How to cancel AppleCare

You can cancel AppleCare through your Apple Account online, by phone with Apple Support, or in person at an Apple Store. The method that works fastest depends on whether you bought AppleCare with your device or added it later. Apple processes cancellations within a few business days, and you will receive a refund for any unused portion of your plan — calculated from the date Apple receives your cancellation request, not the date you submit it.

If you cancel within 30 days of purchase, Apple refunds the full amount. After 30 days, the refund is prorated based on how many months remain on your plan. You cannot cancel mid-month and receive a refund for the partial month you paid for — Apple refunds only for complete months you will not use.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel AppleCare online through your Apple Account, by calling Apple Support at 1-800-MY-APPLE, or at an Apple Store in person.
  • Full refunds are available within 30 days of purchase; after that, refunds are prorated by the month and do not include partial months already paid.
  • Cancellation takes effect a few business days after Apple receives your request, so your coverage continues until that date.
  • If you cancel AppleCare+, any unused monthly payments are refunded, but one-time repair fees you already paid are not returned.

Canceling through your Apple Account online

Sign into your Apple Account at appleid.apple.com, then go to the Devices section and select the device covered by AppleCare. Click Manage AppleCare Coverage and select Cancel Coverage. You will see the refund amount Apple will issue and the cancellation effective date. Confirm the cancellation, and Apple will send a confirmation email within a few minutes.

This method works for both AppleCare and AppleCare+ plans. If you bought AppleCare as part of your device purchase and financed it through Apple Card Monthly Installments, canceling the plan does not cancel the device payment plan — you still owe the remaining installments on the device itself.

Canceling by phone with Apple Support

Call Apple Support at 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753) and tell them you want to cancel AppleCare. Have your device serial number or IMEI ready — you can find this in Settings on your device or on the original box. The support representative will confirm your plan details, calculate your refund, and process the cancellation on the call.

Phone cancellation is useful if you have questions about your refund amount or if you are having trouble accessing your Apple Account. The representative can also tell you whether any claims or repairs are pending that might affect your cancellation.

Canceling in person at an Apple Store

Bring your device and a photo ID to your nearest Apple Store and ask to speak with someone about canceling AppleCare. They will look up your plan, show you the refund amount, and process the cancellation while you wait. You will receive a receipt showing the cancellation date and refund amount.

In-person cancellation is the fastest way to resolve the request if you have questions or if there are complications with your account. It also creates a paper record you can keep.

What happens to your coverage after cancellation

Your AppleCare coverage remains active until the cancellation effective date, which is usually a few business days after Apple receives your request. If your device breaks or malfunctions during this window, you can still file a claim under the plan. Once the effective date passes, AppleCare no longer covers repairs, accidental damage, or technical support.

If you have an open repair claim or a device in for service when you cancel, contact Apple Support before submitting your cancellation request. Canceling the plan does not automatically cancel a repair order, but it may affect whether Apple will cover the cost if the repair has not been completed yet.

Refund timing and where the money goes

Apple issues refunds to the original payment method within 5 to 10 business days after the cancellation effective date. If you paid with a credit card, the refund appears as a credit on your card statement. If you paid through Apple Card Monthly Installments, the refund reduces the remaining balance on your installment plan — you do not receive cash back.

If you bought AppleCare as part of a device purchase and financed the whole thing through Apple Card Monthly Installments, canceling AppleCare reduces only the AppleCare portion of your monthly payment. Your device payment continues unchanged.

Canceling AppleCare+ with monthly payments

AppleCare+ plans can be paid monthly or upfront. If you have a monthly plan, you can cancel at any time and stop future charges immediately. Apple refunds any unused monthly payments, but does not refund one-time repair fees you paid before cancellation — for example, if you paid a $99 screen repair fee in month two, that fee is not refunded when you cancel in month four.

Monthly AppleCare+ cancellations take effect on your next billing date. If you cancel on the 15th of the month but your billing date is the 20th, you will be charged one more time on the 20th, and then the plan stops. Contact Apple Support if you want the cancellation to take effect before your next billing date — they can sometimes process an immediate stop, though you may forfeit the refund for the partial month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel AppleCare if I have a pending repair?

You can submit a cancellation request, but Apple may delay processing it until the repair is complete. Contact Apple Support before canceling to find out whether your repair is covered under the current plan and whether canceling will affect the cost.

What if I cancel and then my device breaks the next day?

AppleCare does not cover damage that occurs after your cancellation effective date. If your device breaks after the plan ends, you will pay Apple's out-of-warranty repair price, which is typically higher than the AppleCare repair fee.

Do I lose my AppleCare if I sell my device?

AppleCare is tied to the device, not to you as the owner. If you sell your device, the new owner can transfer the plan to their Apple Account, or you can cancel it and receive a refund for the unused portion. You cannot transfer AppleCare to a different device you own.

Can I cancel part of my AppleCare coverage?

No. AppleCare is an all-or-nothing plan — you either have it or you do not. You cannot keep accidental damage coverage and drop technical support, or vice versa.

What if I cancel and then want to buy AppleCare again later?

You can buy AppleCare again at any time, but only within a limited window after you buy or receive your device — usually 60 days. If you cancel and then change your mind after that window closes, you cannot add AppleCare back.