You can cancel AppleCare or AppleCare+ through your Apple Account settings, by phone, or in person at an Apple Store

AppleCare is a protection plan that covers hardware repairs and technical support. AppleCare+ includes accidental damage coverage. Both are month-to-month or annual subscriptions that you can stop at any time — there is no penalty for canceling early, though you lose coverage immediately once the cancellation takes effect.

The fastest way to cancel is through your Apple Account online. If you bought AppleCare through your carrier (like Verizon or AT&T), you will need to cancel through them instead. This guide covers the main paths: canceling through Apple directly, canceling through your carrier, and what to expect after you cancel.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel AppleCare through Settings on your device, through your Apple Account online, or by calling Apple Support at 1-800-MY-APPLE.
  • If you bought AppleCare through your phone carrier, you must cancel through that carrier's website or customer service, not through Apple.
  • Cancellation takes effect immediately, and you will not receive a refund for the current billing period unless you cancel within 30 days of purchase.
  • After you cancel, your device is no longer covered by AppleCare, so save your confirmation email in case you need proof of the cancellation date.

Cancel AppleCare through your Apple Account online

This is the most straightforward method if you bought AppleCare directly from Apple. Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Click Subscriptions in the left menu, then find AppleCare in the list and click it.

You will see the plan details and your next billing date. Click Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the page. Apple will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to keep the plan — you can decline and proceed with cancellation. Once you confirm, you will see a cancellation confirmation page. Save or screenshot this page or the confirmation email Apple sends you, because it shows the exact date your coverage ends.

Cancel AppleCare through Settings on your device

On an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can cancel directly from the device. On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name at the top, then tap Subscriptions. Find AppleCare in the list and tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.

On a Mac, open System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions), click your name in the sidebar, then click Subscriptions. Find AppleCare, click it, and click Cancel Subscription. The process is the same — you will get a confirmation that shows when your coverage ends.

Cancel AppleCare purchased through your phone carrier

If you bought AppleCare through Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or another carrier, you cannot cancel it through Apple. You must contact your carrier directly. Call their customer service number (usually on your bill or the back of your SIM card), or log into your carrier account online and look for a section labeled Devices, Device Protection, or Add-ons.

Each carrier's website is different, but the cancellation process is usually similar: find the AppleCare line item, select it, and choose to remove or cancel. Some carriers allow you to cancel online; others require a phone call. Ask the representative for a confirmation number and the date your coverage ends, and request that they email you a confirmation.

Cancel AppleCare by calling Apple Support

If you prefer to cancel over the phone or run into trouble canceling online, call Apple Support at 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753). Have your Apple ID and device serial number ready. The representative will confirm your subscription details, ask why you are canceling (this is optional to answer), and process the cancellation for you.

Ask the representative for a confirmation number and the exact date your coverage ends. Request that they send a confirmation email to the address on your Apple Account. This call usually takes 5 to 10 minutes.

What happens after you cancel

Your AppleCare coverage ends immediately on the date shown in your cancellation confirmation. If you had an active repair or support case, contact Apple Support right away to let them know you are canceling, because some repairs may not be completed under the plan once it is terminated.

You will not receive a refund unless you canceled within 30 days of your original purchase date. After 30 days, Apple does not refund the subscription cost. If you believe you are owed a refund, call Apple Support and explain your situation — they have some discretion to issue refunds in specific cases, but this is not may provide.

Keep your cancellation confirmation email. If you ever need to prove when your AppleCare ended (for example, if a repair shop questions your coverage), this email is your proof.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get money back if I cancel AppleCare?

You will receive a refund only if you cancel within 30 days of purchase. After 30 days, the subscription cost is not refundable. If you paid for an annual plan and cancel after the 30-day window, you lose the remaining balance.

Can I cancel AppleCare if I have a pending repair?

You can cancel at any time, but if you have an active repair or support case, canceling may affect it. Contact Apple Support before you cancel to ask whether your current repair will be completed under the plan. In most cases, repairs already in progress are covered even if you cancel.

What if I cancel and then want AppleCare back?

You can purchase AppleCare again at any time through your Apple Account, in an Apple Store, or through your carrier. However, you cannot re-purchase it for a device that is no longer covered if significant time has passed or if the device has damage. Apple may ask you to have the device inspected before allowing you to re-enroll.

How do I know if my AppleCare is through Apple or my carrier?

Check your bill. If AppleCare appears on your Apple Account bill or in your Apple ID subscriptions, you bought it from Apple. If it appears on your phone bill or carrier statement, you bought it through your carrier. You can also log into your Apple Account and check Subscriptions — if AppleCare is not listed there, it is through your carrier.

Can I cancel just part of my AppleCare plan?

No. AppleCare is an all-or-nothing subscription. You either have the full plan or you do not. You cannot downgrade to a lower tier or remove specific coverage options.