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Once you know what you pay for, take action. This hub provides everything you need to cancel subscriptions, get refunds, negotiate lower prices, and earn cashback on the services you keep.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Outcomes are not guaranteed. See disclaimer.

Cancel

Cancel subscription templates

Ready-to-use cancellation letters for any subscription service. Each template is formatted for email and covers the essentials — your account details, the subscription name, and a clear request to stop billing. Available as part of the cancellation email template pack.

Standard cancellation letter

For any subscription: request immediate cancellation and written confirmation.

Cooling-off period cancellation

For subscriptions cancelled within the statutory cooling-off period (usually 10 business days in Australia under the Australian Consumer Law).

Unwanted renewal cancellation

For annual subscriptions that renewed without adequate notice. Requests cancellation and full or pro-rata refund.

Free trial to paid conversion — cancellation

For subscriptions that converted from a free trial without clear consent. Requests immediate cancellation and refund of the first charge.

Refund

Refund request templates

If you were charged for a subscription you didn't use, didn't authorise, or forgot to cancel, you may be entitled to a refund under Australian Consumer Law. These templates help you ask — results are not guaranteed and depend on the provider's policies.

Accidental renewal refund request

For annual subscriptions that renewed automatically. Many providers offer a 7–14 day refund window if requested promptly.

Double-charge refund request

For billing errors where you were charged twice in the same period.

Service not delivered refund request

For subscriptions where the service was unavailable or not as described during the billing period.

Unauthorised charge dispute

For charges you did not authorise. Includes guidance on escalating to your bank if the provider does not respond.

Negotiate

Negotiation letter templates

Many subscription services offer retention discounts — price reductions given to customers who ask. These templates are designed to help you request a lower price without cancelling. Outcomes are not guaranteed and vary by provider.

Retention discount request

Reference a competitor's lower price and ask for a matching offer. Effective with streaming, software, and mobile plan providers.

Loyalty discount request

Reference your subscription history and ask for a loyalty rate. Works best for long-standing subscriptions.

Hardship discount request

Request a temporary price reduction due to financial difficulty. Most major providers have a hardship policy.

Bundle discount request

If you have multiple services with the same provider, request a bundle rate or family plan discount.

Cashback

Cashback platforms

Cashback platforms give you a percentage of your spend back as cash when you shop through their links. Using these for subscription sign-ups and renewals is one of the easiest ways to reduce net subscription costs.

ShopBack

Australia's largest cashback platform. Covers hundreds of retailers and subscription services. New users can earn a sign-up bonus via the Referral Codes page.

Cashrewards

Australian cashback platform with strong coverage of telco, insurance, and financial services.

TopCashback

International cashback platform with high rates on software and SaaS subscriptions including antivirus, VPN, and cloud storage.

Fintech savings

Financial tools and referral offers

These platforms help you spend smarter, earn interest on savings, or access crypto and investment products. Many offer referral bonuses when you sign up through a referral link. See our Referral Codes page for current codes. Some links are referral links — we may receive a small bonus if you sign up.

Up Bank

Australian digital bank. Sign up and make 5 eligible card transactions within 30 days to get $30 (18+). See Referral Codes page for the current code.

Ubank

Australian digital bank. Enter the referral code during sign-up and make 5 eligible transactions within 30 days to get $30 (18+). See Referral Codes page.

Swyftx

Australian crypto exchange. Sign up, complete identity verification, make a fiat deposit and a trade within 30 days to receive $10 AUD of Bitcoin. T&Cs apply.

CoinSpot

Australian crypto exchange. Sign up with the referral code and make your first AUD deposit to receive $10 in Bitcoin. See Referral Codes page.

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Go further

Once you've found your subscriptions, these tools help you take action faster.

Cancellation email templates

$19.95 AUD

18 proven templates to cancel subscriptions, request refunds, and negotiate lower rates — without calling anyone.

Subscription report

$29.95 AUD

See exactly what you're paying — uncover hidden subscriptions and find what to cancel first.

1:1 Spending Optimisation Session

$395.00 AUD

60-minute personalised session. Every subscription identified, categorised, and actioned. Written plan included.

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