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How to Easily Find and Cancel Unwanted Subscriptions

by on March 30, 2023
in Tips & How-Tos, Shopping, Money Savers, Time Savers :: 67 comments

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Fact checked and updated with current pricing and privacy policy information on 3/30/2023

It's easy to become a victim of subscription creep. There's your music subscription, video streaming subscriptions, gym membership, online storage, cell phone service, and probably much more. Companies make it simple to sign up for their services, and it's often too easy for you to let them continue long after you don't need them because either you've forgotten about the subscription or it's difficult to unsubscribe.

That’s where subscription monitoring services come in. They analyze your credit card and bank account transactions for subscriptions and flag the recurring charges. You can then request that they help you unsubscribe from unwanted services – if they can. Unfortunately, not all subscriptions can be canceled by these services.

The two main services for automatic subscription monitoring are Trim and Rocket Money (formerly Truebill). While I used to recommend both, I now only recommend Trim due to changes in the privacy policy and pricing when the Rocket Companies acquired Truebill.

Your bank and credit card statements hold a lot of personal information that can be gleaned from your purchases. The privacy policy for Trim clearly states that they will not sell your personal information to third parties. However, when you use Rocket Money, you agree to the Rocket Companies Privacy Policy, which allows for sharing your personal data within its group of companies (Rocket Money is part of the Rocket Family of Companies, which includes Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Auto, Rocket Loans, Rocket Homes, among others), affiliates, and third parties. You can fill out a form to opt out of the sharing of your personal information, but the default is to share your data.

Another significant difference is that canceling unwanted subscriptions is part of Trim’s free service. Cancelation is only available to Rocket Money premium subscribers (starting at $3 per month).

Trim and Rocket Money also offer bill negotiation services to help lower your monthly subscription costs. They'll call your cable company and other service providers to negotiate a lower rate at your request. According to Trim's Payment Terms, you'll pay 15% percent of the first year of savings they negotiate for you upfront. This is lower than Rocket Money, which charges between 30% and 60% of your first-year savings upfront. For both services, if they can't negotiate a lower rate, you don't pay anything.

Both Trim and Rocket Money are BBB Accredited Businesses: Rocket Money has a B rating, and Trim has an A- rating. For both, most of the complaints are regarding bill negotiation.

How to view and cancel subscriptions billed through Google Play or Apple's App Store

Some of your subscriptions may be billed through Google Play or Apple's App Store and won’t appear on your Trim or Rocket Money dashboard. However, checking to see what services are being billed through Google and Apple and canceling your subscriptions is easy.

For iPhones and iPads, go to Settings > Apple ID (where your name is at the top) > Subscriptions. There you'll see a list of current and their next billing or expiration dates. Tap on a subscription to cancel your subscription. And if you recently renewed your subscription, you can request a refund from Apple.

For Android, open the Google Play app, then select your profile photo, and then Payments and subscriptions > Subscriptions. Select the subscription you want to cancel and then select "Cancel subscription." If you have more than one Google account on your phone, check all accounts in Google Play. You can easily switch between accounts when you go to Menu in the Google Play app. You can also use your computer to go to play.google.com; make sure you're signed into your account (you'll see the photo in the upper right corner). Next, click on your photo, and select Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions. Click on “Manage” next to the subscription you'd like to cancel, and then choose "Cancel subscription."

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Stop payment and get refund

From James Harvey on October 26, 2019 :: 9:11 am

I nedd to stop payments off my debit card from Tn-tnpaymt.com site they been taking money off my card for a month and im nit signed up for nothing i think ita scam can u pleea get my money back

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Stpp

From Millan Dirua on February 05, 2020 :: 1:57 am

0ks stop my payment I did not know that I have been charged for this and over K2000 has been drawn from my account

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YOU DO NOT HAVE MY

From Donna Butler Nolte on February 05, 2020 :: 10:38 am

YOU DO NOT HAVE MY PERMISSION TO TAKE MY MONEY OFF MY DEBIT CARD ASSHOLE ....I WANT MY REFUND NOW….DONNA NOLTE ....

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want to stop my trial subscription

From janet wallace on September 08, 2020 :: 2:02 pm

signed up for this and don’t want it

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CRAZY COMMENT SECTION

From unikname on November 26, 2020 :: 6:52 am

WHO ARE THOSE PEOPLE TALKING TO ?

Anyway the article was useful, thanks.

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what is this comment section

From The longest name you have ever seen, like seriousl on March 31, 2022 :: 2:23 pm

Good article but people in this comment section are dumb.

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Cancel

From Lamar O Payne on June 13, 2021 :: 1:12 am

Please cancel my subscription, I’m don’t want the funds taking out of my account.

