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Can you cancel National Trust membership anytime?

Cancelling your membership You can cancel your membership at any time, but please note that all memberships are non-refundable. Payments to the National Trust are classified by HMRC as a charitable donation. As such, we're not able to refund a donation at any time.



Yes, you can cancel your National Trust membership at any time. There are no fixed-term contracts or cancellation fees.

Here are the key details and methods for cancellation:

How to Cancel:

  1. Online: The easiest way is through your online account on the National Trust website. Log in, go to “Your Membership,” and follow the instructions to cancel.
  2. By Phone: Call their Membership Services team at 0344 800 1895. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm.
  3. By Post: Write to them at: National Trust, PO Box 574, Rotherham, S63 3FH. Include your membership number and details.

Important Points:

  • Refunds: Membership is typically non-refundable. However, if you cancel very soon after a renewal payment (especially an automatic renewal you didn’t intend), it’s worth contacting them as they may offer a refund or partial refund as a goodwill gesture.
  • Effective Date: Your membership and benefits (like free entry to properties) will continue until the end of the period you’ve already paid for. For example, if you pay annually and cancel halfway through, you’ll still be a member for the remaining six months.
  • Gift Memberships: If you are the recipient of a gift membership, the person who purchased it usually needs to handle the cancellation.
  • Joint/Family Memberships: Cancelling will end the membership for all individuals covered under it.
  • Direct Debit: If you pay by monthly Direct Debit, cancelling this with your bank does not cancel your membership contract. You must inform the

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