How to cancel your Funbridge subscription and stop auto-renewal charges in ireland
What Funbridge is and why you might want to cancel
Funbridge is an online bridge playing platform that lets you compete in casual games, enter tournaments, and access instructional content on your smartphone, tablet, PC, or Mac. The service provides free-to-play options, but also offers two paid subscription tiers-Premium and Premium+-that unlock unlimited deals, remove advertisements, and add VIP perks. Like most digital subscriptions, Funbridge uses automatic renewal, which means your account charges you on a recurring schedule unless you actively cancel. If you no longer play bridge, find yourself not using the premium features, or simply want to reduce your subscription expenses, Yafee is here to guide you through the cancellation process step by step.
Funbridge subscription plans and pricing
Funbridge offers two main paid plans, each available on monthly or annual billing cycles. Pricing varies slightly by device platform and region, but the structure remains consistent. The table below shows representative pricing in euros for Ireland-based subscribers.
| Plan |
Monthly price (EUR) |
Annual price (EUR) |
Main features |
| Premium |
€13.99 |
€139.99 |
Unlimited deals, ad removal, core premium features |
| Premium+ |
€23.99 |
€239.99 |
All Premium features, VIP benefits, discounts, priority support |
Both plans auto-renew on your billing date unless you cancel before renewal. Annual subscriptions can represent meaningful savings, but they also lock in a longer commitment. Yafee recommends checking your billing history to confirm your renewal date before you start the cancellation process, as timing matters for refunds.
When cancelling Funbridge makes sense
You might cancel because your playing habit has dropped, you prefer free bridge platforms, or you want to pause during a busy period. You might also cancel if you feel the features do not justify the monthly cost, or if you discovered a cheaper alternative. Some players cancel Premium+ and downgrade to Premium instead, which is also possible through the same account settings. Whatever your reason, you have the right to cancel immediately and without penalty.
Your consumer rights in ireland and the EU
Irish consumer law gives you strong protection against unwanted auto-renewal charges, and you should be aware of these rights before you cancel.
Consumer rights act 2022 and digital services
The Consumer Rights Act 2022 implements the EU Digital Services Act and protects you when you subscribe to digital services like Funbridge. The law requires that Funbridge obtain your explicit consent before charging you for auto-renewal. Crucially, it gives you the right to cancel at any time with no penalty beyond the pro-rata cost of the current billing period. You do not need to provide a reason. You do not need to jump through hoops. If Funbridge makes cancellation deliberately hard or refuses to acknowledge your request, that is a breach of your consumer rights under Irish law.
Your legal position
You have the right to cancel your Funbridge subscription at any time, effective immediately upon submission of your cancellation request. Funbridge must acknowledge your cancellation within a reasonable timeframe and cease all future charges. If you cancel within 14 days of a renewal charge that you did not explicitly consent to, you are entitled to a refund. If Funbridge does not process that refund within 14 days of your cancellation request, you can escalate to your bank or payment provider and request a charge-back. You also have the right to contact the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), which is the Irish regulator that enforces these rules. Yafee strongly advises keeping all cancellation confirmations and communications, as these are your evidence if you need to pursue a refund dispute.
How to cancel your Funbridge subscription
The cancellation process is straightforward and takes fewer than five minutes when you follow the steps below.
Log in to your Funbridge account
- Visit the Funbridge website or open the Funbridge application on your device.
- Enter your email address and password to log in to your account.
- If you have forgotten your password, click "Forgot your password?" and follow the email recovery link.
Navigate to your subscription settings
- Once logged in, locate your user profile or account menu (usually in the top right corner or under a hamburger menu icon).
- Select "Manage my subscription" or "Subscription settings" from the dropdown menu.
- You will see your current subscription plan, renewal date, and payment method displayed on this page.
Initiate the cancellation
- On the subscription settings page, locate and click the "Cancel my subscription" button.
- Funbridge may ask you to confirm your cancellation or provide feedback about why you are leaving. You are not required to answer these questions.
- Read any final confirmation message carefully to ensure you understand when your cancellation takes effect.
Verify your cancellation
- After you submit your cancellation, Funbridge should display a confirmation message on screen.
- Check your email inbox for a cancellation confirmation email from Funbridge within 24 hours.
- Save this confirmation email as evidence of your cancellation request.
- Your current subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period, but no future renewal charge will be applied.
Confirm no future charges appear
- Monitor your bank statement or payment provider account for 5 to 10 business days after your cancellation.
