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Cancel The Economist in New York

Step-by-step guide to cancel your The Economist subscription, backed by New York's Auto-Renewal Law and the FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule.

Your Rights in New York

New York's Auto-Renewal Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 527) gives you specific protections when canceling The Economist:

  • Clear disclosure before enrollment
  • Easy cancellation mechanism
  • Written confirmation of enrollment
  • 30-day advance notice of material changes

Penalties for The Economist: Violations subject to AG enforcement and consumer private action

How to Cancel The Economist

Method: Phone or website

  1. 1Go to economist.com → Account → Subscription
  2. 2Click 'Cancel'
  3. 3Or call customer service number on your account page
  4. 4Confirm cancellation

Tips for Canceling The Economist in New York

  • Print + digital bundle costs significantly more
  • Student discount available with verification
  • Auto-renews at full price after intro
  • Library access may be available

In New York: If The Economist makes cancellation harder than signup, they may be violating N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 527. Document everything and consider filing a complaint with the New York Attorney General.

Refund Policy

Prorated refund possible on annual plans.

Under N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 527, you may be entitled to a full refund if The Economist didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Watch Out For

  • · Print delivery fees in some regions

Federal Laws Protecting You

These federal laws apply to The Economist in every state, including New York:

  • 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
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