If you signed up for a Meta Verified subscription and want to cancel it, you may be wondering if that’s allowed and how to go about it. The short answer is yes, you can cancel a Meta Verified subscription at any time. However, there are a few things to keep in mind regarding the cancellation process.
Overview of Meta Verified
Meta Verified is a subscription service offered by Meta (formerly Facebook) that gives public figures, celebrities, and brands a verified badge on Facebook and Instagram to confirm their authenticity. For $11.99 per month on web or $14.99 per month on iOS and Android, subscribers can get the blue verified badge on their Facebook and Instagram profiles, increased visibility and reach, proactive account protection, and access to customer support.
Meta Verified is currently being tested in Australia and New Zealand with plans to expand to other countries. Subscriptions are billed monthly and auto-renew by default. However, subscribers can cancel at any time to stop future billings.
How to Cancel Meta Verified Subscription on iPhone/iPad
If you subscribed to Meta Verified using your iPhone or iPad, here are the steps to cancel:
- Open the App Store on your iOS device.
- Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.
- Scroll down and tap on Subscriptions.
- Find the Meta Verified subscription and tap on it.
- Tap Cancel Subscription.
- Confirm you want to cancel when prompted.
Cancelling will turn off auto-renewal going forward. But your current subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period.
How to Cancel Meta Verified on Android
If you subscribed to Meta Verified using an Android device, follow these instructions:
- Open the Play Store app.
- Tap the hamburger menu icon in the top left corner.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Find the Meta Verified subscription and tap on it.
- Tap Cancel subscription.
- Confirm you want to cancel when prompted.
This will stop your subscription from auto-renewing going forward. But you’ll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period.
How to Cancel Meta Verified on iPhone/iPad via iTunes
If you manage your iPhone or iPad subscriptions through iTunes, you can cancel Meta Verified by:
- Open iTunes on your computer.
- Click on your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select Account Info from the dropdown menu.
- Go to the Subscriptions section.
- Click on Manage for the Meta Verified subscription.
- Click Cancel Subscription on the next screen.
This will immediately stop any future renewal fees for the subscription. But you’ll still have access to the service until the end of the current billing period.
How to Get Refund for Meta Verified Subscription
If you want to cancel Meta Verified and also get a refund for the current billing period, you’ll need to reach out to Meta customer support by:
- Going to the Meta Verified help page.
- Clicking the Help button in the bottom right corner.
- Selecting Subscription Cancellation under Account.
- Explaining that you want to cancel and request a refund.
According to their refund policy, Meta will consider refunds on a case-by-case basis. But they typically only offer refunds if you subscribed by accident and caught it early on. The longer you’ve had the subscription, the less likely a refund becomes.
When Will Meta Verified Cancellation Take Effect?
Cancelling your Meta Verified subscription immediately stops any future auto-renew charges as soon as you complete the steps above. However, you’ll continue to have access to Meta Verified benefits until the end of your current billing period.
For example, if you subscribed on October 1st and cancel on October 15th, you’ll still have benefits until October 31st. After that, the blue verified badge and other perks will be removed unless you re-subscribe.
So in short, cancellation takes effect immediately for billing purposes but the access will continue until the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
Downsides of Cancelling Meta Verified
Before cancelling your Meta Verified subscription, keep in mind you’ll lose the following benefits:
- Blue verified badge on your Facebook and Instagram profiles.
- Increased visibility and reach on posts and stories.
- Proactive monitoring for account impersonation.
- Direct access to customer support.
Losing the verified badge could negatively impact your brand visibility and engagement. And you’ll no longer have the extra account security features.
What Happens if You Resubscribe to Meta Verified Later?
If you cancel your Meta Verified subscription but later decide to re-subscribe, here’s what will happen:
- You’ll start getting billed again monthly for the service.
- The blue verified badge will be added back to your Facebook and Instagram profiles.
- You’ll regain access to all Meta Verified features and perks.
- Your subscription history and badges will be restored.
So resubscribing is seamless – it just starts up the service again as if you never left. Keep in mind you may lose your verified badge for a short time between cancelling and resubscribing.
Can You Re-Subscribe at a Lower Price?
Unfortunately, once you cancel Meta Verified, resubscribing will cost the regular monthly price. Meta does not currently offer any way to re-subscribe at a discounted rate after cancelling.
The service is still new, so it’s possible Meta could offer deals for former subscribers in the future. But for now, expect to pay the full $11.99-$14.99 per month when resubscribing after cancelling.
Should You Keep Meta Verified or Cancel?
Whether you should cancel your Meta Verified subscription depends on if you feel the value you get exceeds the monthly cost. Here are some things to consider:
| Keep Meta Verified if… | Cancel Meta Verified if… |
|---|---|
| – Verification is critical for your brand image. | – You’re not seeing increased engagement. |
| – You want extra account security. | – Monthly cost doesn’t fit your budget. |
| – Increased reach is boosting sales. | – You rarely use Facebook/Instagram. |
The blue verified badge carries prestige for many brands and public figures. But weigh the monthly cost against the value you get from the extra features and perks.
Conclusion
Cancelling a Meta Verified subscription is straightforward and can be done at any time via your device app store settings. The cancellation stops future billing right away but your access will continue until the end of the current period.
Losing the blue badge and features may impact reach and security. But if the monthly cost doesn’t fit your budget, cancellation is an option. You can always resubscribe later if you change your mind.
Evaluate if the increased visibility and engagement are worth the ongoing fee. But rest assured cancelling Meta Verified is easy if you need to turn it off.