- If a charge appears after your cancellation confirmation date, contact Funbridge customer support immediately and provide your cancellation confirmation email.
- If Funbridge does not refund the unauthorised charge within 14 days, contact your bank or payment provider to dispute the charge.
What happens after you cancel
Understanding what occurs after your cancellation request protects you from confusion and ensures you maintain access to the service until the final day of your current billing period.
Your access to Funbridge during your final billing period
Cancellation stops future renewal charges but does not end your current subscription immediately. If your renewal date is 15 days away, you retain full access to all premium features for those 15 days. You can still play unlimited deals, enjoy ad-free gameplay, and access VIP perks until midnight on your final billing date. After that date, your account reverts to free-to-play status, and you lose access to premium features. Yafee recommends timing your cancellation strategically: if your renewal is in two days and you know you will not play again, cancelling immediately maximises your refund entitlement under Irish consumer law.
Payment method and billing history
Cancelling your subscription does not remove your payment method from Funbridge's servers. Your credit card, debit card, or other payment method linked to your account remains on file. If you wish to delete this information for privacy or security reasons, contact Funbridge customer support separately. Your billing history remains accessible in your account for your own records, which is useful if you need to provide evidence of charges to your bank or the CCPC.
Reactivating your subscription later
If you cancel and later change your mind, you can reactivate your subscription at any time. Log in to your account, navigate to "Manage my subscription," and select your preferred plan (Premium or Premium+) along with your billing cycle (monthly or annual). Yafee notes that reactivation does not restore any lapsed membership benefits or special offers you previously enjoyed, so review the current pricing and terms before you resubscribe.
Refund eligibility and how to claim a refund
Irish consumer law entitles you to a refund in specific circumstances, and you should know how to claim it if you qualify.
When you are entitled to a refund
You are entitled to a refund if you cancel within 14 days of a renewal charge that you did not explicitly consent to in advance. You are also entitled to a refund if Funbridge failed to provide clear cancellation instructions before you paid. If you cancel more than 14 days after a renewal charge, you have paid for that billing period and are not entitled to a refund unless Funbridge breached its legal obligations. In practice, this means your cancellation stops future charges, but refunds for the current period are limited unless the charge was unauthorised.
How to request a refund from Funbridge
- Gather your cancellation confirmation email and your original payment receipt or bank statement showing the charge.
- Contact Funbridge customer support by email or through the contact form on their website. Reference your cancellation confirmation and the charge date.
- Clearly state that you are claiming a refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 because the charge was made without adequate consent or within 14 days of your cancellation request.
- Provide your account email address and your full name so Funbridge can verify your account and locate the transaction.
- Request a response within 14 days and ask for a confirmation email once your refund has been processed.
If Funbridge refuses to refund you
If Funbridge does not respond within 14 days or refuses your refund claim, you can escalate to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) or contact your bank or payment provider to dispute the charge. Your cancellation confirmation email is your strongest evidence, so keep it safe. Yafee recommends sending your refund request via email rather than phone, so you have a written record of your claim and Funbridge's response. If you paid by credit card or debit card, your bank can reverse the charge on your behalf if Funbridge fails to refund it voluntarily. This process, called a "charge-back," is free and protects you from charges you did not authorise.
Common mistakes when cancelling Funbridge
Thousands of consumers successfully cancel Funbridge every month, but some make avoidable errors that delay their cancellation or cost them money. Here are the pitfalls to avoid.
Assuming cancellation takes effect immediately
Many people cancel and then expect their subscription to end that day. In reality, your current billing period continues until its natural end date. If you cancel on day 10 of a 30-day cycle, you keep access for 20 more days. This is not a mistake if you understand it in advance, but it can surprise you if you expect immediate access loss. Read the confirmation screen carefully when you cancel.
Cancelling on the wrong account or platform
If you play Funbridge on your smartphone, tablet, and desktop, you might have separate accounts or linked accounts across platforms. Cancelling on your phone does not cancel your tablet or desktop subscription. Log in to each platform where you have active paid access and cancel on each one. Check your email or the Funbridge website to confirm how many active subscriptions you have before you start cancelling.
Forgetting to save your cancellation confirmation
If a dispute arises later, your cancellation confirmation email is your proof that you submitted a valid request. If you delete this email or lose track of it, you have no evidence if Funbridge claims you never cancelled or if an unexpected charge appears. Screenshot your on-screen confirmation and save the email in a dedicated folder immediately after you cancel.
