How to Cancel ABC News and Get a Refund
ABC 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 ABC News billing.
Cancel ABC 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 ABC 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 ABC News until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel ABC News on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select ABC News from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling ABC News on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for ABC 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 ABC News charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the ABC News purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What ABC News users report about billing
Users frequently complain about perceived political bias in ABC News' reporting, with many describing it as leaning too far left or being propaganda. Technical issues with the app, such as poor search functionality, video playback problems, and outdated articles, are also common complaints. Additionally, users express frustration with the app's user interface, stale content, and lack of features compared to expectations.
Summarized from 445 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
ABC News cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling ABC 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 ABC News will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from ABC News?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by ABC News directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the ABC 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 ABC News still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows ABC 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 ABC News account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the ABC 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 ABC News right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to ABC 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.