How to Easily Cancel eHarmony
So you’re one of the millions of Americans who have turned to online dating in search of that special someone. Whether you’re after a casual fling or a long-lasting commitment, there’s an app or website for everyone. And when it comes to serious relationships, eHarmony is a top choice. With over 60 million registered users and countless success stories, it’s no wonder why. However, there may come a time when you need to cancel your eHarmony subscription for various reasons. Unfortunately, many online daters find this process to be frustrating and confusing. But fear not! I’m here to guide you on how to cancel eHarmony the easy way.
It’s a well-known fact that while younger generations embrace the digital world, the realm of dating websites has been slow to catch up. Many users have encountered difficulties when trying to cancel subscriptions or delete their accounts, leading to countless negative reviews. It seems like these companies hold all the power and can even impact your credit score if you don’t comply. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Take control of your online dating
If you want to stay in control of your online dating experience, there are a few simple steps you can take. While these tips may not help you cancel your account right away, they will empower you before you sign up for your next one. Here’s what you need to do:
- Consider using a gift card as your payment method when subscribing to websites, including dating sites. Many platforms accept this form of payment.
- Get a pre-paid credit card and load it with the exact subscription fee. This way, you can set a limit and avoid surprise charges.
- Be proactive by setting reminders on your phone and computer. Set them to alert you 28 days before your subscription renewal date, or 14 days for eHarmony. Take immediate action and cancel right away. Don’t delay or put it off. Do it now.
- Alternatively, you can pay for the period you desire and let the subscription run its course. Then, when you’re ready, cancel your eHarmony account. You will still enjoy full membership benefits until the subscription expires, but it won’t auto-renew.
How to Cancel Your eHarmony Subscription
When it comes to ending your eHarmony membership, they’ve made it pretty straightforward. However, the timing is crucial because if you miss the deadline, you’ll find yourself locked into another subscription period.
- First, I’ll need you to log into your eHarmony account.
- Once you’re in, click on “My Settings” and then “Account Settings”.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Cancel My Subscription”. Make sure you follow the step-by-step process carefully.
By doing this, you’ll successfully cancel your auto-renewal. Don’t worry, you’ll still have full access to everything on the site until your current subscription period ends.
Closing your eHarmony account
When your subscription expires, you can close your eHarmony account and delete your data if you want.
- Log in to your eHarmony account.
- Go to My Settings and Account Settings.
- Select ‘Close Account’ and carefully follow the process.
- Email deletemyinfo@eharmony.com to request the deletion of your data.
It’s frustrating that you have to request the deletion of your data, but that’s how the industry works right now. It will take about ten working days for your data to be completely deleted. After that, you should be completely off the radar as far as eHarmony is concerned. If you’re just taking a break and plan to return to eHarmony in the future, you may not want to delete all your data. Otherwise, you’ll have to go through the entire sign-up process again when you come back to the service.
Use PayPal for Sign-up
While you can’t technically change how you signed up with eHarmony, you can change your payment method to use a different account. You’ve probably heard of PayPal – it’s one of the most popular online e-wallets. By switching to PayPal, you’ll be able to cancel the automatic renewal at the PayPal level, so you won’t have to cancel your credit card if the company continues to charge you.
If you cancel the automatic payment renewal, PayPal will completely stop the payments. There have been many instances where I or other members at Tech Junkie have canceled a subscription service, only for it to keep renewing against our wishes. We’ve even gone as far as changing credit card numbers and canceling our old accounts, but they still manage to charge us.
It’s ridiculous that websites can legally get away with this, but it’s best to protect yourself in the future to avoid this happening again. Whenever a company offers PayPal as a renewal option, always choose PayPal. Trust us, PayPal has a vested interest in you continuing to use their services, and they won’t do anything to jeopardize that relationship with you.