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85 Broad Street
10004 New York USA
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Subject : Cancellation of Meetup agreement
Dear Sir or Madam,
This letter constitutes formal notice that I wish to terminate the agreement relating to the Meetup 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 Meetup 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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Step-by-step UK guide to cancel Meetup subscriptions, refunds and rights. Includes Trustpilot rating 1.7/5 and official links.
https://meetup.com
New York, USA
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Cancellation at a glance
| fastest method (name it + why) | Web account cancellation - immediate access to the subscription settings and on-screen confirmation. |
|---|---|
| effective delay | Benefits continue until the end of the current billing cycle; cancellation prevents future renewals. A 15-day grace period applies if payment fails or subscription is cancelled. |
| notice period | 0 days - cancel anytime before the next renewal; subscription remains active until billing period ends. |
| cancellation fee | £0 |
| minimum commitment | Not published by Meetup |
| phone + hours | Not provided by Meetup - no phone cancellation available. |
| postal address for registered letter | Meetup, 85 Broad Street, 10004 New York, USA |
What is Meetup
Core service
Meetup is an online platform for organising and joining local and online events based on shared interests. Meetups host community groups, paid events and free events across categories such as professional networking, hobbies and social activities.
Who runs it
Meetup, Inc. is headquartered in New York and owned by Bending Spoons S.p.A. The company employs about 545 people and reports annual revenue converted to £23,700,000 from $30,000,000.
Key facts
| Headquarters | New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| CEO | David Siegel |
| Employees | ~545 |
| Annual revenue | £23,700,000 |
How to cancel Meetup
| method | steps summary | estimated time | proof obtained | difficulty (Easy/Medium/Hard) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web | Log in > profile icon > Settings > Meetup+ Subscription or Organizer Subscription > Cancel | 5-10 minutes | On-screen confirmation and possible email | Easy |
| iOS app | Open Meetup app > profile > Account Settings > Meetup+ or Organizer subscription > Manage or Cancel (may redirect to App Store) | 5-15 minutes | App confirmation or App Store receipt | Medium |
| Android app | Open Meetup app > profile > Account Settings > Meetup+ or Organizer subscription > Manage or Cancel (may redirect to Google Play) | 5-15 minutes | App confirmation or Google Play receipt | Medium |
| Phone | Meetup does not provide phone cancellation instructions; no official phone cancellation route | Not applicable | Not applicable | Hard |
| Meetup support contact via Help Center ticket; include account details and cancellation request | Varies - allow 2-14 days for response | Support reply email | Medium | |
| Post | Send registered letter to Meetup's US address to request cancellation | Allow postal transit and processing time - 7-21 days | Return receipt or confirmation email if processed | Hard |
Web - step-by-step
- Go to your account at https://meetup.com/.
- Click your profile icon in the top-right corner and choose Settings.
- Open Meetup+ Subscription or Organizer Subscription page.
- Click Cancel subscription and follow the prompts. Cancellation stops future renewals but access remains until the end of the billing period.
- Save any on-screen confirmation or email.
iOS - step-by-step
- Open Meetup app and tap your profile icon.
- Tap Account Settings then Meetup+ subscription or Organizer subscription.
- Select Manage your subscription. If charged through Apple, you may be redirected to the App Store to cancel.
- Confirm cancellation in the App Store and keep the confirmation email/receipt from Apple.
Android - step-by-step
- Open Meetup app and tap your profile icon.
- Tap Account Settings then Meetup+ subscription or Organizer subscription.
- Select Manage your subscription. If charged through Google Play, you may be redirected to Google Play to cancel.
- Confirm cancellation in Google Play and keep the Google Play receipt.
Phone
- Meetup does not list a phone method for subscription cancellation in its Help Center. Use the web or app routes or submit a Help Center request.
Email and Post
- Submit a Help Center request via Meetup Help Center articles for subscription management and refunds.
- To use post, send a registered letter to Meetup, 85 Broad Street, 10004 New York, USA and request cancellation; include account email and group name. Meetup does not guarantee processing time for postal cancellations.
Official cancellation instructions are on Meetup's help article Canceling a recurring subscription.
Cancel by reason
Moving / relocation
Rule: Meetup does not publish a special relocation cancellation policy. If you can no longer use a paid Organizer subscription because you have permanently relocated, you should cancel via your account and request a refund only if within the refund windows below. Required documents: proof of move if you want to support a dispute, such as a tenancy agreement or utility bill. Applicable law: Consumer Rights Act 2015 for services that must be performed with reasonable care and skill.
Price increase
Rule: Meetup's published help pages do not specify an automatic right to cancel for price increases. Check your subscription messages for renewal notices. Required documents: screenshot of old price and new price notifications. Applicable law: The CMA treats unclear auto-renewal terms or hard-to-cancel subscriptions as potential unfair practices; rely on CMA guidance when contesting unilateral contract changes.
Death of subscriber
Rule: Meetup does not publish a dedicated bereavement cancellation process. Recommended action: have an executor or family member open a Help Center ticket and attach a copy of a death certificate and proof of relationship or authority. Required documents: death certificate, proof of account ownership. Applicable law: Consumer Rights Act 2015 applies to service performance and fairness.
Legitimate ground accepted by Meetup (refund windows)
Rule: Meetup's refund policy states refund windows: weekly and monthly plans - request within 20 days from plan period start; yearly plans - request within 60 days from plan period start. Only the most recent initial subscription or renewal fee is eligible for refund. Exceptions: App Store purchases are handled by Apple. Required documents: payment receipt, subscription start date, and request within the applicable window. See Meetup subscription refund policy.
