{
  "slug": "applecare-plus",
  "name": "AppleCare+",
  "domain": "apple.com",
  "category": "security-protection",
  "categoryName": "Security & protection",
  "description": "Apple device service and accidental-damage coverage, with optional theft and loss coverage on eligible devices.",
  "directAnswer": "Cancel Apple-billed AppleCare+ from AppleCare & Warranty settings, the account.apple.com subscriptions page or Report a Problem; carrier or reseller plans are cancelled with that provider. It takes about 5 minutes and these online methods end coverage immediately. Immediate cancellation of a monthly or annual plan is refunded pro rata for unused time under the US terms.",
  "price": "$0.99 / month",
  "priceMonthlyUsd": 0.99,
  "planName": "AppleCare+ - HomePod mini",
  "subscriptionPlans": [
    {
      "id": "applecare-plus-homepod-mini",
      "name": "AppleCare+ - HomePod mini",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 0.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 9.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "applecare-plus-airpods-beats",
      "name": "AppleCare+ - AirPods, AirPods Pro (2nd generation and earlier), or Beats",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 1.49
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 14.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "applecare-plus-airpods-pro-3-homepod",
      "name": "AppleCare+ - AirPods Pro (3rd generation) or HomePod",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 1.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 19.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "applecare-plus-airpods-max",
      "name": "AppleCare+ - AirPods Max",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 2.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 29.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-iphone-se",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPhone SE",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 7.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 79.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-iphone-17e-16e",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPhone 17e or 16e",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 9.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 99.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-iphone-8-7",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPhone 8 or 7",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 9.49
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-iphone-main",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPhone 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 13 mini, 12, 12 mini, or 11",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 11.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 119.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-iphone-plus",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPhone 16 Plus, 15 Plus, or 14 Plus",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 12.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 129.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-iphone-air-pro",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPhone Air or listed Pro models",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 13.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 139.99
        }
      ],
      "priceNote": "Covers iPhone Air and the Pro or Pro Max models listed in the March 2026 US terms",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-ipad-entry",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPad, iPad mini, or iPad Air (4th generation and earlier)",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 4.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 49.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-ipad-air-5-11",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPad Air (5th generation) or iPad Air 11-inch (M4, M3, M2)",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 5.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 59.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-ipad-air-13",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPad Air 13-inch (M4, M3, M2)",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 6.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 69.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-ipad-pro-older",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPad Pro 11-inch or 12.9-inch (4th generation and earlier)",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 7.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 79.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-ipad-pro-mid",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPad Pro 11-inch (M5, M4) or 12.9-inch (5th or 6th generation)",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 9.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 99.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-ipad-pro-13",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, M4)",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 10.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 109.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-watch-se",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - Apple Watch SE",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 2.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 29.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-watch-series-3",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - Apple Watch Series 3",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 4.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 29.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-watch-series-4-11",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - Apple Watch Series 4 through 11",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 4.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 49.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-watch-ultra-hermes",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - Apple Watch Ultra or Hermes",
      "billingOptions": [
        {
          "cycle": "month",
          "priceUsd": 5.99
        },
        {
          "cycle": "year",
          "priceUsd": 59.99
        }
      ],
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "applecare-plus-fixed-term",
      "name": "AppleCare+ fixed-term paid in full",
      "billingOptions": [],
      "priceNote": "Non-recurring coverage with device-specific US prices from $15 for HomePod mini to $199 for listed iPhones; see the current US terms for the complete table",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "theft-loss-iphone-fixed-term",
      "name": "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss - iPhone 24-month fixed-term",
      "billingOptions": [],
      "priceNote": "Non-recurring US coverage: iPhone SE $149; iPhone 17e or 16e $189; iPhone 8 or 7 $199; listed main models $219; listed Plus models $249; iPhone Air and listed Pro models $269",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf"
    }
  ],
  "difficulty": "Medium",
  "difficultyScore": 4.9,
  "billingMethods": [
    "web",
    "ios",
    "invoice"
  ],
  "accountTypes": [
    "personal"
  ],
  "cancellationUrl": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/118218",
  "cancellationTime": "~5 minutes",
  "cancellationTimeSeconds": 300,
  "steps": {
    "web": [
      {
        "title": "Identify the seller and term",
        "body": "Check whether the plan is recurring Apple billing, a fixed-term plan, or coverage billed by a carrier or reseller."