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Any update?

From Thomas on October 23, 2021 :: 6:34 am

As I have also got sub from TNT, and other customers asistente companies from America so far they have taken 120€ from my account but I spoke to them and they have cancelled them and given the money back but I want it to stop.

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cancell depcription

From David Reimer on March 14, 2022 :: 9:32 pm

cancell depcription

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I want a refund

From MUJJANTE Derrick on January 27, 2020 :: 9:25 pm

Some one is using my card

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Refund & canceling

From Mark Hawkins on June 30, 2021 :: 10:58 pm

I don’t have a clue what this is and I would like my money back thank you

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Cancel video subscription

From Mbabazi Oliver on May 01, 2022 :: 11:01 am

Cancel video subscription

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stop all

From susan on June 06, 2022 :: 9:45 pm

stop

Someone has taken 53: 64 and another for 90:82

From donna nolte on February 04, 2020 :: 7:28 am

Out of my bank account…please help who took it thank you…..Donna Nolte

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STOP TAKING MY MONEY OFF

From Donna Butler Nolte on February 05, 2020 :: 10:23 am

STOP TAKING MY MONEY OFF MY DEPIT CARD ASSHOLE ...I WANT A REFUND NOW .....

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This isn't the place to be commenting

From Josh Kirschner on February 05, 2020 :: 12:20 pm

Hi Donna,

You need to contact the company making the withdrawals or your bank to resolve this issue. Cursing about it in our comment section isn’t going to do anything for you.

Josh

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Someone said it has taken

From Kelta on February 13, 2020 :: 2:57 pm

Someone said it has taken over 2k from they’re account, I think they have the right to be upset Mr. Kirschner.

Yes, but this is the wrong place to try and get it back

From Josh Kirschner on February 13, 2020 :: 7:25 pm

Understandable they’re upset. But there’s no point trying to communicate with whomever took their money by commenting on this page; that person/company isn’t reading this and it’s not going to help them get their money back. If they want the withdrawals to stop, they need to contact the company or their bank.

STOP TAKING MY MONEY OUT

From Donna Butler Nolte on February 05, 2020 :: 10:25 am

STOP TAKING MY MONEY OUT OF MY DEPIT CARD NOW ASSHOLE ....I WANT A REFUND NOW…

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MY DEPIT CARD IS NOT

From Donna Butler Nolte on February 05, 2020 :: 10:20 am

MY DEPIT CARD IS NOT FOR TAKING I WANT MY MONEY BACK NOW FROM THESE SCAMMERS….NOW .....DONNA NOLTE

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AND EVERYWHERE I PRESS YOU

From Donna Butler Nolte on February 05, 2020 :: 10:41 am

AND EVERYWHERE I PRESS YOU DICKHEADS CANT BE REACHED ..HOW CONVENIENT….I WANT MY MONEY BACK NOW OR IM GETTING POLICE INVOLVED….NOW ....DONNA NOLTE

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Do not deduct Money out

From Lila Ringuette on February 12, 2020 :: 1:21 pm

Do not deduct Money out of my Visa. I didn’t give you guys permission to that.

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Refund

From Manuel Butch on March 14, 2020 :: 9:46 pm

Please refund my money from micmusic.comCYP

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Stop charging me for Prime subscription

From Irene tomasovich on April 01, 2020 :: 6:03 pm

I was using the free application.  Then I noticed that you were charging me $41.10 last month. I don’t this subscription. Cancel my subscription as soon as possible.!!!!!!!!!! I’m retired and have 41.10 deductions for this subscription

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Unwanted money Taken from my account

From Barry olsen on July 13, 2020 :: 7:14 am

Musikmac or musicmak taking 70+ $ each month from my account. Can you please help to cancel these withdrawals. Thanks

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Cancel

From Nancy Grice on July 13, 2020 :: 11:54 pm

I want to cancel and my money back in the bank account

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Casino

From Mohammed Nasaratu on September 04, 2021 :: 9:47 am

Casino

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Whoa!!

From Cara on July 23, 2020 :: 8:14 am

This is too funny! Calm down, clear your minds and focus people!!

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Try actually READING!!

From Cara on July 23, 2020 :: 8:17 am

Use all that energy to follow what the article says to do. You can do this!!

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YESS

From Haydn Diaz on August 21, 2020 :: 10:38 pm

HAHA i was just about to about to download the app and then i read the comments!! Thank you everyone

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Please cancel House Beautiful #00078895505.

From Joan Enomoto on July 24, 2020 :: 5:58 pm

Please cancel House Beautiful #00078895505.  Unable to pay

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Didn't order from blue dolphin.

