft 365.

  • If you seeTurn on recurring billing, this means your subscription will expire at the date shown and you can continue to use the product until that date. You don't need to do anything else.

  • Check if a payment method needs to be updated. If it does, we'll let you know when you arrive atServices & subscriptions. To fix any issues, on the Manage page, select Change how you pay. For more info, see Change the payment method for a Microsoft subscription.

  • If you still need help, live support advocates are available to help.
    Request a call back

See also

Cancel a Microsoft subscription

Cancel an Xbox subscription

Cancel Microsoft 365 for business

How to get a refund on a Microsoft subscription

To review our complete cancellation policy, see Microsoft Store Terms of Sale.

Need more help?

Contact Support

For technical support, go toContact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and selectGet Help. If you still need help, selectContact Supportto be routed to the best support option.

Tip:If you're a small business owner looking for more information on how to get Microsoft 365 set up, visit .

Cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription (2024)

FAQs

What happens if you cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription? ›

When your subscription ends, your access to Microsoft 365 products and services, apps, and customer data go through multiple statuses before the subscription is fully turned off, or deleted. Being aware of this status progression can help you return your subscription to an active status before it's too late.

What to do if a subscription service won t let you cancel? ›

Watch your bank or credit card statements.

If a company won't stop charging your account after you've tried to cancel a subscription, file a dispute (also called a “chargeback”) with your credit or debit card. Online: Log onto your credit or debit card online account and go through the dispute process.

Why is Microsoft not letting me cancel subscription? ›

Make sure you're signed in with the same Microsoft account you used to purchase your subscription. If you see Turn on recurring billing instead of Manage, your subscription will expire at the date shown for your subscription and you don't need to do anything else. Check if a payment method needs to be updated.

What happens if you don't pay your Microsoft subscription? ›

Admins and users no longer have access to the Windows 365 service. All customer data—from user data to documents and email—is permanently deleted and is unrecoverable. At this point, you can't reactivate the subscription.

Will I lose my documents if I cancel my Microsoft subscription? ›

Files saved locally on your PC won't be lost when you cancel your subscription. You just won't have a specific set of programs to edit your Microsoft Office files.

Is it easy to cancel a Microsoft subscription? ›

Go to Services & subscriptions and sign in with the Microsoft account you used to purchase your subscription. It's important to use that account. Note: If you purchased a Microsoft subscription from Google Play or the Apple app store, contact their customer support for cancellation or refund.

What is the hardest subscription to cancel? ›

Gym memberships are among the hardest to cancel because they don't typically have an opt-out method on their websites. In general, you have to state in writing that you wish to cancel your membership.

How do I stop Microsoft from charging my card? ›

On the Services & subscriptions page, locate your Microsoft 365 subscription and then select Manage. Do one of the following: If you see a Turn off recurring billing link, choose it to turn recurring billing off. If you see a Cancel link, choose it to cancel the subscription.

What is a good reason to cancel a subscription? ›

Customers cancel their subscriptions for many reasons, from experiential issues and dissatisfaction with the product/service to changing economic situations and even outgrowing a product/service requirement.

How do I cancel my Microsoft 365 subscription? ›

How to cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription
  1. Go to the Manage subscription page and if prompted, sign in with the same Microsoft account you used to purchase your Microsoft 365 subscription.
  2. Select Cancel subscription (it might say Upgrade or cancel). ...
  3. See the Please review section at the top of the cancel page.

Will I get a refund if I cancel Microsoft 365 subscription? ›

Follow the instructions on the page to proceed with cancellation by turning off recurring billing. https://support.microsoft.com/office/46e2634c-c64b-4c65-94b9-2cc9c960e91b Refund is processed automatically after you successfully cancel your subscription and it takes 3 to 5 business days.

Can I get a refund from a Microsoft subscription? ›

Microsoft provides customer support throughout the process. Plus, there's a 30-day refund policy for most subscriptions, offering customers an extra layer of protection.

Can I block a subscription on my credit card? ›

Most credit card companies and banks will allow you to revoke authorization or request a stop payment order to prevent a recurring payment that hasn't been processed yet.

Can I use Word without Microsoft 365? ›

Yes. You can buy standalone versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac or PC. Go to the Microsoft Store and search for the app you want.

Is it necessary to buy Microsoft 365? ›

With the free Office apps on your mobile device, you can do some core tasks like viewing, creating, and editing files. However, you will need a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription if: Your mobile device is larger than 10.1”.

Can you cancel Microsoft 365 monthly subscription anytime? ›

You can cancel your subscription in the Microsoft 365 admin center. However, the steps to cancel your subscription depend on the type of billing account that you have. Find out what type of billing account you have.

What happens if you cancel a subscription before it expires? ›

Canceling your subscription before it expires means you'll finish your current subscription period without receiving money back.

What happens if I remove Office 365 license? ›

When you remove the license, all that user's data is held for 30 days. You can access the data, or restore the account if the user comes back. After 30 days, all the user's data (except for documents stored on SharePoint Online) is permanently deleted from Microsoft 365 and can't be recovered.

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