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Subject : Cancellation of Discovery agreement
Dear Sir or Madam,
This letter constitutes formal notice that I wish to terminate the agreement relating to the Discovery service.
This notice expresses a firm, clear, and unequivocal intention to cancel the agreement, effective at the earliest permissible date or in accordance with any applicable contractual notice period.
Please take all appropriate measures to:
– cease any billing from the effective cancellation date;
– confirm in writing that this request has been processed;
– and, where applicable, provide a final statement or confirmation of balance.
This cancellation is sent by certified electronic mail. Sending, timestamping, and content integrity are recorded, producing reliable electronic evidence. You therefore have everything needed to process this cancellation in line with rules on written notice and contractual freedom.
Under applicable personal data protection rules, I also request that you:
– delete any data not required for legal or accounting obligations;
– close any associated personal account;
– and confirm effective erasure where privacy rules apply.I retain a full copy of this notice along with proof of mailing.
Sincerely,
This letter constitutes formal notice that I wish to terminate the agreement relating to the Discovery service.
This notice expresses a firm, clear, and unequivocal intention to cancel the agreement, effective at the earliest permissible date or in accordance with any applicable contractual notice period.
Please take all appropriate measures to:
– cease any billing from the effective cancellation date;
– confirm in writing that this request has been processed;
– and, where applicable, provide a final statement or confirmation of balance.
This cancellation is sent by certified electronic mail. Sending, timestamping, and content integrity are recorded, producing reliable electronic evidence. You therefore have everything needed to process this cancellation in line with rules on written notice and contractual freedom.
Under applicable personal data protection rules, I also request that you:
– delete any data not required for legal or accounting obligations;
– close any associated personal account;
– and confirm effective erasure where privacy rules apply.I retain a full copy of this notice along with proof of mailing.
Sincerely,
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How to cancel Discovery (discovery+) in the UK in 2026 - step-by-step, refund rights and alternatives. Current Trustpilot rating 1.2/5.
https://www.discoveryplus.com
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Cancellation at a glance
| Fastest method (name it + why) | Web - Sign in at discoveryplus.com/subscription and cancel online; immediate confirmation email and streaming continues until end of billing period |
| Effective delay | Access continues until the end of your current billing period |
| Notice period | Cancel before your next billing date - no minimum advance days required |
| Cancellation fee | 0 GBP except possible non-refundable TNT Sports charge if cancelled less than 48 hours before billing date |
| Minimum commitment | No minimum commitment; subscription auto-renews monthly or annually until cancelled |
| Phone + hours | Not published by Discovery |
| Postal address for registered letter | Discovery, Crown Way, CF14 3UZ Cardiff, United Kingdom |
What is Discovery
Overview
Discovery operates discovery+, a streaming service that offers factual, lifestyle and pay-TV channel content in the United Kingdom. discovery+ combines live TV, on-demand box sets and originals across multiple pricing tiers.
Where it sits in the market
Discovery is the streaming arm of Warner Bros. Discovery and targets audiences who want factual and lifestyle programming plus optional sports content via TNT Sports bundles.
Company facts
| Legal name | Discovery, Inc. |
| Parent | Warner Bros. Discovery |
| Headquarters | New York City, United States |
| CEO | David Zaslav |
| Founded | 1982 |
How to cancel Discovery
| Method | Steps summary | Estimated time | Proof obtained | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web (billed by Dplay Entertainment Limited) | Sign in at discoveryplus.com/subscription, choose Cancel Your Subscription and confirm | 5-10 minutes | Email confirmation from discovery+ | Easy |
| Apple (iOS) | Open Settings - Your name - Subscriptions - discovery+ - Cancel Subscription | 3-7 minutes | Email from Apple or subscription screen change | Easy |
| Google Play (Android) | Play Store - Profile - Payments & subscriptions - Subscriptions - discovery+ - Cancel | 3-7 minutes | Email from Google Play or subscription status change | Easy |
| Amazon Appstore | Amazon account - Manage Your Content and Devices - Appstore Subscriptions - discovery+ - Turn off auto-renewal | 5-10 minutes | Email confirmation from Amazon | Medium |
| Phone | Not published - contact via help pages or request callback if available | Not published by Discovery | Not published by Discovery | Hard |
| Post or registered letter | Send a signed cancellation request to the postal address | Depends on postal delivery and processing | Proof of posting / signed receipt | Medium |
Web - cancel at discoveryplus.com
- Visit https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb/en.
