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How to Cancel Sage

Cancellation is available online or by phone, though some plans require calling support. Export all accounting data before cancelling, as access to records becomes limited after your subscription ends.

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Quick Facts

Monthly cost
£12.00/mo
£144.00/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
Monthly plans may receive pro-rata refunds if cancelled mid-month. Annual plans are non-refundable after the 14-day cooling-off period, and early termination fees may apply.
After cancellation
Your accounting data remains accessible for 30-90 days after cancellation. You must export all records before this period ends, as Sage may delete archived data afterwards.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to Sage cancellation page
  1. Sign in to your Sage account

    Visit accounts.sage.com and log in with your email address and password.

  2. Navigate to subscription settings

    Click on 'Manage subscription' or 'View subscription' to see your current plan and renewal date.

  3. Export your accounting data

    Go to Settings > Export and download all invoices, records, and transactions in CSV or PDF format.

  4. Click cancel or call support

    Click 'Cancel subscription' online, or ring 0845 111 1111 for premium plans that require phone cancellation.

Tips & Things to Know

  • Export all accounting data before cancelling - access to records becomes restricted after your subscription ends.
  • Annual plans may incur early termination fees if cancelled before the contract period ends.
  • Sage 50 (desktop) and Sage Business Cloud (online) have different cancellation processes - confirm which you use.

Your Consumer Rights

  • UK users have 14 days to cancel from purchase under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, with protections against unfair contract terms.
  • Annual contracts may include early termination fees that override standard consumer cooling-off periods depending on your contract terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel my Sage subscription at any time?
Monthly plans can usually be cancelled anytime. Annual plans may charge early termination fees. Contact Sage support at 0845 111 1111 to confirm your plan's terms.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Sage?
Monthly plans may receive pro-rata refunds if cancelled mid-month. Annual plans are non-refundable after 14 days, though early termination fees may apply.
What happens to my accounting data after cancellation?
Your data remains accessible for 30-90 days after cancellation. You must export records before this period ends, as Sage may delete archived data afterwards.
What's the difference between Sage 50 and Sage Business Cloud?
Sage 50 is desktop software; Sage Business Cloud is cloud-based. Each has different cancellation processes, so confirm which product you use before cancelling.
Can I pause my Sage subscription instead of cancelling?
Sage does not offer a pause feature. You can downgrade to a lower-tier plan by contacting support as a cost-effective alternative.