Cancelling gym, club and other subscriptions before you leave

Go through twelve months of card statements, list every recurring charge, and cancel each one or move it to a card you keep. Gyms and clubs may need written notice, so send it now and keep the confirmations.

When
3 weeks to 5 days before your flight
Time
45 min
Cost
Notice periods on gyms and clubs

Have ready

  • Card statements

How to do it

  1. Go through twelve months of card statements and list every recurring charge, including yearly ones. Check the subscription list in your Apple or Google account too.
  2. Cancel or move each to a card you keep.
  3. Gyms and clubs may ask for written notice; check your terms and send it now.
  4. Keep cancellation confirmations in your exit folder.
Copy-ready messagePaste it, fill the brackets, send
Subject: Cancel membership [member number] – leaving the UAE

Dear [club or service],

I am leaving the UAE and ask you to cancel my membership [member number] from [date] and stop all payments from my card.

Please confirm in writing, with the date of the last charge.

[Your name]
[Mobile]

Questions people ask

How do I find all my subscriptions?

Check twelve months of card statements for recurring charges: gym, clubs, streaming, delivery memberships, school bus and cleaning.

Sources

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