How to Cancel Intercom Subscription
Quick answer
Self-serve plans: Settings > Subscription > Billing > Payment details > Cancel subscription. Contracted plans need 30 days written notice via your Account Manager. Annual plans get no prorated refund.
Most likely fix: Cancel a self-serve plan (monthly or annual)
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Cancel a self-serve plan (monthly or annual)
- Log in to your workspace
- Go to Settings > Subscription > Billing
- Select Payment details at the top, scroll down and click Cancel subscription
- Access continues until the end of the billing period and no further bill follows
Did this fix it?2. Cancel a contracted plan
- Contact your Account Manager
- Give written notice at least 30 days before the renewal date, otherwise it renews for 12 months
- The Restart subscription banner is not available on contracts
Did this fix it?3. Know what happens next
- Data is not deleted but is hidden until you resubscribe
- Outbound messaging and Help Center pause and must be set live again
- Pausing is not offered; cancelling is the only option
- Final invoices may include prorated usage; contact Support if wrong
Did this fix it?4. Refunds
- Annual plans: no prorated refund for early cancellation
- Monthly plans: no official statement found; ask Support
- To switch annual to monthly, schedule a downgrade that takes effect at renewal (not on legacy plans)
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
You want to stop paying for Intercom, avoid renewal, or get a refund.
Why it happens
- Annual plans renew unless cancelled
- Contracts auto-renew for 12 months without notice
- Usage invoices can arrive after cancellation
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