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How to Cancel World of Warcraft

Cancellation is straightforward through your Battle.net account settings. Your characters, items, and progress are preserved permanently, so you can rejoin anytime. Access continues until the end of your current billing period.

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Quick Facts

Pricing (all plans)
1 Month£14.99/mo
3 MonthsBilled as $41.97£13.99/mo
6 MonthsBilled as $77.94£12.99/mo
Highest tier = £179.88/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds. Access continues until the end of your current billing period.
After cancellation
All character data, items, achievements, and progress are permanently retained on Blizzard's servers indefinitely after cancellation.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to World of Warcraft cancellation page

  1. Sign in to Battle.net

    Go to account.battle.net and log in with your Blizzard account credentials.

  2. Go to Subscriptions

    Click Account Settings, then select Subscriptions from the left sidebar.

  3. Click Cancel Subscription

    Find World of Warcraft and click the Cancel Subscription button next to it.

  4. Confirm cancellation

    Click the confirmation button. You'll receive a confirmation email within minutes.

Tips & Things to Know

  • All characters, items, achievements, and gold are saved permanently—return anytime and everything stays exactly as you left it.
  • You keep full access until your billing cycle ends, so check your renewal date before cancelling.
  • Try the free Starter Edition (level 20 cap) to stay engaged without a subscription.

Your Consumer Rights

  • UK: Consumer Rights Act 2015 grants a 14-day cancellation right for digital services, though used accounts may be excluded.
  • US: FTC regulations require clear cancellation policies and prohibit making cancellation harder than sign-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel World of Warcraft at any time?
Yes. There are no cancellation fees or penalties. Access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.
Will I get a refund if I cancel?
No. Blizzard does not offer refunds for unused game time or partial months.
What happens to my characters after cancellation?
Your characters, items, and progress are preserved permanently on Blizzard's servers. You can rejoin anytime.
How long does cancellation take?
Cancellation is instant. Your subscription stops renewing immediately, but you retain access until the billing period ends.
Can I play World of Warcraft for free?
Yes. The free Starter Edition allows play up to level 20 indefinitely, or earn game time with WoW Tokens using in-game gold.

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