Cancel Forbes: Easy Method

What is Forbes

Overview

Forbes is a global business media company producing news, analysis and magazine issues on business, investing, technology and leadership.

Content is available on the web, via the Forbes app and through third‑party magazine bundles such as Readly.

Offerings

Offerings include digital subscriptions (web access), in‑app magazine subscriptions and print magazines or print+digital bundles.

Purchase, renewal and refund terms vary by purchase channel and by product type (digital, app, print).

How to cancel Forbes

Cancel a web (digital) subscription

• Sign in at your Forbes Account page and choose the subscription or billing section.
• Use the Account page controls to cancel before the renewal date to stop auto‑renewal.
• If you cannot cancel online, contact Forbes help/support via the contact options on the Forbes site.

Cancel via app stores (Apple or Google Play)

• Apple App Store: open your Apple Account Settings and manage Subscriptions; turn off auto‑renewal at least 24 hours before the period ends.
• Google Play: open Google Play > Subscriptions and cancel the Forbes subscription from there.
• If you subscribed through a platform, you must cancel through that same platform - Forbes cannot cancel Apple/Google purchases for you.

What happens when you cancel

Access and renewal

Cancelling stops future auto‑renewal; access typically continues until the paid period ends unless otherwise stated in the purchase terms.

For app‑store subscriptions you may retain access for the remainder of the current billing period; cancellation during an active period is restricted on some platforms.

Account and data

Your account and profile data are normally retained unless you request deletion under Forbes’ privacy procedures.

If you need data removed, contact Forbes customer support and reference their privacy/contact page for guidance.

Will I get a refund?

Web (digital) subscription refunds

• Post‑April 15, 2024 web subscriptions: amounts paid are non‑refundable, even if you cancel mid‑term.
• Pre‑April 15, 2024 annual or biennial web subscriptions: prorated refunds were available for unused portions if cancelled mid‑term.

App stores, newsletters and print

• Apple/Google purchases follow the platform’s refund policies; you must request refunds through that platform.
• Newsletters purchased pre‑April 15, 2024: quarterly/annual/biennial plans had a full refund if cancelled within 30 days, prorated afterwards; monthly newsletters were not refundable. After April 15, 2024 no refunds for newsletters.
• Print-only subscriptions: prorated refunds may be available for unmailed issues if cancelled mid‑term. Bundles that include digital products typically do not qualify for refunds.

Forbes plans and pricing

Available plans

The following reflects NZ pricing examples for common access options: direct app subscriptions and bundled services.

Prices shown are indicative; your App Store or bundle provider shows the final NZD price at purchase.

Notes

Readly is a separate bundled provider that includes Forbes among many magazines for a single monthly fee.

Forbes in‑app subscription prices appear in the App Store as NZ$4.49/month and NZ$44.99/year (subject to App Store handling and local taxation).

Your consumer rights in New Zealand

Key laws

New Zealand consumer protections include the Consumer Guarantees Act and the Fair Trading Act, which require goods and services to meet acceptable quality and truthful representations.

Online purchase rules and cancellation rights may also be influenced by consumer contract regulations that can allow a short cancellation period for distance sales.

How these laws may apply

• Terms that are unfair or misleading (for example, hidden auto‑renewal clauses) may conflict with NZ law.
• Consumers may have a 14‑day cancellation right for some distance contracts unless digital content has been accessed; legal advice is recommended for disputes.
• Businesses are expected to handle complaints clearly and fairly; persistent non‑compliance can be raised with Consumer Protection NZ.

For general guidance see Consumer Protection NZ - dealing with complaints.

Customer experiences

Positive feedback

Some reviewers praise Forbes for high‑quality biographies and up‑to‑date research and reporting.

Readers often cite value in specific long‑form features and investigative pieces.

Common complaints

• Many negative reviews cite misleading rankings, clickbait headlines and dissatisfaction with cancellation or refund handling.
• Frequent complaints mention difficulty cancelling, unresponsive customer service and unexpected auto‑renewal charges.

Public reviews can be found on consumer review sites such as Trustpilot for further context.

Documentation checklist

What to include with a cancellation request

• Your full name and the email address used for the subscription.
• Subscription/order number, date of purchase and receipt or screenshot of charge.
• Clear statement you wish to cancel auto‑renewal or the subscription, and whether you seek a refund.

Where to send evidence

• Use the Forbes Account page or the support/contact form linked from the Forbes site for fastest handling.
• For written postal cancellations, use the Forbes Media LLC customer service postal address (see Address section below) and keep proof of posting or a tracked delivery receipt.

Common mistakes

Timing errors

Do not assume cancellation will be immediate; for Apple subscriptions you must turn off auto‑renew at least 24 hours before the period ends.

Waiting until the renewal date or after a card is charged often leaves you ineligible for a refund under current Forbes web rules.

Wrong cancellation channel

Attempting to cancel an App Store or Google Play subscription via the Forbes website will usually fail; use the platform where you purchased the subscription.

Similarly, expecting a refund from Forbes for an App Store purchase may not succeed - you must request a refund via Apple or Google.

Comparative recap

Quick comparison

The table below summarizes cancellation method, refund likelihood and key notes by channel.

Takeaway

Cancel through the original purchase channel, act before renewal windows, and retain proof in case you need to escalate a claim under NZ law.

After cancelling

What to check

• Confirm cancellation by checking your Account page and looking for confirmation emails or receipts.
• Keep screenshots of any confirmation and copies of emails or support tickets for 60 - 90 days in case of billing disputes.

Further options and links

• For Forbes digital terms of sale see Forbes Digital Terms of Sale.
• For app purchase management see the Forbes App Store listing Forbes on the App Store (NZ).
• If you believe terms are unfair under NZ law, consider contacting Consumer Protection NZ or seeking legal advice.

Address

Mailing address

For written cancellations or customer service correspondence, use the Forbes Media LLC contact address:

Forbes Media LLC, c/o Customer Service (print subscriptions), Forbes Magazine, 499 Washington Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA

Notes on written cancellations

Send cancellations by tracked mail and keep proof of posting. Include all account details and a clear cancellation request.

If you do not receive a timely response, follow up via the online support/contact form and keep records of all communications.