How to cancel your Acorn TV subscription
To cancel your Acorn TV subscription, sign in to your Acorn TV account on the website or open the app on your device, locate your active membership or channel add-on, and choose Cancel subscription or Cancel trial. Confirm the cancellation and save any confirmation details. You will continue to have access through the end of your current billing period. This guide explains each step, compares cancellation paths across platforms, and answers common questions about refunds, account access, and timing.
What you should know before you cancel
Acorn TV offers a subscription that includes ad-free access to its originals plus a curated selection of British and international series and films. In the US, it is also sold as a premium channel inside the Prime Video app or as an add-on through Apple TV, Roku, and other app stores. Some plans include a free trial. Understanding how your subscription was purchased (direct, Prime add-on, or Apple/Roku) determines where you cancel, so first identify the purchase source and your renewal date.
How to cancel Acorn TV on different platforms
Cancel on the Acorn TV website or app
Start at acorn.tv and sign in. Go to your Account or Membership section, select the subscription you want to cancel, and follow the prompts to cancel. You will usually be asked to choose a cancellation reason and to confirm. After confirming, save the on-screen confirmation or email receipt.
Cancel an Acorn TV add-on inside Prime Video (US)
If you added Acorn TV through Amazon Prime Video:
- Sign in to Amazon.com and go to Your Memberships and Subscriptions.
- Find Acorn TV and select Manage.
- Choose End Membership or Cancel and confirm.
Note that Amazon manages the renewal; cancellation stops future charges but does not automatically remove the channel from your Prime Video library if it was added separately.
Cancel on Apple TV, Roku, or app stores
For subscriptions purchased through Apple App Store, Google Play, or Roku:
- Open the respective store app or website (Apple ID account, Google Account, or Roku account).
- Find your Acorn TV subscription under subscriptions or channels.
- Select Cancel Subscription and confirm.
Because these platforms control the payment, you must cancel on the platform to stop recurring charges, even if you also have an Acorn account.
When the cancellation takes effect and access ends
Most Acorn TV subscriptions renew monthly or annually depending on the plan. After you cancel, you retain full access until the end of the current billing period, and the status changes to expired at renewal. The effective date and remaining access are shown in your membership details. If you were on a free trial, cancelling before it ends prevents any charge; after a trial ends, cancelling stops future billing but may allow limited continued use depending on plan terms.
Billing period and access timeline
| Item | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Access after cancellation | Available through the end of the current paid period | Platform standard terms |
| Next charge after cancel | None; renewal is stopped | Platform standard terms |
| Free trial cancellation window | Before the trial end to avoid charges; timing varies by offer | Offer terms |
| Refund for current period | Typically not provided for completed periods; varies by platform and promo | Platform policies |
Refunds, trials, and common questions
Acorn TV rarely provides refunds for the current billing period after cancellation; most refunds are issued by the platform that sold the subscription (Amazon, Apple, Roku). Free trials can require cancellation within a specific window to avoid charges. If you do not see a cancel option, you likely need to cancel on the store where you subscribed. Keep your confirmation number and check recurring payment settings on the relevant platform to ensure future charges do not resume.
Check your renewal status and manage payment methods
Even after you cancel on Acorn’s side, verify and manage payment methods on the store or membership account that originally charged you. Locate the subscription in your account, confirm status changes, and remove or update saved payment methods if you do not want any future charges. Renewal dates and next-charge expectations are usually visible in the membership details before you complete cancellation.
Post-cancellation account access and support
Once your membership ends, your username and password no longer provide access to Acorn TV content through the service. You can still keep your Acorn account for email updates or data privacy choices, but streaming will require an active subscription. If you encounter issues or do not receive expected access, contact Acorn support with your account email and confirmation details from the cancellation step for fastest resolution.