How to Cancel Economist Digital
Cancelling The Economist Digital requires contacting their support team by phone or email. Your subscription will stop renewing after confirmation.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £18.90/mo
- £226.80/year
- Cancel online?
- No — phone/letter required
- Pause option?
- No
- Refund policy
- No refunds offered. Access ends at your next billing date.
- After cancellation
- Your account and saved articles are retained after cancellation. Reactivation restores full access.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Economist Digital cancellation pageGo to The Economist website
Visit economist.com and sign in to your account with your credentials.
Find the account settings
Navigate to your subscription or account management section in the settings menu.
Contact support for cancellation
The Economist requires phone or email contact. Find their support details in account settings.
Confirm cancellation
Complete the cancellation request with their support team and note your confirmation.
Tips & Things to Know
- Keep your confirmation email as proof of cancellation.
- Ask about pausing your subscription instead of full cancellation.
- Check if your employer offers a group subscription discount before cancelling.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have a 14-day cooling-off period for new online subscriptions.
- The Consumer Rights Act 2015 applies to all subscriptions in the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I cancel The Economist Digital online?
- No. You must contact support by phone or email to cancel your subscription.
- Will I get a refund if I cancel The Economist Digital?
- No refunds are offered. Your access stops at the next billing date.
- How long does cancellation take?
- Cancellation is confirmed once support processes your request, usually within 1 - 2 business days.
- Can I reactivate my subscription later?
- Yes. You can reactivate your subscription at any time through The Economist website.
- What happens to my saved articles after cancellation?
- Your account is retained. Saved articles remain accessible if you reactivate within a reasonable period.