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Cancel SiriusXM in California

Step-by-step guide to cancel your SiriusXM subscription, backed by California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL) and the FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule.

Your Rights in California

California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL) (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17600) gives you specific protections when canceling SiriusXM:

  • Clear disclosure of auto-renewal terms before purchase
  • Affirmative consent required
  • Easy online cancellation required
  • Full refund if terms not properly disclosed

Penalties for SiriusXM: Consumers can recover actual damages plus $1,000 in statutory damages per violation

How to Cancel SiriusXM

Method: Phone only

  1. 1Call 1-866-635-2349
  2. 2Navigate automated menu to 'Cancel'
  3. 3Speak with retention agent (they WILL offer discounts)
  4. 4Firmly confirm you want to cancel
  5. 5Request cancellation confirmation number

Tips for Canceling SiriusXM in California

  • SiriusXM is notorious — calls can take 30+ minutes
  • They will offer 50-75% discounts to keep you
  • Say 'I want to cancel' firmly and repeatedly
  • Record the call in one-party consent states
  • If they keep charging, file FTC complaint + credit card chargeback

In California: If SiriusXM makes cancellation harder than signup, they may be violating Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17600. Document everything and consider filing a complaint with the California Attorney General.

Refund Policy

Prorated refund for remaining subscription period.

Under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17600, you may be entitled to a full refund if SiriusXM didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Watch Out For

  • · Music royalty fee
  • · Activated radio in new car may auto-enroll you

Federal Laws Protecting You

These federal laws apply to SiriusXM in every state, including California:

  • FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) — cancellation must be as easy as signup
  • ROSCA (15 USC § 8403) — requires clear disclosure and affirmative consent for online subscriptions
  • Fair Credit Billing Act (15 USC § 1666) — dispute unauthorized charges on credit cards
  • EFTA (15 USC § 1693) — protections against unauthorized debit charges

Legal Strategy for SiriusXM in California

SiriusXM is rated nightmare to cancel. But in California, you have strong legal leverage:

  1. 1. Follow the cancellation steps above and document everything (screenshots, dates, names).
  2. 2. If SiriusXM refuses or delays, cite Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17600 (Automatic Renewal Law (ARL)) in a written demand.
  3. 3. File a complaint with the California Attorney General's office.
  4. 4. Dispute charges with your credit card company under the Fair Credit Billing Act.

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