How to Cancel Your
Blue Apron Subscription
Cancel your Blue Apron meal kit deliveries in about 5 minutes. Blue Apron requires you to skip upcoming weeks before canceling. Here is exactly how to do it.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
MediumTime
~5 minutes
Method
Website
Refund
Before order deadline
Important: Cancel Before Your Weekly Deadline
Blue Apron processes orders approximately 6 days before your scheduled delivery date. To avoid being charged for your next box, you must skip or cancel before this weekly order cutoff. If your order has already been processed, it cannot be canceled or refunded.
Cancel Blue Apron on the Website
Sign in to Blue Apron
Go to blueapron.com and sign in with your email and password. You need to be logged in as the account holder to manage your subscription and delivery settings.
Go to Account Settings
Click your name or profile icon in the top navigation, then select Account Settings. Alternatively, navigate directly to blueapron.com/account.
Skip All Upcoming Deliveries
Before Blue Apron allows you to cancel, you typically need to skip all upcoming scheduled deliveries. Go to your Upcoming or Schedule page and click Skip Week for each upcoming delivery. Skip as many weeks as the system allows.
Find the Cancel Option
After skipping upcoming weeks, go back to Account Settings and scroll down to find the Cancel Account or Deactivate Account option. This may be located at the bottom of the Plan Settings page. Blue Apron may also offer to pause your account instead of fully canceling.
Complete the Cancellation
Blue Apron will ask why you are leaving and may offer a discount, free box, or pause option to keep you. If you still want to cancel, decline these offers and click Cancel My Account or Confirm Cancellation. You will receive a confirmation email.
Subscribed Through Apple or Google?
Blue Apron is primarily managed through their website. However, if you signed up through the iOS or Android app, the billing may be handled directly by Blue Apron rather than through the app stores. In most cases, you will still need to cancel through the Blue Apron website.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top (Apple Account)
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Look for Blue Apron (if listed)
- 5. If not listed, cancel through blueapron.com
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Google Play Store app
- 2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Look for Blue Apron (if listed)
- 5. If not listed, cancel through blueapron.com
What Happens After You Cancel Blue Apron?
Any processed orders will still ship
If an order has already been processed before you canceled, it will still be shipped to you. Blue Apron cannot stop orders that are already in their fulfillment pipeline. You will receive that final box.
Your recipes and account data are saved
Blue Apron keeps your account information, past recipes, and preferences on file. If you decide to come back, you can reactivate your account without starting from scratch.
No refunds for processed orders
Once an order has been charged and processing has begun, Blue Apron will not issue a refund. The key is to skip or cancel before the weekly order deadline, which is typically about 6 days before your delivery date.
You may receive win-back offers
After canceling, Blue Apron may send you emails with promotional offers and discounts to entice you to resubscribe. You can unsubscribe from these marketing emails if you prefer not to receive them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just skip weeks instead of canceling?
Yes. Blue Apron allows you to skip as many delivery weeks as you want without canceling your account. This is a good option if you want to take a break but plan to return. Go to your Upcoming Orders page and click Skip Week for each week you want to skip.
Why do I have to skip weeks before canceling?
Blue Apron requires you to skip any upcoming scheduled deliveries before allowing a full account cancellation. This is to ensure no orders are being prepared when your account closes. It can feel like an extra hoop to jump through, but it only takes a minute.
What is the weekly order deadline?
Blue Apron charges you and begins processing your order approximately 6 days before your scheduled delivery date. To avoid being charged for your next box, you must skip or cancel before this cutoff. Check your account for your specific deadline date.
Can I cancel Blue Apron by phone or email?
The easiest way to cancel is through the Blue Apron website. However, if you are having trouble canceling online, you can contact Blue Apron customer support by phone or email. They can assist with cancellation, though they may try to convince you to stay or offer a discount.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Blue Apron?
If your order has already been processed and charged, Blue Apron will not issue a refund. You will receive that box. However, if you have a quality issue with a received box, you can contact support for a credit or partial refund on that specific order.
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