How to Cancel Sainsbury's and Get a Refund
Sainsbury's 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 Sainsbury's billing.
Cancel Sainsbury's 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 Sainsbury's 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 Sainsbury's until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel Sainsbury's on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select Sainsbury's from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling Sainsbury's on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for Sainsbury's
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 Sainsbury's charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the Sainsbury's purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What Sainsbury's users report about billing
Users frequently complain about the app being unstable, crashing, or failing to open. Many find the SmartShop feature less user-friendly than the previous standalone app, citing issues like the camera staying on and accidental scans. Additionally, users are frustrated with the lack of a built-in shopping list and poor navigation.
Summarized from 283 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
Sainsbury's cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling Sainsbury's 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 Sainsbury's will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from Sainsbury's?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by Sainsbury's directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the Sainsbury's 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 Sainsbury's still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows Sainsbury's 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 Google Play subscription settings to be sure.
How do I delete my Sainsbury's account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the Sainsbury's app settings first, then cancel the subscription in the Google Play and uninstall the app. Canceling alone does not erase your account.
Will I lose access to Sainsbury's right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to Sainsbury's 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.