Cancellation London Review Of Books: Easy Method

What is London Review of Books

Overview

The London Review of Books (LRB) is a biweekly literary magazine offering essays, reviews and cultural commentary.

It is published from the UK and offers digital and app access as well as single-issue purchases.

Subscription scope

Subscriptions can be managed directly with LRB or via app stores depending on how you subscribed.

LRB’s official service and refund policies are published on its site and apply to customers worldwide, including India.

How to cancel London Review of Books

Cancel via web / direct debit (recommended for direct subscriptions)

• Email Customer Services: [email protected].
• Call Customer Services (UK & RoW): +44 (0)1604 828700.
• If you pay by Direct Debit, you can also cancel via your bank; LRB will stop future payments once cancellation is confirmed.
• Official guidance: see LRB FAQ and Terms: LRB FAQ, LRB Terms.

Cancel via app stores (iOS / Google Play)

• iOS (App Store): Subscriptions charged through Apple must be cancelled in your App Store / Apple ID account settings. Turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the period ends.
• Google Play: LRB does not document Google Play steps on its site; manage subscriptions in your Google Play account settings (likely similar to App Store).
• If unsure which route applies, check how you were billed (Apple/Google receipt vs LRB card/Direct Debit) before contacting Customer Services.

What happens when you cancel

Access and delivery

LRB states that any issues already paid for at cancellation will still be delivered.

You will retain access to paid, unposted issues as applicable until those issues are supplied.

Billing and data

No further payments will be taken once a Direct Debit or subscription is cancelled as confirmed by LRB or your bank.

If you cancelled via an app store, billing is managed by Apple/Google and you may retain access until the end of the paid period.

Will I get a refund?

LRB refund policy

LRB’s Terms state a “no-questions-asked” cancellation policy that provides a full refund for the cost of all unposted issues at the time of cancellation.

Reference: LRB Terms.

Exceptions and timing

• There is no explicit mention of a 14-day cooling-off window in LRB’s published policies.
• For app-store subscriptions, refunds and timings may be subject to Apple/Google refund processes and policies.

London Review of Books plans and pricing

Observed app-store pricing (India)

Prices below reflect the Apple App Store listing in India where available.

LRB’s website does not list India-specific print or monthly pricing for direct subscriptions.

Pricing table

Your consumer rights in India

General expectations

LRB’s published policy guarantees refunds for unposted issues; that is the primary remedy LRB provides.

Indian consumers also have statutory rights under Indian consumer protection law; specific remedies can vary by case.

Practical steps for Indian subscribers

• Keep receipts and screenshots showing payment method and purchase date.
• If subscribed by card/Direct Debit, contact your bank to stop future payments if LRB confirmation is delayed.
• For App Store/Google Play purchases, use the relevant store’s refund request process if needed.

Customer experiences

Positive feedback

User reviews praise the magazine’s content quality and engagement, with high overall product scores reported on review sites.

Sample comments include praise for the magazine being “always informative and entertaining”.

Negative feedback

Some subscribers report difficulties with the subscription process and find parts of the content specialist or lengthy.

LRB’s support contact and app-store management are common points referenced in negative comments.

See sample reviews: Feefo reviews.

Documentation checklist

What to prepare before contacting LRB

• Subscription reference, order number or account email.
• Payment method and receipt (card statement, Direct Debit confirmation, or App Store/Google Play receipt).
• Date of last payment and any delivery/issue numbers you have received.

What to include in your cancellation message

• Clear statement of cancellation and preferred contact email.
• Request for refund of unposted issues if applicable.
• Attach screenshots or receipts that prove the subscription and payment.

Common mistakes

Canceling the wrong way

Users sometimes contact LRB when the subscription was taken through Apple or Google; refunds must be requested via the store in those cases.

Always verify how you were billed before requesting a refund.

Missing evidence or timing

Failing to keep receipts, order numbers or app-store transaction IDs slows resolution and may delay refunds.

Do not assume a 14-day automatic refund unless the store or LRB explicitly states it in their policy.

Comparative recap

Quick comparison

The table below summarises cancellation routes, refund likelihood and typical actions for each channel.

Reference note

Information is based on LRB’s published FAQ and Terms; Google Play specifics are not documented by LRB.

After cancelling

Confirmations to expect

Wait for a confirmation email from LRB or your app store confirming cancellation and any refund details.

If you paid by Direct Debit, check that no further amounts are taken from your bank account.

Useful links and next steps

• LRB FAQ: https://www.lrb.co.uk/pages/services/faq
• LRB Terms: https://www.lrb.co.uk/terms
• Customer reviews summary: https://www.feefo.com/reviews/london-review-of-books

Address

LRB postal address

London Review of Books

28 Little Russell Street, London WC1A 2HN, United Kingdom

Customer Service contact

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 (0)1604 828700