How to Cancel New York Times
The New York Times offers digital subscriptions for news, cooking, games (Wordle), and The Athletic. Cancellation has historically been difficult, requiring a phone call or live chat (not available through the website alone). The NYT was fined by the FTC in the past for making cancellation harder than sign-up.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Monthly cost
£17.00/mo
£204.00/year
Cancel online?
No — phone/letter required
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds for partial billing periods. Introductory pricing is non-refundable.
After cancellation
Your NYT account, reading history, and saved articles remain accessible.
What to Watch Out For
- Historically required a phone call to cancel a digital subscription
- Multiple retention offers and discount screens during cancellation
- Promotional pricing that auto-renews at full price without prominent notice
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to New York Times cancellation pageLog in to your NYT account
Go to nytimes.com and sign in.
Go to Account > Subscription
Navigate to your subscription management page.
Click Cancel
If available online, follow the cancellation prompts. If not, you will be directed to chat.
Use live chat
If required, open the live chat and request cancellation. Be firm with the agent.
Confirm cancellation
Get email confirmation. Your access continues until the billing period ends.
Tips & Things to Know
- The NYT may offer significant discounts (as low as $1/month) during the cancellation flow.
- If you only want Games or Cooking, you can cancel the news subscription separately.
- NYT promotional rates often jump to full price ($17+/month) after the intro period.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under ROSCA, the NYT must provide a cancellation mechanism as simple as the sign-up process.
- The FTC Click-to-Cancel rule specifically targets practices like the NYT's historical phone-only cancellation.
- The FTC has previously investigated the NYT for deceptive subscription practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel the NYT online?
The NYT has been improving online cancellation, but you may still need to use live chat.
What happens to my Wordle streak?
Your Games subscription is separate. Cancel only the News subscription if you want to keep Games.
Will I be offered a discount?
Yes. The NYT typically offers significant retention discounts during the cancellation flow.
What about The Athletic?
The Athletic can be cancelled separately from the NYT news subscription.
Can I access articles after cancelling?
You lose access to subscriber-only articles but can still read limited free content.
Annual Cost
£204.00
per year for New York Times
Cancelling saves you this every year