How to Cancel KakaoTalk and Get a Refund
KakaoTalk 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 KakaoTalk billing.
Cancel KakaoTalk 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 KakaoTalk 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 KakaoTalk until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel KakaoTalk on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select KakaoTalk from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling KakaoTalk on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for KakaoTalk
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 KakaoTalk charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the KakaoTalk purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What KakaoTalk users report about billing
Users primarily complain about KakaoTalk's lack of support for older Mac OS versions, forcing them to update their systems or lose access to the app. Many also report frustrating issues with Mac version functionality, such as photo attachment errors and disruptive voice call notifications. Some users express anger over mandatory updates that make the app unusable on their devices.
Summarized from 395 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
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KakaoTalk cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling KakaoTalk 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 KakaoTalk will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from KakaoTalk?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by KakaoTalk directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the KakaoTalk 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 KakaoTalk still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows KakaoTalk 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 KakaoTalk account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the KakaoTalk 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 KakaoTalk right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to KakaoTalk 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.