From Shelley M Smith on August 23, 2020 :: 3:16 pm

Didn’t order from blue dolphin. But was charged!!!

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Take me off mailing list

From Shelley M Smith on August 23, 2020 :: 3:18 pm

Take me off mailing list now!!blue dolphin

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Take me off mailing list

From Shelley M Smith on August 23, 2020 :: 3:18 pm

Take me off mailing list now!!blue dolphin

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Subscription

From Nancy Finlayson on August 23, 2021 :: 11:28 am

I never agreed to you taking money from my account. This is Fraud so stop and refund any money you have stolen from me. Nancy Finlayson

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Take me off mailing list

From Shelley M Smith on August 23, 2020 :: 3:19 pm

Take me off mailing list now!!blue dolphin

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Stop taking money from my account

From Stacey Bowers on August 25, 2020 :: 11:03 am

I’m sick of click bank click funnels and 511 music taking £50 at a time wen it suits them remove my derails and refund my money

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Newsmax

From Lavonda M Stonell on September 05, 2020 :: 6:19 pm

Cancel muy subscription.

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MyHeritage Annual data Subacription

From Tyra Sphar on October 08, 2020 :: 11:14 am

Please cancel my subscription and refund my money.

I did not authorize this deduction.

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Free Advice for commenters

From Tash on November 10, 2020 :: 3:46 pm

Amazon prime Trial period - lasts for 14 days. When you sign up for the free trial cancel it at the same time. You then have 14 days without worrying about them taking money out of your bank. Miss that and you’re locked in!

My Heritage/Newsmax/clickfunnels/511/house beautiful and others - contact your bank and request cancellation if a CPA, DD and standing orders can be deleted from your banking app or at the bank. The bank trust you to speak with the company. If the company aren’t willing to the bank still will Stop them and depending on the terms and conditions will depend on whether the company will send you a notice of none payment or not. The article you’ve supposedly read here says all of that. Google is your friend you won’t be the first person in this position.

Stop posting random comments on here. The author isn’t your personal accountant. It’s as much use as as a handbrake on a canoe. Although very entertaining for me to read.

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Refund

From Tasha Rivera on December 11, 2020 :: 5:36 am

I want my money back on my back card my money is not for taking I want y’all to take me off your subscription and cancel it I want my money refund back to my card asap

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Stop taking money from my credit card

From Mpho Freddy Mabulana on December 23, 2020 :: 11:18 am

I never placed an order with healthnfit.com or bareferfectionist and not aware of who might have done that, cancel and refund me.

0722820280

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Please stop my subscription

From Ron Morrisette on March 17, 2021 :: 9:27 pm

I would like you to cancel the subscription that was ordered under my bank account since it was me that order it from the beginning so please refund my payments and if no refund then at the very least stop taking the monthly fees out of my account.

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This is not the place to request this

From Josh Kirschner on March 18, 2021 :: 10:33 am

Hi Ron,

If you want to cancel a subscription, you can either try the methods in the article or contact the company directly. Posting a comment on this page isn’t going to help you.

Josh

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Cancellation of subscription

From Sinovuyo on April 08, 2021 :: 7:32 pm

I need to cancel subscription and I need it to stop taking money from my account

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How to stop Andromo subscription

From Mujtaba Arain on April 12, 2021 :: 12:20 pm

Guys Andromo do not offer cancel Subscription service on their website, it nonprofessional they took $96.00 without permission every year. Please guide me how to unsubscribe andromo.com useless annual package.

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They have instructions on their website

From Josh Kirschner on April 17, 2021 :: 4:18 pm

Here are the instructions on the Andromo website for how to cancel: https://support.andromo.com/i7-how-to-cancel-or-change-your-subscription. You can also contact them via their support email. Did you try those two things?

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architectual digest

From harry mcdonough on April 12, 2021 :: 5:30 pm

please cancel this i did not order it. and credit my money back.this must be a scam.

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Haha

From Teresa Diana on June 05, 2021 :: 8:07 am

This is fucking funny dude damn ppl

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useing a gmail account I have no access to any more

From Nancy Pokorney on June 16, 2021 :: 2:22 pm

I have had charges from lucky land slot and I do not play slot machines. so someone hack my gmail account and I am losing money from my Social Security Disability account. There are others one one charged to my paypal account for 99.99 and my paypal account hasn’t even been ativated. some weight loss accout I did not join or order.

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You should report that to Google

From Josh Kirschner on June 17, 2021 :: 9:44 am

If your Google account has been compromised, you should report that to Google ASAP or these problems will continue. Here is how to recover a hacked Google account.

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