How to Cancel Guardian Weekly
The Guardian offers digital subscriptions, print subscriptions, and the Guardian Weekly international magazine. Digital supporters can cancel online; print subscriptions require contacting customer services.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Monthly cost
£16.00/mo
£192.00/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
Yes
Refund policy
Digital supporters: no refund but access continues to period end. Print subscribers may receive a refund for remaining issues.
After cancellation
Your Guardian account and reading history are retained. The website remains free to use.
What to Watch Out For
- Print cancellation requires a phone call, even though digital cancellation is available online
- Cancellation flow emphasises the impact on journalism to create emotional pressure
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Guardian Weekly cancellation pageCheck your subscription type
Digital supporters: manage at manage.theguardian.com. Print: call customer services.
For digital
Go to manage.theguardian.com > Settings > Cancel subscription.
For print/Guardian Weekly
Call 0330 333 6767 or email customer.help@theguardian.com.
Confirm
Get written confirmation of cancellation and any refund.
Tips & Things to Know
- The Guardian website and app remain free to use without a subscription.
- Digital supporters can downgrade to the free tier at any time.
- Guardian Weekly subscribers may receive a refund for remaining issues.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have a 14-day cooling-off period for new subscriptions.
- Print subscription refunds for remaining issues are a contractual entitlement under UK law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still read The Guardian for free after cancelling?
Yes. The Guardian website and app remain entirely free. A subscription supports journalism but is not required for access.
How do I cancel Guardian Weekly print subscription?
Call 0330 333 6767 or email customer.help@theguardian.com for print cancellations.
Can I cancel my Guardian digital subscription online?
Yes. Go to manage.theguardian.com > Settings > Cancel subscription.
Will I get a refund for remaining Guardian Weekly issues?
Print subscribers may receive a pro-rata refund for undelivered issues.
Can I pause my Guardian subscription?
Print subscriptions can typically be paused for holidays. Digital subscriptions do not have a pause option.
Annual Cost
£192.00
per year for Guardian Weekly
Cancelling saves you this every year