Cancel through your New York Times account settings

The fastest way to cancel is to log into your New York Times account, go to your account settings, and end the subscription there. You will not need to call or email — the cancellation takes effect when ready in most cases, though you may retain access through the end of your current billing period.

Log in at nytimes.com using your email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. Look for "Subscriptions" or "Manage my account" — the exact label varies depending on whether you have a web subscription, a bundle, or a digital-only plan. Once you find your active subscription, you will see a "Cancel subscription" or "End subscription" button. Click it and follow the prompts to confirm.

The New York Times will ask you why you are cancelling — this is optional to answer. Some users report that the system offers a discount or pause option before final cancellation; you can accept or decline. After you confirm cancellation, you should receive an email confirmation within a few minutes.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel a New York Times subscription by logging into your account, navigating to subscriptions, and clicking the cancel button — no phone call required.
  • Cancellation takes effect when ready, though you usually keep access through the end of your current billing cycle.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform's app or account settings, not through the New York Times website.
  • You will receive a confirmation email after cancellation, and you should verify that no further charges appear on your next billing date.

Cancel a subscription purchased through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon

If you signed up for the New York Times through an app or platform — Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon — you cannot cancel through the New York Times website. You must cancel through the platform where you purchased it.

For Apple: Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find New York Times in the list, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, then Subscriptions, and cancel from there.

For Google Play: Open the Google Play app on an Android device, tap your profile icon in the top right, go to "Manage subscriptions," find New York Times, and tap "Cancel subscription."

For Amazon: Go to amazon.com, click "Account & Lists," select "Your Account," then "Memberships and Subscriptions," find New York Times, and click "Cancel subscription."

What happens to your access after cancellation

After you cancel, you will keep access to the New York Times until the end of your current billing period. If you paid for a monthly subscription on the 15th of the month, you will lose access on the 15th of the following month. If you paid for an annual subscription, you will keep access for the full year you paid for, even after cancellation.

You will not be charged again after cancellation takes effect. Check your credit card or payment method on your next billing date to confirm no charge appears. If a charge does appear after cancellation, contact the New York Times support team with your cancellation confirmation email.

Cancel a bundle subscription

The New York Times offers bundle subscriptions that combine the digital news subscription with other products, such as the Games bundle (which includes the daily crossword, Spelling Bee, and Letter Boxed). If you have a bundle, cancelling the entire bundle will end all included products at once.

Log into your account, go to "Subscriptions," and look for your bundle name. Click "Cancel subscription" next to the bundle. You will lose access to all products in the bundle when your billing period ends. If you want to keep one product — for example, the Games subscription — you will need to cancel the bundle and then purchase the individual product separately.

Pause your subscription instead of cancelling

Before you cancel, the New York Times may offer you the option to pause your subscription for a set period, usually one to three months. Pausing stops charges without permanently ending your account, and you can resume at any time. This option appears during the cancellation process on the website.

If you see a pause option and want to use it, click "Pause subscription" instead of "Cancel subscription." You will be asked to choose how long to pause — typically 1, 2, or 3 months. When the pause period ends, your subscription will automatically resume and charges will restart unless you cancel before that date.

Reactivate a cancelled subscription

If you cancel and later want to resubscribe, you can do so by logging into your New York Times account and purchasing a new subscription. The system will recognize your old account and restore your saved preferences, reading history, and any customized sections you had set up.

Pricing for reactivation is the same as for a new subscription — you will not receive a discount for returning. Some users report that the New York Times sends promotional offers via email after cancellation; these offers may include a discounted rate for a limited time if you resubscribe within a certain window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose access when ready after I cancel?

No. You will keep access through the end of your current billing period. If you cancel mid-month, you will lose access on the date your next charge would have occurred. Your confirmation email will state the exact date access ends.

Can I cancel just one part of a bundle?

No. Cancelling a bundle ends all products in it at once. If you want to keep one product, you must cancel the entire bundle and then purchase that product as a standalone subscription at its individual price.

What if I subscribed through a third-party website or email offer?

If you signed up through a promotional link or third-party site, you still cancel through your New York Times account settings or the platform where you made the purchase. Check your confirmation email to see which method you used, then follow the steps for that platform.

Do I need to contact customer service to cancel?

No. You can cancel entirely through your account settings or the app where you purchased. The New York Times does not require you to call or email to end a subscription, though you can contact them if you have questions about your account.

Will my cancellation be refunded if I paid for a full year?

No. The New York Times does not refund unused portions of annual subscriptions. You will keep access through the end of the year you paid for, but you will not receive money back. Monthly subscriptions also do not refund — you keep access through the end of the current month.