How To Cancel HBO Max—A Step-by-Step Tutorial (2024)

Spending Limits

Set a spending limit and Privacy will decline any transactions that go over the limit

Merchant-Locked Cards

Lock Privacy Cards to the first merchant they’re used at to prevent misuse if stolen

Single-Use Cards

Create Privacy Cards that close automatically after the first purchase is made on them

Pause/Close Cards

Pause or close your Privacy Cards at any time to block future transaction attempts

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How To Cancel HBO Max on Roku

To cancel an HBO Max subscription on Roku, continue as follows:

1. Press the Home button on your remote.
2. Select HBO Max using the directional pad on the remote.
3. Press the asterisk (*) button to load the Options menu.
4. Select Manage subscription, then Cancel subscription.
5. Wait for the confirmation email from Roku.

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If you use Roku on your phone or computer, you can end the subscription via the Roku website.

Can You Cancel HBO Max Anytime?

Yes, but you should cancel the HBO Max subscription at least one or two days before the renewal date to avoid being charged for the next month. After canceling, you should be able to use the services until the subscription expires.

What To Do In Case of Cancellation Issues

If you run into problems during the cancellation process or incur a charge despite canceling on time and receiving a confirmation email, you should contact HBO Max’s support. You can do so via email, chat, or phone.

Cancellation issues often happen as a result of bugs and miscommunication. Still, some companies do their best to make the process of terminating your subscription difficult to deter you from unsubscribing. For example, they may make the cancellation link small and unnoticeable or bombard you with bonus offers and guilting messages. If you’re not careful, you may miss a step and pay for another month’s subscription.

That’s where virtual cards can assist you. When signing up for a subscription, be it another streaming platform, such as Paramount Plus and the Dish Network, or everyday services, such as Dashpass, Walmart, and Peloton, use virtual cards to shield your finances from potential fraud and unwanted expenses. Opting for a dedicated virtual card provider like Privacy will also get you advanced card settings that allow you to control how much merchants can charge you.

Keep Your Spending in Check With Privacy Virtual Cards

Privacy Virtual Cards create an integral layer of security around your transactions, preventing your financial information from ending up in the wrong hands in case of a data breach. However, they offer more than safety—they enable you to fine-tune how you spend your money.

With Privacy, you can:

• Generate Single-Use Cards—This card type closes minutes after the first transaction is completed. It’s ideal for purchases on websites you don’t fully trust.
• Create Merchant-Locked Cards—You can designate this card type for recurring payments and subscriptions as it locks to the first merchant you use it with.
• Pause and close cards—You can pause and close your Merchant-Locked Cards without affecting your real card and bank account, and Privacy will decline all charges on those cards.
• Set spending limits—When you set a spending limit on your Merchant-Locked Card, Privacy will block all exceeding charges on that card.

If you want to stop a subscription, you can pause or close the virtual card you used to pay for it and avoid unwarranted charges while going through the company’s lengthy cancellation process. By setting spending limits on your virtual card, you can prevent any sneaky charges from coming through and avoid being charged more than the agreed price for any product or service.

Besides offering unmatched security, Privacy makes transacting online fast and easy. By downloading the browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, you can have your virtual card numbers autofilled at checkout, so you don’t have to reach for your wallet each time you want to pay. The Safari iOS extension lets you enjoy the same convenience on your iPhone or iPad. With the Privacy mobile app, available for iOS and Android, you can generate and manage your virtual cards on the go.

Get Privacy Virtual Cards in Four Simple Steps

To start using Privacy and regain control of your spending, you should:

1. Register
2. Enter the details needed to verify your identity
3. Provide a funding source (bank account or debit card)
4. Request and generate Privacy Virtual Cards

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Privacy Cards are either Visa® or Mastercard^®, so you can use them at most merchants that accept these payment methods—including online marketplaces such as eBay and AliExpress and subscription services like Zoom, Audible, Curology, and Grammarly.

With the Privacy Personal Plan, free for domestic transactions, you get:

• 12 virtual cards a month
• Card pausing/closing
• Spending limits
• Access to the extension and app

The other plans come with additional virtual cards and features such as fee-free international payments and priority support.