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How to Easily Cancel Your HBO Max Subscription

HBO Max is undoubtedly one of the most popular streaming services out there, with its extensive library of new and classic movies, hit TV shows, documentaries and more. However, there may come a time when you need to cancel your HBO Max subscription.

Fortunately, it‘s easy to cancel HBO Max when needed. In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll provide step-by-step instructions on how to cancel your HBO Max subscription through the website, mobile app, or third-party provider.

Overview: How Does Cancelling HBO Max Work?

Here are some key things to understand about cancelling HBO Max:

  • Immediate cancellation: When you cancel HBO Max, your subscription is cancelled immediately. However, you retain access until the end of your current billing period.

  • Avoid charges: To avoid being charged again, be sure to cancel at least 24 hours before your next billing date. HBO Max subscriptions auto-renew each month.

  • Confirmation process: After cancelling, HBO Max will send you a confirmation email saying that your subscription will not auto-renew at the next billing date.

  • Using your remaining access: You can continue watching HBO Max until the end of your current billing period after cancellation.

  • Reactivating: If you change your mind later, you can resubscribe to HBO Max easily. However, any special promotional pricing will not apply if you resubscribe.

Below we explain how to cancel through the website, mobile apps, and third party providers.

Method #1: How to Cancel HBO Max via the Website

Cancelling your HBO Max subscription directly through the HBO Max website is simple. Just follow these steps:

  1. Open any web browser and go to the HBO Max website. Log into your HBO Max account.

  2. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen.

  3. From the dropdown menu, select “Settings”.

  4. Under the “Subscription” section, click on “Manage Subscription”.

  5. On the “My Account” page, click the button “Cancel Subscription”.

  6. A message will appear asking you to confirm cancellation. Click “Proceed to Cancellation”.

  7. HBO Max will now show you an optional cancellation survey. You can skip this by scrolling down and clicking “Yes, Cancel Subscription”.

  8. Your cancellation is now complete! HBO Max will send a confirmation email with details.

And that‘s it! You‘ve successfully cancelled HBO Max via the website. As mentioned, you‘ll have continued access until the billing cycle ends.

Method #2: How to Cancel HBO Max via the Mobile App

You can also easily cancel your HBO Max subscription direclty from the HBO Max mobile app on your iPhone, Android phone, tablet and more. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the HBO Max app on your device.

  2. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.

  3. Tap “Settings” in the menu.

  4. Under “Subscription”, tap “Manage Subscription”.

  5. You‘ll be redirected to the HBO Max website. Tap “Cancel Subscription”.

  6. Confirm cancellation and complete the optional survey if you wish.

  7. Finalize by tapping “Yes, Cancel Subscription”.

Once the cancellation is complete, you‘ll get a confirmation email from HBO Max, but retain access until your billing date passes. So the mobile cancellation process is very quick and easy!

Method #3: How to Cancel HBO Max Through Third-Party Providers

If you subscribed to HBO Max through another streaming platform like Amazon Prime Video or Hulu, you‘ll need to visit that platform to cancel your HBO Max subscription through them.

Here is how to cancel HBO Max for some popular platforms:

Roku

  1. On your Roku home screen, navigate to the HBO Max channel.
  2. Press the * button to access options.
  3. Select “Manage Subscription” followed by “Cancel Subscription”.

Amazon

  1. Visit Amazon.com and sign into your account.
  2. Under Prime Video > Your Video Channels, locate HBO Max.
  3. Click “Cancel Channel” to remove HBO Max from your Amazon account.

Hulu

  1. On Hulu, click your profile icon > Account > Manage Add-ons.
  2. Locate HBO Max and select the “remove” icon.
  3. Click “Review Changes” followed by “Submit” to complete.

So in a nutshell, you’ll need to visit the respective platform’s website or app to cancel HBO Max if that’s how you originally subscribed. The process is quick and straightforward in most cases.

FAQs about Cancelling HBO Max

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about cancelling HBO Max to help you out:

Can I reactivate HBO Max after cancelling?

Yes, you can easily resume your HBO Max subscription anytime after cancellation if you change your mind. Just visit HBOMax.com and re-subscribe. However, any special discounted pricing would not apply anymore.

What happens if my billing date has passed when I cancel HBO Max?

Even if your billing date passed, cancellation is immediate. You‘ll retain access only until the end of the current billing period. HBO Max will not charge you again unless you reactivate your subscription.

Is my cancellation confirmation immediate?

Yes, HBO Max will instantly confirm via email that your subscription will not renew at the next billing date. You‘ll have continued access until then.

Can I get a HBO Max refund after cancellation?

Unfortunately, HBO Max does not offer any refunds after you have cancelled the subscription. However, you‘ll retain access to the service until your current billing period ends after cancelling.

I hope this detailed guide covered everything you need to know about cancelling your HBO Max account. Let me know if you have any other questions!