Not checking your bank statement after cancelling
Technical errors happen. A renewal charge might appear even though you cancelled successfully. If you do not check your bank statement for two months, you might miss a charge you can dispute. Yafee recommends checking your account 5 to 10 business days after your cancellation confirmation, then again 2 to 3 days before your old renewal date would have occurred. This vigilance costs you nothing and protects you from unexpected charges.
If cost or features are driving your cancellation, you might want to compare Funbridge with other online bridge options before you leave.
| Platform |
Free option |
Premium cost (monthly) |
Key difference |
| Funbridge |
Yes, with ads |
€13.99 |
Large user base, tournaments, coaching |
| Bridge Base Online |
Yes, fully free |
Donation-based |
No ads even free, community-run |
| Bridgebase+ (premium version) |
Yes |
~€5-10 |
Lower cost, fewer features |
| BBO VIP Club |
Yes |
€14.99 |
Similar to Funbridge, strong international |
If you are cancelling Funbridge to save money, Bridge Base Online might suit you better, as it is fully free and does not display advertisements. If you enjoy tournaments and coaching, Funbridge's alternatives are fewer, so you might consider downgrading to Premium instead of cancelling entirely.
Checklist for cancelling Funbridge safely
Use this checklist to ensure you complete every step and protect your consumer rights.
- Check your billing date and confirm when your current subscription ends.
- Log in to your Funbridge account and navigate to "Manage my subscription."
- Click "Cancel my subscription" and read any confirmation messages carefully.
- Screenshot the on-screen confirmation or note the confirmation number.
- Check your email for a cancellation confirmation within 24 hours and save it.
- Verify that no charge appears on your next billing date (5 to 10 business days later).
- If a charge appears, contact Funbridge customer support with your cancellation confirmation email.
- If Funbridge does not refund you within 14 days, contact your bank to dispute the charge.
- Keep all cancellation and refund evidence for at least six months.
Escalation routes if Funbridge refuses to cancel or refund
Your consumer rights are enforceable in Ireland, and you have formal escalation routes if Funbridge ignores your cancellation or refund request.
Contact Funbridge customer support formally
- Send a written email to Funbridge customer support with the subject line "Cancellation and Refund Request - [Your Account Email]."
- Include your cancellation confirmation email or the date and time you submitted your cancellation.
- State clearly that you are exercising your consumer rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2022.
- Request a written response within 14 days confirming that your subscription has been cancelled and any applicable refund has been processed.
Report to the competition and consumer protection commission
If Funbridge does not respond within 14 days or refuses your request, you can file a formal complaint with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The CCPC is the Irish regulator responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws, including the Consumer Rights Act 2022. You can file your complaint online at ccpc.ie or contact their helpline. Yafee notes that the CCPC investigates breaches of consumer law and can take enforcement action against businesses that fail to honour cancellation requests or process refunds.
Dispute the charge with your bank or payment provider
If Funbridge continues to charge you after you cancel, contact your bank or payment provider immediately. Most banks offer free charge-back protection, which allows you to dispute unauthorised or erroneous charges. Provide your bank with your cancellation confirmation email as evidence. Your bank will investigate and reverse the charge if it determines that Funbridge acted without authorisation. This process typically takes 10 to 30 days.
Small claims court in ireland
If the charge is significant and Funbridge refuses to respond, you can pursue the matter in Small Claims Court. The Small Claims procedure in Ireland is designed for disputes under €2,000 and requires no solicitor. You submit your claim through the District Court, pay a small fee, and present your evidence (your cancellation confirmation email and bank statements showing the unauthorised charges). Yafee recommends this route only as a last resort, after you have exhausted Funbridge customer support, the CCPC, and your bank's dispute process.
Summary and next steps
Cancelling your Funbridge subscription is a quick, simple process when you follow the steps outlined above. Log in to your account, navigate to "Manage my subscription," and click "Cancel my subscription." You retain full access until the end of your current billing period, then your subscription ends with no further charges. Irish consumer law protects you if Funbridge charges you after cancellation or refuses to refund unauthorised charges. Save your cancellation confirmation email, monitor your bank statement, and escalate to the CCPC or your bank if a problem arises.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions safely and recover refunds they are entitled to under Irish and EU consumer law. If you have questions about your cancellation, your refund rights, or how to escalate a dispute, Yafee provides clear, authoritative guidance every step of the way. Visit yafee.com to access free resources, cancellation templates, and step-by-step walkthroughs for cancelling Funbridge and hundreds of other digital services. Your consumer rights are real, and Yafee is here to help you exercise them.