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How to cancel NordVPN — and get a refund

Stop NordVPN’s auto-renewal subscriptions for good.
By Darragh Murphy  on 
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NordVPN is arguably the most popular VPN service. It boasts excellent speeds, a multitude of advanced security features, and incredible unblocking power to bypass geo-restricted content. It even takes our top spot in our list of best VPNs, but all these perks don’t come cheap. 

If you’re after a more affordable way to stay protected online, thinking of giving another VPN service a whirl, or NordVPN just isn’t your cup of tea, it’s time to cancel your NordVPN subscription and stop being charged automatically. Better yet, you may be able to get a refund, too.


How to cancel NordVPN (and get a refund)

Canceling a NordVPN subscription is straightforward, as it only requires heading into your Nord Account and canceling its automatic renewal system. The same method can be applied to Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. 


Follow these steps to cancel NordVPN:

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  1. Log in to your Nord Account using your email and password.

  2. Select the “Billing” or “Billing information” section.

  3. In the “Subscriptions” tab, click on “Manage” in the “Auto-renewal” section. 

  4. Select “Cancel auto-renewal.” 

NordVPN also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you cancel your subscription within the 30-day period, you’ll be eligible for a refund. Follow these steps to request a refund:

  1. Once you’ve canceled your subscription, create an email to [email protected]

  2. Write “Request for refund” in the subject field. 

  3. Provide your username or email address associated with your Nord Account, along with your date of purchase, amount paid, and reason for the request. 

NordVPN states you should receive the refund within 10 days. 

How to cancel NordVPN on iPhone

If you’ve purchased a NordVPN subscription on iOS through the App Store, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.

  2. Tap on the profile icon.

  3. Select “Subscriptions.”

  4. Tap “NordVPN.”

  5. Choose “Cancel subscription.”

How to cancel NordVPN on Android

For Android users that subscribed to NordVPN via the Google Play Store, follow the steps below:

  1. Go to the Play Store app on your Android. 

  2. Tap on the profile icon. 

  3. Select “Payments and subscriptions.”

  4. Choose “Subscriptions.”

  5. Tap “NordVPN.”

  6. Tap “Cancel subscription.”

There you have it; you’re now free from NordVPN and its auto-renewal system.

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Darragh Murphy
VPN and tech reporter

Darragh Murphy is fascinated by all things bizarre, which usually leads to assorted coverage varying from washing machines designed for earbuds to the mischievous world of online security. Whether it's connecting Scar from The Lion King to two-factor authentication or turning his love for laptops into a fabricated rap battle from 8 Mile, he believes there’s always a quirky spin to be made.

When he's not checking out the latest devices and all things VPNs, he can be found swimming laps, watching terrible shark movies, and trying to find time to game.


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