How to Cancel GOV.UK and Get a Refund
GOV.UK 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 GOV.UK billing.
Cancel GOV.UK 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 GOV.UK 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 GOV.UK until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel GOV.UK on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select GOV.UK from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling GOV.UK on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for GOV.UK
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 GOV.UK charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the GOV.UK purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What GOV.UK users report about billing
Users complain that the app is poorly designed, often redirecting them to browser pages instead of functioning within the app. Many find it redundant, as it primarily serves as a collection of links to the existing GOV.UK website. Frequent login issues, identity verification problems, and lack of useful features are also major frustrations.
Summarized from 28 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
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GOV.UK cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling GOV.UK 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 GOV.UK will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from GOV.UK?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by GOV.UK directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the GOV.UK 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 GOV.UK still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows GOV.UK 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 GOV.UK account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the GOV.UK 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 GOV.UK right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to GOV.UK 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.