      },
      {
        "title": "Cancel Apple-billed recurring coverage",
        "body": "Use AppleCare & Warranty settings, account.apple.com subscriptions or Report a Problem. Apple says these methods end coverage immediately."
      },
      {
        "title": "Cancel fixed-term coverage",
        "body": "For an eligible Apple-purchased fixed-term plan, use the online Hardware Coverage and Cancel an AppleCare Plan route, or contact Apple."
      }
    ],
    "ios": [
      {
        "title": "Open AppleCare & Warranty",
        "body": "Open Settings, choose General, then AppleCare & Warranty and select the covered device."
      },
      {
        "title": "Cancel the plan",
        "body": "Follow the plan-management cancellation prompts. Apple says coverage ends immediately when cancelled through the listed online methods."
      }
    ],
    "android": [],
    "team": [
      {
        "title": "Contact the billing provider",
        "body": "For carrier or reseller billing, contact that provider. For Apple support, have the agreement number, device serial number and original receipt ready."
      }
    ]
  },
  "platformNotes": {},
  "refundInfo": "Under the March 2026 US terms, immediate cancellation of an Apple-billed monthly or annual plan receives a prorated refund for unused time unless local law differs. Turning off the next renewal keeps coverage through the paid month or year with no cancellation refund. A fixed-term plan cancelled within 30 days receives a full refund less benefits provided; after 30 days the refund is prorated and reduced by benefits provided, subject to state variations.",
  "pauseInfo": "The current AppleCare cancellation support page and March 2026 US terms do not document a customer-controlled coverage pause.",
  "downgradeInfo": "No lower or free AppleCare+ tier or scheduled downgrade is documented. An eligible Apple-purchased fixed-term plan can be replaced by AppleCare One; Apple says the original plan is then cancelled and unused coverage is refunded under its rules.",
  "dataRetentionInfo": "Cancelling AppleCare+ ends device coverage according to the selected route but does not delete the Apple Account. Apple Account deletion is a separate permanent process.",
  "factRows": [
    {
      "k": "Cancellation fee",
      "v": "None; benefits can reduce refund"
    },
    {
      "k": "Refund window",
      "v": "Prorated; 30-day fixed-term window"
    },
    {
      "k": "Effective",
      "v": "Immediate or end of period"
    },
    {
      "k": "Free plan after",
      "v": "No"
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "Can AppleCare+ be cancelled?",
      "answer": "Yes. Apple-billed plans can use Apple's online controls, while reseller or carrier plans must be cancelled with that provider."
    },
    {
      "question": "Does AppleCare+ end immediately?",
      "answer": "Apple says the listed online methods end recurring coverage immediately. Calling to turn off renewal instead keeps coverage through the paid period."
    },
    {
      "question": "Will I receive an AppleCare+ refund?",
      "answer": "Immediate monthly or annual cancellation is prorated under the US terms. Fixed-term refund calculations depend on timing, benefits used and state rules."
    },
    {
      "question": "Can AppleCare+ be paused?",
      "answer": "No customer-controlled pause is documented in the current support page or March 2026 US terms."
    },
    {
      "question": "What details does Apple support need?",
      "answer": "Have the AppleCare agreement number, covered-device serial number and original sales receipt ready."
    }
  ],
  "officialSources": [
    {
      "title": "Cancel AppleCare plan coverage",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/118218",
      "lastCheckedAt": "2026-08-08"
    },
    {
      "title": "AppleCare+ US Terms and Conditions, March 2026",
      "url": "https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf",
      "lastCheckedAt": "2026-08-08"
    },
    {
      "title": "Delete an Apple Account",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/102283",
      "lastCheckedAt": "2026-08-08"
    }
  ],
  "verified": true,
  "manuallyVerifiedAt": "2026-08-08",
  "nextReviewAt": "2026-10-07",
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    "guide": "https://canicancelit.com/cancel/applecare-plus",
    "json": "https://canicancelit.com/cancel/applecare-plus.json",
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