How to Cancel Meta Verified
Cancelling Meta Verified is straightforward and done entirely online. Your blue badge disappears within 24 hours, but your account and followers remain intact. If you subscribed via an app store, cancel there too to stop charges.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £14.99/mo
- £179.88/year
- Cancel online?
- Yes
- Pause option?
- No
- Refund policy
- Direct Meta subscriptions: refunds unavailable for partial periods. App Store/Google Play: refunds possible within 14-15 days if requested immediately.
- After cancellation
- All posts, followers, messages, and account history are permanently preserved. Only the blue badge and priority support features are removed.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Meta Verified cancellation pageSign in to Meta account settings
Go to accountscenter.facebook.com or open Facebook/Instagram and select Settings & Privacy > Settings.
Find Meta Verified
Scroll to Accounts or Subscriptions section and tap "Meta Verified" to view your subscription.
Tap Cancel Subscription
Click the "Cancel Subscription" button. Meta will display a retention message listing benefits you'll lose.
Confirm cancellation
Tap "Confirm Cancellation" to finish. You'll receive instant confirmation and an email receipt within minutes.
Tips & Things to Know
- If you subscribed via Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel there too - Meta app cancellation alone won't stop app store charges.
- Your badge disappears within 24 hours, but all posts and followers are preserved permanently.
- Resubscribing costs the full price again with no discount; Meta Verified cannot be paused.
Your Consumer Rights
- US: FTC regulations require transparent cancellation and prohibit negative option abuse. You have the right to cancel online if subscribed online.
- UK: Consumer Rights Act 2015 grants 14 days to cancel digital services from purchase date without penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I cancel Meta Verified anytime?
- Yes, with no contract. Cancel anytime and it stops at your next billing date, though you cannot pause the subscription.
- Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
- Direct Meta subscriptions rarely refund partial periods. App Store/Google Play may refund within 14-15 days if requested immediately.
- What happens to my account after cancellation?
- All posts, followers, and messages are preserved. Only the blue badge and priority support disappear within 24 hours.
- How long does Meta Verified cancellation take?
- Instant confirmation in-app and email within minutes. Charges stop at your next billing date and your badge disappears within 24 hours.
- Can I reactivate Meta Verified later?
- Yes anytime, but you'll pay the full monthly price again. Your account data is never lost after cancellation.