End of commitment / cooling-off
Rule: For contracts concluded online, the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 provide a 14-day cooling-off right for most online contracts with refund, unless digital content was downloaded or streaming started with express consent. Required documents: cancellation request within 14 days and proof of request date. Applicable law: Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
Negotiate or save
Before you cancel: negotiate
Retention offers: research did not find any consistent public retention offers from Meetup. To request a retention offer, open a Help Center ticket describing why you want to cancel and ask if there is a discount or plan change available. Use the Help Center article for managing recurring subscriptions: Managing a recurring subscription. Include your account email, group name and upcoming renewal date.
What cancelling saves you - math
Compute yearly costs for Meetup Organizer plans using listed US prices converted to GBP at 0.79 conversion.
Standard Organizer monthly starting price: $29.99 -> £23.69 per month. Yearly cost if billed monthly: 12 x £23.69 = £284.28 per year.
Standard Organizer annual listed price: $174.99 -> £138.24 per year.
PRO Organizer starting price: $55 / group / month -> £43.45 per month -> 12 x £43.45 = £521.40 per year.
If you cancel a Standard Organizer monthly subscription you avoid paying approximately £284.28 per year. If you cancel a PRO Organizer one-group monthly subscription you avoid approximately £521.40 per year.
Cheapest competitor from the research: KCC Networking at £49 per month. KCC yearly cost: 12 x £49 = £588 per year. If you cancel a Standard Organizer monthly Meetup plan (£284.28/year), switching to KCC at £588/year would increase cost, not save money. The cheapest free alternative is Meetup Basic Member which is Free.
Legal protections and escalation
Key UK consumer laws
Consumer Rights Act 2015: services must be performed with reasonable care and skill and unfair contract terms are not binding.
Cooling-off and refunds
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: 14-day cooling-off period for most online contracts with a refund, except where digital content was downloaded or streaming started with express consent. See the refund windows in Meetup's policy: monthly/weekly 20 days, yearly 60 days.
Auto-renewal and dispute routes
The Competition and Markets Authority views hard-to-cancel subscriptions and unclear auto-renewal as potential unfair practices. If Meetup refuses a valid refund or keeps charging after cancellation, first complain to Meetup via the Help Center. If that fails, contact Citizens Advice, ask your card issuer for a chargeback or Section 75 claim where applicable, and escalate to the correct ombudsman if the dispute falls under a regulated sector. Always keep dates, receipts and screenshots for escalation.
What to do after cancelling Meetup
Check final billing
Confirm the cancellation confirmation message and check for any final charge on your bank or card statement. If you paid on Apple or Google, check the App Store or Google Play receipt for the last charge.
Access and groups
If you cancel an Organizer subscription, your group may lose Organizer features when the subscription period ends. See What happens to my groups if my Organizer subscription expires for details.
Data and re-activation
Your Meetup account remains available unless you delete it. To delete your account, use account settings. If you re-subscribe, any paid features reactivate under the new subscription. For refunds after cancellation, consult Meetup's refund policy and submit a Help Center request within the published windows.
Next steps and practical checklist
Use this checklist after cancelling to make sure everything is finalised.
- Save cancellation confirmation screenshot or email immediately.
- Check your bank or card for the last billed date and amount.
- If charged after cancellation, open a Help Center ticket and keep screenshots of charges.
- Request a refund within 20 days for monthly plans or 60 days for yearly plans if eligible.
- If you used Apple or Google to pay, request refunds through Apple Support or Google Play; Meetup cannot process those refunds.
- If you still get charged, contact your card issuer for chargeback or Section 75 if eligible.
Plans
Meetup+ Member
Not published by Meetup
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Exemption from service fees on paid events, unrestricted direct messaging, priority on waitlists, access to attendee and group member lists and ad-free experience
Exemption from service fees on paid events
unrestricted direct messaging
priority on waitlists
access to attendee and group member lists and ad-free experience
Starter Organizer
Not published by Meetup
/ mois
1 group with unlimited members, limited events per month, in-app communications
1 group with unlimited members
limited events per month
in-app communications
Standard Organizer
from £23.69
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Up to 3 groups, unlimited events and attendees, ticket fees and group dues, co-organizers
Up to 3 groups
unlimited events and attendees
ticket fees and group dues
co-organizers
PRO Organizer
from £43.45 per group
/ mois
Unlimited groups (pay per group), advanced analytics, group promotion and Pro dashboard
Unlimited groups (pay per group)
advanced analytics
group promotion and Pro dashboard
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Pros & cons
Pros
Free basic membership to join events and groups at no cost
Large global network of groups across many interests and professions
Organizer tools for paid events, co-organizers and group management
Cons
Trustpilot rating 1.7/5 reflecting dissatisfaction with subscription changes and billing
Users report difficulty with unexpected charges and refunds handled within limited windows
Organizer pricing increased in 2024 and exact local prices may vary
Competitors & alternatives
Below are common alternatives people compare for this type of subscription.
The Business Circles
£99
/ mois
Structured weekly networking for UK founders with tiers and matchmaking.
Circle Networks
£60
/ mois
Relationship-first approach to business growth, focusing on connections rather than pitches.
KCC Networking
£49
/ mois
Provides a mix of in-person, online and co-working events for business networking.
Countries where Meetup is available
Meetup is available in many countries. Here are several frequently cited markets:
United KingdomUnited StatesWorldwide
Subscription & cancellation
What you should know about Meetup 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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