- Sign in with the account used to subscribe.
- Go to Account or Subscriptions and choose "Cancel Your Subscription".
- Confirm cancellation when prompted. You will receive an email confirmation and retain access until the end of the billing period.
iOS - cancel via Apple
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your name, then Subscriptions.
- Select discovery+ and tap Cancel Subscription.
- Ensure you are signed in with the Apple ID used to subscribe. You will receive an email confirmation from Apple.
Android - cancel via Google Play
- Open the Play Store app and tap your profile icon.
- Tap Payments & subscriptions then Subscriptions.
- Select discovery+ and tap Cancel subscription.
- Confirm cancellation. An email from Google Play confirms the action. You can stream until subscription expiry.
Amazon - cancel via Amazon Appstore
- Sign in at your Amazon account page for app subscriptions: Amazon appstore subscriptions info (follow Amazon instructions).
- Find discovery+ under Appstore Subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal.
- Confirm and keep the Amazon confirmation email.
Post - cancel by registered letter
- Write a clear cancellation statement with your account email and username.
- Send it by registered post to: Discovery, Crown Way, CF14 3UZ Cardiff, United Kingdom.
- Keep the postal proof of posting. Processing times vary with postal delivery.
Cancel by reason
Moving / Moving
If you move within the United Kingdom there is no automatic right to cancel unless the move prevents delivery of the service. If you cannot access discovery+ from your new location because of regional restrictions, provide proof of address change such as a utility bill and a clear statement to Discovery. Applicable law: Consumer Rights Act 2015 for service performance.
Price increase
If Discovery increases the subscription price you should receive notice. You may cancel if you do not accept the new price. Provide the price change notice and a cancellation statement. Applicable law: Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 and The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 regarding renewal information.
Death of subscriber
To cancel after the death of a subscriber provide a copy of the death certificate and proof of authority (executor letter) and send a signed cancellation request to the postal address or customer support channel used by Discovery. Applicable law: Consumer Rights Act 2015 for cessation of services on contract termination.
Legitimate ground
Discovery accepts standard legitimate grounds such as inability to access the service or repeated technical failure. Provide screenshots, error messages, or correspondence showing the issue. Applicable law: Consumer Rights Act 2015 (services must be performed with reasonable care and skill).
End of commitment
If you subscribed on a fixed-term annual plan the subscription ends at the end of the committed term. If the contract auto-renews you have a renewal cooling-off right on the renewal day and must be notified by the trader. To stop renewal cancel before the renewal date via your account or the platform where you were billed.
Cooling-off (change of mind)
The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 provide a 14-day cooling-off period for online contracts with a refund. For digital content the right is lost once you start streaming or explicitly request immediate access. If you started streaming and did not request immediate access, you may still be entitled to a refund under the Regulations. Applicable law: Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013; digital content exception applies.
Negotiate or save
Before you cancel - negotiate
Research does not show consistent, publicly reported retention offers from Discovery. If you want to negotiate ask support for a retention offer via the web account support flow or by sending a cancellation request and requesting a retention proposal. Keep all written responses. Use the account email to request a specific offer and a price or free trial length in writing.
What cancelling saves - yearly calculations
Use the published prices to compute yearly cost.
- Entertainment monthly at £3.99: £3.99 x 12 = £47.88 per year.
- Entertainment annual at £39.99: £39.99 per year. Monthly to annual saving: £47.88 - £39.99 = £7.89 per year.
- TNT Sports monthly at £30.99: £30.99 x 12 = £371.88 per year.
- TNT Sports + Entertainment monthly at £33.99: £33.99 x 12 = £407.88 per year.
- Free plan: £0 per year.
Cheapest real alternative from competitors in this guide: BBC iPlayer at £0 per year, saving compared to Entertainment monthly: £47.88 per year. Showed math: £3.99 x 12 = £47.88; BBC iPlayer = £0, annual saving = £47.88.
