To cancel a monthly or annual AppleCare+ subscription on iPhone, open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, choose the AppleCare+ plan, and tap Cancel Subscription. Coverage continues until the end of the current billing period. If you paid for AppleCare+ up front in one payment, it won’t appear in Subscriptions. Instead, contact Apple Support to cancel, and you’ll typically get a full refund within the first 30 days or a prorated refund after that, depending on your country.
Here’s how to cancel on every device, what happens to your coverage, and how refunds work.
How you paid determines how you cancel
| How you bought AppleCare+ | How to cancel |
|---|---|
| Monthly or annual payments through Apple | Settings > your name > Subscriptions |
| One-time upfront payment (2 or 3 years) | Contact Apple Support or visit the AppleCare+ cancellation page |
| Through your carrier’s bill | Contact your carrier |
| Through a retailer like Best Buy | Contact Apple, or the retailer if they sold the plan |
How to cancel AppleCare+ on iPhone or iPad
- Open Settings and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Tap the AppleCare+ plan you want to cancel.
- Tap Cancel Subscription, then confirm.
If you see Coverage expires with a date and no Cancel button, the plan is already canceled.
How to cancel on a Mac
- Open the App Store and click your name at the bottom left.
- Click Account Settings, then scroll to Subscriptions and click Manage.
- Click Edit next to AppleCare+, then Cancel Subscription.
How to cancel on the web or from another device
- Sign in at mysupport.apple.com (Apple’s coverage and support site) and choose the device, then look for plan or cancellation options.
- Or contact Apple Support by phone or chat at getsupport.apple.com.
How to cancel an upfront AppleCare+ plan
- Find your agreement number. It’s in your purchase email, or at mysupport.apple.com under the device’s coverage.
- Contact Apple Support and ask to cancel. Have the device serial number handy.
- Apple processes a refund to the original payment method.
In many countries, you get a full refund if you cancel within 30 days of purchase, and a prorated refund after that, minus the value of any service you’ve used. Terms vary by country and state, so check your AppleCare+ terms.
What happens after you cancel
- Monthly or annual: You’re covered until the end of the period you’ve paid for. No partial refunds for the remaining days.
- Upfront: Coverage ends when Apple processes the cancellation.
- Your standard Apple limited warranty (usually one year from purchase) still applies if it hasn’t expired.
- If you had AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, that coverage ends too.
Before you cancel, consider
- Your repair costs without coverage. Screen and back glass repairs can be expensive on recent iPhones.
- Whether you have coverage elsewhere, such as your carrier, credit card, or home insurance. See Verizon Mobile Protect vs. AppleCare+.
- Any pending claims. Finish them first. See how to handle AppleCare water damage claims.
Cancelling other services works similarly; see cancelling Tidal on iPhone.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get AppleCare+ back after canceling?
Usually no. AppleCare+ generally has to be bought within 60 days of buying the device in many countries. Some regions let you add it later after an inspection. Check Apple’s site for your country.
Does AppleCare+ transfer if I sell my iPhone?
Yes. AppleCare+ stays with the device, not the person, so you can include it with a sale instead of canceling.
Why don’t I see AppleCare+ in Subscriptions?
You likely paid up front or through a carrier, or you’re signed in with a different Apple Account.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
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