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Cancellations & Refunds

Cancel vs. stop renewing, refund windows, how long refunds take.

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  • Cancel vs. turn off renewal: which one do you want?

    "Cancel" can mean two different things. Pick the option that matches what you want and go straight to the right page.

  • How do I cancel an order?

    Cancel a magazine subscription from My Orders within 6 months of the order date for a pro-rated refund. Books and digital orders have their own rules.

  • Refund & Return Policy

    Magazines: pro-rated refund within 6 months. Books: 30-day returns. Magzter Gold: 7 days. ZINIO Unlimited: no refunds once billed. The policy in plain language.

  • How long do refunds take?

    Refunds are processed within 48 hours and usually appear on your card in 5 to 7 business days. PayPal is often faster. Here is why a pending charge can linger.

  • What is a pro-rated refund?

    A pro-rated refund returns the value of the issues you have not received yet. Here is how it is calculated, with an example.

  • A subscriber has passed away

    How to stop or redirect a magazine subscription for someone who has died. No account, password or order number needed.

  • Why was my order returned or cancelled?

    A returned order means the publisher could not start your subscription. You are refunded in full. The usual causes, and what to check before reordering.

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