How to Cancel NBC News: Breaking & US News and Get a Refund
NBC News: Breaking & US News subscriptions are billed through Apple or Google, not inside the app, so you cancel them in your store settings. Below are the steps for both iPhone and Android, how to request a refund, and what users report about NBC News: Breaking & US News billing.
Cancel NBC News: Breaking & US News on iPhone (iOS)
- 1Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- 2Tap your name at the top of the screen to open your Apple ID.
- 3Tap Subscriptions to see every app that bills you through Apple.
- 4Find NBC News: Breaking & US News in the list and tap it. If it is not there, you may have subscribed through the app itself or a different Apple ID.
- 5Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access to NBC News: Breaking & US News until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel NBC News: Breaking & US News on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select NBC News: Breaking & US News from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling NBC News: Breaking & US News on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for NBC News: Breaking & US News
Canceling stops future renewals but does not refund a charge you already paid. Request the refund from the store separately.
Go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, find the NBC News: Breaking & US News charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the NBC News: Breaking & US News purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What NBC News: Breaking & US News users report about billing
Users are frustrated that the NBC News app has shifted heavily to a subscription model, with most articles now locked behind paywalls. Many long-time users feel forced to switch to other free news sources, as the app no longer provides sufficient value without a paid subscription. Some also mention technical issues and an increase in ads or low-quality free content.
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NBC News: Breaking & US News cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling NBC News: Breaking & US News stop the charges immediately?
No. Canceling stops future renewals but you keep access until the end of the billing period you already paid for. After that date NBC News: Breaking & US News will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from NBC News: Breaking & US News?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by NBC News: Breaking & US News directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the NBC News: Breaking & US News charge and choose Request a refund. On Android, open the Play Store order history, select the purchase and tap Report a problem. Requests made within 48 hours are often approved automatically.
Why is NBC News: Breaking & US News still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows NBC News: Breaking & US News as Expired), you have a second subscription under a different Apple ID or Google account, or you canceled inside the app but not in the store where billing actually lives. Cancel it in the App Store subscription settings to be sure.
How do I delete my NBC News: Breaking & US News account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the NBC News: Breaking & US News app settings first, then cancel the subscription in the App Store and uninstall the app. Canceling alone does not erase your account.
Will I lose access to NBC News: Breaking & US News right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to NBC News: Breaking & US News until the paid period ends, so there is no benefit to waiting. Cancel as soon as you decide, and enjoy the remaining days you already paid for.