How to Cancel The New York Times

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Step-by-step guide to cancel your The New York Times subscription with tips and tricks.

Success Rate

72%

Editorial estimate

Average Time

10 minutes

Difficulty

Medium

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Log in at nytimes.com and open your account settings

2

Go to the "Subscription" or "Subscription overview" section

3

Select "Cancel subscription"

4

Decline the retention offers and click through each prompt

5

Confirm and wait for the final cancellation screen before closing the tab

Pro Tips

Some plans still require chat or a phone call (866-273-3612) to finish cancelling

The NYT is known for aggressive winback offers — keep clicking until you see confirmation

If you subscribed via Apple or Google, cancel through that store instead

Access continues until the end of your current billing period

Common Questions

Can I cancel the NYT entirely online?

Often yes, but some subscriptions still route you to chat or phone (866-273-3612) to complete the cancellation.

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