From time to time, you need to cancel a subscription or other type of account.  How can you do it?  You could make a phone call, but you risk your request not going through because there is no real proof that you called.  You could take the safer route by writing a cancellation letter.  By writing, you will have hard copies of your communication that contain details for tracking orders and requests.  Do you need to learn how to write a cancellation letter or could you use a reminder?  If yes, keep reading for tips and a sample cancellation letter from WhiteSmoke, your all-in-one writing solution.

Tips on How to Write a Letter of Cancellation:

• At the start of your cancellation letter, include the date, company�s name and contact information, and your account number.
• Be polite but firm when you tell the company to cancel your account.  Remember that there is a typical 30-day notice period before a cancellation is put into effect.
• In your cancellation letter, tell the company that they no longer have the authority to continue with any activity related to your account (e.g. withdraw payments from your bank account).
• If you still have a balance on your account, send a check in that amount.
• State that you wish to receive written confirmation that the cancellation was put into effect.
• Make clear the steps you will take if your account is not canceled within 30 days, like which organization you will contact if you are charged any additional fees.
• Type your letter of cancellation and print it on nice paper, but put your own signature on the letter in pen.

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