# How to cancel AppleCare+

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.

Apple device service and accidental-damage coverage, with optional theft and loss coverage on eligible devices.

- Category: Security & protection
- Entry plan: AppleCare+ - HomePod mini at $0.99 / month
- Billed via: web, iOS App Store, invoice
- Difficulty: Medium (4.9 / 10 on the Cancellation Difficulty Index), takes about 5 minutes
- Direct cancellation page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118218
- Manually verified on 8 Aug 2026 against official sources
- Canonical guide: https://canicancelit.com/cancel/applecare-plus

## Cancel in a web browser

1. **Identify the seller and term** Check whether the plan is recurring Apple billing, a fixed-term plan, or coverage billed by a carrier or reseller.
2. **Cancel Apple-billed recurring coverage** Use AppleCare & Warranty settings, account.apple.com subscriptions or Report a Problem. Apple says these methods end coverage immediately.
3. **Cancel fixed-term coverage** For an eligible Apple-purchased fixed-term plan, use the online Hardware Coverage and Cancel an AppleCare Plan route, or contact Apple.

## Cancel on iPhone / iPad

1. **Open AppleCare & Warranty** Open Settings, choose General, then AppleCare & Warranty and select the covered device.
2. **Cancel the plan** Follow the plan-management cancellation prompts. Apple says coverage ends immediately when cancelled through the listed online methods.

## Cancel a team plan

1. **Contact the billing provider** For carrier or reseller billing, contact that provider. For Apple support, have the agreement number, device serial number and original receipt ready.

## Refunds, pausing, downgrades and your data

- **Refunds:** 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.
- **Pausing:** The current AppleCare cancellation support page and March 2026 US terms do not document a customer-controlled coverage pause.
- **Downgrading:** 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.
- **Account data:** 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.

## At a glance

- Cancellation fee: None; benefits can reduce refund
- Refund window: Prorated; 30-day fixed-term window
- Effective: Immediate or end of period
- Free plan after: No

## FAQ

**Can AppleCare+ be cancelled?**

Yes. Apple-billed plans can use Apple's online controls, while reseller or carrier plans must be cancelled with that provider.

**Does AppleCare+ end immediately?**

Apple says the listed online methods end recurring coverage immediately. Calling to turn off renewal instead keeps coverage through the paid period.

**Will I receive an AppleCare+ refund?**

Immediate monthly or annual cancellation is prorated under the US terms. Fixed-term refund calculations depend on timing, benefits used and state rules.

**Can AppleCare+ be paused?**

No customer-controlled pause is documented in the current support page or March 2026 US terms.

**What details does Apple support need?**

Have the AppleCare agreement number, covered-device serial number and original sales receipt ready.

## Official sources

- [Cancel AppleCare plan coverage](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118218) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [AppleCare+ US Terms and Conditions, March 2026](https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/2603/260302_applecareplus_us.pdf) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Delete an Apple Account](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102283) (checked 2026-08-08)

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