How to Cancel Avast Premium
Cancellation is done entirely online through your Avast account. Access continues until the end of your billing period, but you must cancel before your renewal date to avoid the next charge.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £4.19/mo
- £50.28/year
- Cancel online?
- Yes
- Pause option?
- No
- Refund policy
- 30-day money-back guarantee on direct purchases. Retailer purchases must be refunded through the original retailer.
- After cancellation
- Your account and data remain stored indefinitely after cancellation. Contact support to request account deletion.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Avast Premium cancellation pageSign in to Avast Account
Go to id.avast.com and log in with your email and password.
Go to Subscriptions
Click 'Subscriptions' in the left menu to view your active subscriptions.
Click Cancel next to Avast Premium
Find Avast Premium and click 'Unsubscribe', then confirm on the final prompt.
Confirm cancellation
Click 'Confirm Cancellation'. You'll receive a confirmation email within minutes.
Tips & Things to Know
- Cancel before your renewal date - Avast charges on your billing anniversary, so cancel 24 hours before.
- If you bought through Amazon, Best Buy, or a mobile carrier, cancel through that retailer instead.
- Check for both Avast and AVG charges on your card, as accidental duplicate subscriptions are common.
Your Consumer Rights
- UK: Consumer Rights Act 2015 grants 30-day cancellation rights and requires cancellation as simple as sign-up.
- US: FTC regulations require transparent automatic renewal terms and prohibit unfair cancellation practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I cancel Avast Premium at any time?
- Yes. There are no contracts or early termination fees. Cancel anytime, but do so before your renewal date to avoid the next charge.
- Will I get a refund if I cancel Avast Premium?
- Avast offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on direct purchases. Subscriptions bought through resellers must be refunded via the original retailer.
- What happens to my Avast account after cancellation?
- Your account and data remain stored indefinitely. Request account deletion by contacting support if you want all data removed.
- How long does Avast Premium cancellation take?
- Cancellation is instant. Premium features stay active until the end of your current billing cycle.
- I bought Avast through a retailer - how do I cancel?
- Cancel through your retailer's account (Amazon, Best Buy, mobile carrier), not Avast directly.