How to Cancel AppleCare Through Best Buy

AppleCare is a great warranty for Apple devices, many people love it. But life changes and you might find yourself needing to cancel your AppleCare.

If you bought your AppleCare from Best Buy you’re wondering how to cancel. This will walk you through the process to cancel your AppleCare from Best Buy so you have all the info you need to make a decision.

AppleCare and Best Buy

Before we get into the cancellation process it’s good to understand the relationship between AppleCare and Best Buy.

What is the AppleCare Plan?

AppleCare is Apple’s extended warranty for their devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs and more. It’s extra coverage beyond the standard 1 year warranty, it includes:

Extended hardware coverage
Priority access to Apple support
In some cases, coverage for accidental damage

Best Buy and AppleCare

Best Buy as an authorized Apple reseller offers AppleCare plans with Apple devices. Years ago this wasn’t always the case but now it’s common practice. When you buy an Apple device from Best Buy you often have the option to add AppleCare to your purchase.

Why Cancel AppleCare

There are many reasons you might want to cancel your AppleCare:

You’ve sold or given away the device
You no longer need the extended coverage
Financial reasons
You found other insurance options

Whatever your reason you have the right to cancel your AppleCare if you want to.

How to Cancel AppleCare at Best Buy

Canceling your AppleCare at Best Buy is a few steps. Here’s a step by step guide.

Step 1: Get Your Info

Before you start the cancellation process make sure you have:

Your AppleCare plan details (plan number, purchase date)
The original receipt from Best Buy
Your Best Buy account info (if applicable)

Step 2: Contact Best Buy Customer Service

The easiest way to cancel your AppleCare is to contact Best Buy customer service. You can:

Phone: 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289)
Online Chat: Go to Best Buy’s website and use the live chat
In-Store: Go to your local Best Buy store and talk to a customer service rep

Step 3: Cancel

When you talk to a Best Buy rep tell them you want to cancel your AppleCare. Have your info from Step 1 ready.

Step 4: Refund Policy

Best Buy’s refund policy for AppleCare is the same as Apple’s policy:

If you cancel within 30 days you’ll get a full refund
After 30 days your refund will be prorated based on time left on your plan

Ask the rep what the refund amount will be.

Step 5: Confirm

After you cancel ask for written confirmation. This could be:

An email confirmation
A cancellation reference number
A physical receipt (if cancelling in-store)

Keep this for your records.

Other ways to cancel

While Best Buy is the easiest way to cancel, there are other ways to do so:

Cancel Directly with Apple

You can also cancel your AppleCare with Apple even if you bought it from Best Buy. Here’s how:

Go to Apple’s support website
Sign in with your Apple ID
Select the device associated with the AppleCare plan
Choose “Cancel Plan” from the options

Apple Support App

The Apple Support app is another way to manage your AppleCare:

Download the Apple Support app from the App Store
Sign in with your Apple ID
Select your device and go to AppleCare
Follow the prompts to cancel

Before You Cancel

Before you decide to cancel AppleCare consider:

Time Left on Warranty (Purchased 4 Years Ago)

How much time is left on your standard warranty or AppleCare? If it’s almost up maybe it’s worth keeping it for a bit longer.

Device Value and Condition

Consider the value and condition of your device. If it’s an older model or showing wear and tear AppleCare might still be worth it.

Future Plans for the Device

Think about your plans for the device. If you’re going to sell it soon having an active AppleCare plan could increase its resale value.

Done

Cancelling AppleCare through Best Buy is easy but requires some thought. Follow these steps and you’ll be good to go. Remember to weigh the pros and cons before you decide and keep the cancellation info for your records.

Whatever you decide, just make sure you make a decision that’s right for you. If you’re unsure or have questions contact Best Buy or Apple. Your mind and your Apple devices should always come first.