How to Cancel Badoo
Badoo requires you to cancel through your device's app store, not through the app itself. Your access continues until your next billing date.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £12.99/mo
- £79.99/year
- Cancel online?
- Yes
- Pause option?
- No
- Refund policy
- Refunds follow your app store's policy. Apple and Google offer 14-day refunds; after that, consumer law may apply.
- After cancellation
- Your profile, photos, matches, and messages are saved on your free account. Badoo may delete inactive accounts after 6+ months of non-use.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Badoo cancellation pageOpen your device's app store
Use the same account (Apple ID or Google account) linked to your Badoo subscription.
Go to your subscriptions
iPhone: Tap profile icon, then 'Subscriptions'. Android: Tap menu, then 'Manage my subscriptions'.
Find and select Badoo
Scroll through active subscriptions and tap 'Badoo' or 'Badoo Premium'.
Cancel subscription
Tap 'Cancel Subscription' and confirm. Access ends at your next billing date, not immediately.
Tips & Things to Know
- Your premium access continues until the next billing date, so you can still use paid features.
- Your profile, matches, and messages are saved after cancellation. You keep your free account.
- Badoo has no pause option, but you can resubscribe anytime without penalty.
Your Consumer Rights
- UK: Consumer Rights Act 2015 provides 14-day cancellation rights and unfair contract term protections.
- EU and EEA: Consumer Rights Directive provides 14-day cooling-off period for digital services.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I cancel Badoo Premium at any time?
- Yes. There are no contracts or early termination fees. Cancel anytime through your app store.
- Will I get a refund if I cancel Badoo?
- Refunds depend on your app store. Apple and Google offer refunds within 14 days of purchase; after that, consumer laws may apply.
- What happens to my profile after cancellation?
- Your profile, photos, matches, and messages are preserved. You downgrade to the free version but keep your account.
- Why must I cancel through the app store, not the app?
- Badoo subscriptions are billed through Apple or Google, so cancellation must happen there for security and compliance.
- What premium features will I lose?
- You lose seeing who liked you, Spotlight boosts, and undo swipes. Basic swiping and messaging remain on the free tier.