Subscription reminders that catch renewals before they charge
Households in the UK typically carry more subscriptions than they actively use, and most cancellations happen after a renewal, not before. The fix is a simple system: one list of every subscription with its renewal date, a reminder a few weeks before each one, and a one-tap way to cancel. An app like SORTED keeps the list and the reminder, and drafts the cancellation for you.
Audit what you actually pay for
Start with your last two bank or card statements. Circle every recurring charge — streaming, apps, gym, insurance add-ons, deliveries. For each, write down the renewal date and the cancellation terms. Most people find at least one charge they had completely forgotten.
- Review the last 2 months of statements for recurring charges
- Note the renewal date and notice period for each
- Mark anything you have not used in the last month
Put the reminders somewhere that works
A calendar entry on renewal day is too late for most subscriptions — many need notice before the billing date. Set a reminder roughly three weeks ahead so you have time to decide, and keep the cancellation terms with the reminder so you are not hunting for them later.
- Remind yourself ~21 days before renewal, not on the day
- Keep the cancellation method (email? in-app? phone?) with the task
- Cancel in writing and keep proof
Checklist
- Every subscription has a renewal date recorded
- A reminder fires before the renewal, with time to cancel
- Cancellations are confirmed in writing
- The list is reviewed twice a year
Common questions
What app can remind me when subscriptions renew?
SORTED lets you record each subscription as an action with its renewal date, reminds you before the date, and drafts the cancellation email when you decide to leave. Pro can detect renewal dates from uploaded statements and letters.
When should I cancel a subscription?
Check the terms first — some contracts need notice before the billing date, others renew monthly. Aim to give notice at least a few days before renewal, in writing, and keep the confirmation.
How do I stop forgetting subscriptions in the first place?
Keep a single list with renewal dates, set reminders before each date rather than on it, and review the list whenever a new charge appears on your statement.
More questions? See the Answer Centre.
Put it into practice with SORTED
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