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Step-by-step guide to cancel Hearst Magazines in the UK, refund rights and alternatives. Trustpilot 1.9/5. Phone number and postal address included.
| fastest method (name it + why) | Phone - customers report that calling the helpline is the channel that leads to immediate confirmation when the online portal fails |
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| effective delay | Cancel request processed on request; to prevent automatic renewal cancel at least 28 days before the end of the subscription term |
| notice period | 28 days |
| cancellation fee (amount or 0) | Not published by Hearst Magazines |
| minimum commitment | Not published by Hearst Magazines |
| phone + hours | +44 (0)1858 438838 - hours Not published by Hearst Magazines |
| postal address for registered letter | Hearst Magazines, 72 Broadwick Street, W1F 9EP London, United Kingdom |
Hearst Magazines is the magazine publishing division of Hearst Communications, producing a broad range of lifestyle, fashion and general-interest titles. The group offers digital editions, print subscriptions and combined membership packages for selected titles.
Hearst supplies digital-only subscriptions through apps, combined digital and print subscriptions and membership plans for specific titles such as Country Living. Some UK subscriptions include promotional gifts. Digital access is provided via apps and direct online accounts.
| Legal name | Hearst Magazines Inc. |
|---|---|
| Parent | Hearst Communications |
| Founded | 1903 |
| CEO | Debi Chirichella |
| Headquarters | New York, United States |
| UK postal address | Hearst Magazines, 72 Broadwick Street, W1F 9EP London, United Kingdom |
| method | steps summary | estimated time | proof obtained | difficulty (Easy/Medium/Hard) |
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| Web (self-service portal) | Log in to your Hearst online account and use the subscription or account settings section to request cancellation | Not published by Hearst Magazines | On-screen confirmation or email where portal works | Medium |
| iOS (App Store subscription) | Cancel via App Store subscriptions if you purchased through Apple | Not published by Hearst Magazines | Apple subscription confirmation | Easy |
| Android (Google Play) | Cancel via Google Play subscriptions if purchase was via Play Store | Not published by Hearst Magazines | Google Play confirmation | Easy |
| Phone | Call +44 (0)1858 438838 and ask an agent to cancel renewal or subscription | 60 minutes (customers report calls can take an hour or longer) | Verbal confirmation; request written confirmation by email/post | Hard |
| Post (registered letter) | Send a signed cancellation request to the UK postal address | Processed on receipt; final confirmation times Not published by Hearst Magazines | Proof of postage and return receipt if requested | Medium |
| Bank / Direct Debit | Ask your bank to cancel a Direct Debit or block future payments | Not published by Hearst Magazines | Bank confirmation of Direct Debit cancellation | Easy |
Rule - If you move and the subscription cannot be delivered to your new UK address, request cancellation and provide the new address. Proof required - a utility bill, tenancy agreement or change of address confirmation. Applicable law - Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 where delivery of physical goods is affected.
Rule - If Hearst increases the subscription price before the end of a committed period and you do not accept the rise, you are entitled to end the contract and receive a refund of any pro rata overpayment for the remainder of the period. Proof required - a copy of the price change notification and your original order confirmation. Applicable law - Consumer Rights Act 2015 for unfair contract terms; escalation can reference CMA guidance on automatic renewals.
Rule - A subscription may be cancelled on the grounds of the subscriber's death. Proof required - death certificate and proof of executor or next of kin identity. Applicable law - no specific statutory section cited by Hearst; use standard contract law principles and provide documents to Hearst's customer service for processing.
Rule - If Hearst fails to supply the service with reasonable care and skill, you can end the contract and claim a refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Proof required - evidence of non-delivery, defective digital access, or failure to provide promised benefits and any correspondence with customer service. Applicable law - Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Rule - To prevent automatic renewal, cancel at least 28 days before the end of the subscription term. Proof required - cancellation confirmation from Hearst or proof of bank instruction. Applicable law - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 requires traders to provide an end of contract notice and to confirm the effective date; see Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
Rule - For most digital-only and combined digital plus print subscriptions bought online, you have a 14-day cooling-off right starting from order confirmation for digital-only, or from receipt of the first physical issue for Digital + Print. If cancelled within 14 days you are entitled to a refund. Proof required - order confirmation and cancellation request. Applicable law - Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
Retention offers - Research and customer reports indicate Hearst agents attempt to retain subscribers by offering new deals or promotions when you call. There is no public, standard retention offer list published. How to ask - Call +44 (0)1858 438838, explain why you want to leave, and explicitly request any retention offer or discount. If you receive an offer, request it in writing and confirm the new price and expiry date in an email or text.
Example plan and yearly cost - Country Living Magazine Membership: £3 per month equals 3 x 12 = £36 per year.
Cheapest competitor from available research - Bauer Media: £2.50 per month or £25 per year for some titles. Math - Bauer monthly: 2.50 x 12 = £30 per year; Bauer annual advertised £25.
Annual saving example - switching from Country Living membership at £3 per month (£36 per year) to Bauer at £2.50 per month (£30 per year) saves £6 per year. Choosing Bauer annual at £25 saves 36 - 25 = £11 per year.
Other example - Private Eye: £3 per month equals 3 x 12 = £36 per year; Private Eye annual at £30 yields a saving of 36 - 30 = £6 per year compared to monthly.
Cooling-off rights are governed by the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 which give you a 14-day right to cancel most online purchases with a refund. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 requires services to be provided with reasonable care and skill and prohibits unfair contract terms such as disproportionate cancellation penalties.
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 requires traders to provide an 'end of contract notice' acknowledging cancellation and stating the effective date. See the enacted text at Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
The Competition and Markets Authority treats hard-to-cancel subscriptions and unclear auto-renewal tactics as potential unfair practices. If Hearst auto-renews without clear notice you may have grounds to complain to Citizens Advice and the CMA for guidance.
First complain to Hearst using their customer channels and retain written proof. If unresolved, contact Citizens Advice for next steps, use Section 75 or a chargeback via your card issuer for qualifying card payments, and report to the CMA or appropriate ombudsman if necessary.
After cancellation confirm whether digital access continues until the end of the paid period or ends immediately. For print subscriptions check whether any issues already dispatched will still be delivered. If you cancelled within 14 days for Digital + Print and the first physical issue has not been dispatched, request a refund.
Ask Hearst to confirm whether your account will be deleted or retained. Request deletion of personal data under UK data protection rules if you want it removed; keep copies of any confirmation.
If you cancelled within the 14-day cooling-off period, Hearst states refunds will be processed within 14-28 days to the original payment method. For automatic renewals, Hearst offers a refund if notified within two days of the payment; after that they apply a cancel-on-expiry policy.
To restart a subscription contact Hearst via the website or customer service. Retaking a promotional price is not guaranteed and will depend on current offers.
Use this checklist to make cancellation clean and verifiable.
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Automatic monthly or yearly renewal. Billing is handled by the primary account or the signup platform.
Renewal runs automatically at the end of each billing period while the subscription stays active.
Cancel from account settings or the app store used at signup. Access usually continues until the paid period ends.
Refunds depend on billing date, country, and payment channel.
The family plan admin can add or remove members per the service’s household and age rules.
Plan changes and cancellations follow the provider’s terms and local law.
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