How to Cancel The Economist Subscription (2026)

The Economist's Multiple Subscription Types

The Economist offers several subscription tiers, and the cancellation process varies by type:

• Digital only, Access to the app and website
• Print + Digital, Physical magazine plus digital access
• Student, Discounted digital plan with .edu verification
• Economist Espresso, Separate daily briefing subscription

Each may have different billing terms and cancellation rules.

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How to Cancel The Economist (Digital Subscription)

Method 1: Online

1. Go to economist.com and sign in
2. Click your profile → Manage My Subscription
3. Select Cancel Subscription or Don't Renew
4. Navigate through the retention flow
5. Confirm cancellation

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Method 2: Contact Customer Service

The Economist routes many cancellations through their customer service team:

• UK: +44 (0)20 3353 1510
• US: 1-800-456-6086
• Email: customerhelp@economist.com

Tell them you want to cancel. They may offer a pause or discount before processing.

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Method 3: Apple Subscriptions

If you subscribed via the App Store:

1. Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions
2. Find The Economist
3. Tap Cancel Subscription

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Print Subscription Cancellation

Canceling a print subscription requires contacting the Economist directly by phone or email, you typically cannot cancel print-only or print+digital through the website self-service tool. Have your subscriber number ready (printed on the mailing label of recent issues).

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Refund Policy

• Digital subscriptions: Partial refunds are available on annual plans if canceled early, contact customer service
• Print subscriptions: Prorated refunds for undelivered issues are generally available
• Student plans: Contact directly; policies vary

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Is The Economist Worth the Cost?

The Economist is one of the more expensive news subscriptions on the market (~$22–$25/month for digital). It's worth the cost if:

• You read it consistently (multiple articles per week)
• You value long-form, globally-oriented journalism
• Your work or interests require international economic and policy analysis

Poor value if:

• You subscribed and now read it rarely
• You're primarily reading breaking news (The Economist publishes weekly, not daily)
• You're accessing via Apple News+ or a bundle that includes it

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Cheaper Ways to Access The Economist

• Library access: Many public library systems provide free access through PressReader
• Student discounts: 80%+ off for verified students
• Trial periods: The Economist frequently offers trial rates to new subscribers
• Apple News+: Includes partial Economist access in the bundle

After canceling, log it in Gravity and consider whether a library or bundle alternative serves your actual reading needs.