Legal protections and escalation
Primary laws
Key United Kingdom laws: Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 addresses auto-renewal and renewal cooling-off transparency. These laws protect your right to a refund during the cooling-off period and require services to be provided with reasonable care and skill.
Cooling-off and digital content
The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 give you a 14-day cooling-off right for online contracts with a refund. The right to a refund is lost once you access digital content after requesting immediate access or start streaming without the trader warning you that you will lose the right. Reference law: Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
Unfair renewal and escalation
The Competition and Markets Authority treats hard-to-cancel subscriptions or unclear auto-renewal terms as potential unfair practices. For escalation start by contacting Discovery support. If unresolved, contact Citizens Advice at Citizens Advice. For payment disputes use Section 75 or chargeback via your card issuer when applicable.
How to escalate
1. Complain to Discovery in writing and keep copies. 2. If no resolution, seek help from Citizens Advice. 3. Consider chargeback or Section 75 for qualifying card payments. 4. Use small claims court as a last resort. Keep dates, emails and proof of attempts to cancel.
What to do after cancelling Discovery
Access and billing
After cancellation you retain access until the end of your current billing period. You will not be charged beyond the end of that period if cancellation succeeded. For TNT Sports specifically, cancelling less than 48 hours before your monthly bill may trigger a non-refundable charge for that billing period while access continues.
Data and account
Decide whether to delete the app or keep your account. Deleting the discovery+ app does not cancel your subscription. If you want data removed contact support and request account deletion in writing; keep confirmation. If you want to restart, sign in and re-subscribe on the chosen platform.
Final checks
Verify the cancellation confirmation email, check your bank or card statement for further charges, and keep records of the cancellation confirmation for at least 6 months. If an unexpected charge appears, use the proof of cancellation when disputing the charge with the provider or your card issuer.
Next steps and practical checklist
Immediate actions
Follow this checklist immediately after requesting cancellation.
- Save the cancellation confirmation email or screenshot.
- Note the date your access ends and the billing date to ensure no further charges.
- Check which company billed you (Dplay Entertainment Limited, Apple, Google Play, Amazon) and cancel on that platform if needed.
If you need a refund or dispute
Follow these steps if you want a refund or must escalate.
- If you requested immediate access within the 14-day cooling-off period you may lose the right to a refund; check the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
- For disputed charges keep emails and request a refund in writing to Discovery or the billing platform.
- If no response, contact Citizens Advice and consider Section 75 or chargeback with your card issuer.
Plans
Entertainment
£3.99
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Live streams and catch-up from pay-TV channels, on-demand box sets and exclusive discovery+ originals. Ads in on-demand content.
Live streams and catch-up from pay-TV channels
on-demand box sets and exclusive discovery+ originals. Ads in on-demand content.
TNT Sports
£30.99
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UEFA European Club and FA Cup football, Premier League games, live rugby, tennis, cricket and more.
UEFA European Club and FA Cup football
Premier League games
live rugby
tennis
TNT Sports + Entertainment
£33.99
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All TNT Sports content plus all Entertainment content.
All TNT Sports content plus all Entertainment content.
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Pros & cons
Pros
Multiple tiers including a free plan and a low-cost Entertainment plan at £3.99 per month.
Live TV and 30-day catch-up for several factual and lifestyle channels.
Optional TNT Sports sports content available in higher tiers.
Cons
Trustpilot rating 1.2/5 with 1,094 reviews indicating issues with refunds and cancellations.
Customers report difficulty obtaining refunds and completing cancellations through support.
TNT Sports cancellations can incur a non-refundable charge if done within 48 hours of billing.
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Countries where Discovery is available
Discovery is available in many countries. Here are several frequently cited markets:
United Kingdom
Subscription & cancellation
What you should know about Discovery subscription and cancellation terms:
Subscription type
Automatic monthly or yearly renewal. Billing is handled by the primary account or the signup platform.
Renewal
Renewal runs automatically at the end of each billing period while the subscription stays active.
Cancellation
Cancel from account settings or the app store used at signup. Access usually continues until the paid period ends.
Refunds
Refunds depend on billing date, country, and payment channel.
Family plan
The family plan admin can add or remove members per the service’s household and age rules.
Commitment
Plan changes and cancellations follow the provider’s terms and local law.
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