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How to Cancel New York Times in 2026

โฑ๏ธ ~5 minutes
๐Ÿ“Š Difficulty: Hard
โœ… Verified March 2026
๐Ÿ’ฐ Fee: None
Go to NYT Account Subscription โ†’

Opens New York Times's official page. You may need to sign in.

Difficulty
Hard
Time
~5 minutes
Cancel fee
$0
Refund
No
Access after
Until billing ends
Data kept
Indefinitely

Step-by-Step: Cancel New York Times on the Web

1

Go to NYT Account

Open myaccount.nytimes.com/seg/subscription and sign in.

2

Click Cancel Subscription

Find your subscription and click Cancel or Manage Subscription.

3

Navigate the retention flow

NYT has an aggressive retention flow. You may need to call or chat. Click through all offers to reach the final cancellation button.

4

Confirm or call

If you can't cancel online, call 1-800-591-9233 to cancel by phone.

Cancel New York Times on Other Platforms

  1. If subscribed via App Store: Settings โ†’ your name โ†’ Subscriptions โ†’ NYT โ†’ Cancel
  2. If subscribed on NYT website: you must cancel at myaccount.nytimes.com or call 1-800-591-9233
  1. If subscribed via Google Play: Play Store โ†’ Subscriptions โ†’ NYT โ†’ Cancel
  2. If subscribed on web: cancel at myaccount.nytimes.com or call 1-800-591-9233

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cancel NYT subscription?

Go to myaccount.nytimes.com โ†’ Cancel. If the website won't let you, call 1-800-591-9233. This is the fastest way.

Is it hard to cancel the New York Times?

Yes. NYT is known for making online cancellation difficult. They may require a phone call or live chat. The FTC has investigated this practice.

Can I get a discount instead of canceling NYT?

Yes. During the cancellation flow, NYT often offers 50-80% off. If cost is the issue, it's worth trying to cancel and accepting a retention offer.

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