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How to Cancel Max / HBO Max (2026 Step-by-Step)

The number one reason people keep getting charged for Max is simple: they cancel inside the app, but Apple, Google or Amazon is the one billing them. The fix is to find your real biller first - your bank statement tells you - then cancel there. Here is exactly how.

How to cancel, step by step

1Find out who bills you

Check your card or bank statement. 'Apple', 'Google', 'Amazon' or 'Hulu' means a third party bills you; 'HBO Max' or 'Warner' usually means direct billing.

2Direct billing

If billed directly, go to play.hbomax.com (the subscription/account page), sign in, and choose Cancel Your Subscription.

3Apple

If billed by Apple: Settings, your name, Subscriptions, select HBO Max, then Cancel Subscription.

4Google Play

If billed by Google: open Google Play, Payments & subscriptions, Subscriptions, select HBO Max, Manage, Cancel subscription.

5Amazon / TV provider

If billed through Amazon, turn off auto-renew in Your Subscriptions; for a cable or carrier provider, cancel in their account or call them.

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Frequently asked questions

Why am I still being charged after cancelling in the app?

Because a third party (Apple, Google or Amazon) handles your billing. Cancel in that provider's subscription settings, not just inside Max.

How do I know who bills me?

Look at your bank or card statement. The merchant name (Apple, Google, Amazon, Hulu, or HBO Max/Warner) tells you where to cancel.

Can I watch until the period ends?

Yes. After cancellation your plan stops renewing but access continues until your current billing period finishes.

For informational purposes only - not financial or legal advice. Cancellation steps and policies can change; always confirm the latest flow in your account or app. Brand names are used for identification only. Sources: help.hbomax.com