MetaMask is a cryptocurrency wallet and browser extension that lets you manage blockchain assets, connect to decentralised applications, and interact with Ethereum-compatible networks. The core wallet itself is free, but MetaMask offers several paid tiers and services-virtual cards, premium metal cards, developer credits, and IPFS storage-that charge your account monthly or annually. Many Irish users activate these features during trials and forget to cancel before charges begin.
You might want to cancel your MetaMask subscription because you've been charged unexpectedly after a trial period, you no longer need a premium tier, you're concerned about linking payment methods to blockchain services, or you've simply switched to another wallet provider. Understanding your legal rights under Irish consumer law and knowing exactly which services you're subscribed to is essential before you take action.
Core MetaMask services and pricing in ireland
MetaMask's paid products sit within a single account ecosystem, which means you may have multiple subscriptions active without realising it. The table below outlines what costs money and what is free.
| Service |
Tier |
Cost (EUR) |
Billing cycle |
| Core MetaMask wallet |
Basic account |
Free |
No charge |
| MetaMask virtual card |
Free tier |
Free |
No charge |
| MetaMask metal card |
Premium annual |
€180-€240 |
Annual auto-renewal |
| IPFS file hosting |
Paid storage |
€5-€15 |
Monthly invoice |
| Infura API credits |
Developer plans |
Variable |
Monthly usage-based |
Common reasons irish customers cancel MetaMask paid services
Irish users most often cancel because they discover unexpected recurring charges after a free trial period expires. Trial periods for MetaMask's premium card or developer services often auto-renew silently, and customers only spot the charge when reviewing their bank statements.
Others cancel because they've decided cryptocurrency doesn't fit their financial plans, want to reduce the number of payment card links to online services, or have found alternative wallet providers that better suit their needs. Some customers simply forget they activated a premium tier months earlier and cancel once they review what they're actually paying for.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (as amended) gives you specific legal protections when you cancel digital services, including cryptocurrency wallets and subscription add-ons. You have clear rights that apply regardless of whether MetaMask's cancellation process is straightforward.
What irish law says about digital service cancellations
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, you have the right to cancel a digital service contract within 14 calendar days from the date you signed up, provided the service hasn't been fully performed. If you purchased an annual MetaMask metal card or monthly storage plan, that 14-day period begins on the day of purchase.
After 14 days, you can still cancel your subscription at any time, but you lose the automatic refund right. MetaMask must accept cancellations and process them within a reasonable timeframe-typically within 30 days of your request. If the service is still charging you after you've cancelled, you have grounds to dispute the charge through your bank or card issuer.
Your legal position on MetaMask cancellation
You have the right to cancel any paid MetaMask subscription without penalty, provided you follow the company's cancellation procedure. If MetaMask refuses to cancel your account or continues charging you after cancellation, you can escalate to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Ireland's official consumer authority. The CCPC investigates breaches of consumer law and can force companies to refund money and stop unfair practices. Yafee provides guidance on exactly how to make this escalation if needed.
MetaMask does not have a centralised account cancellation page like traditional software services. Instead, you must identify which specific paid services you're subscribed to and cancel each one separately, then contact MetaMask Support to request full account deletion if you want to remove the wallet entirely.
Step 1: identify which MetaMask subscriptions you have active
Log into your MetaMask account and check your billing history to see exactly what you're paying for. Yafee recommends you print or screenshot your billing page before you proceed, so you have evidence of what you're cancelling.
- Open MetaMask in your browser or mobile app.
- Navigate to Settings > Account or Billing (location varies by platform).
- Look for any active subscriptions, recurring charges, or premium services listed.
- Note the service name, renewal date, and amount charged.
- Take a screenshot of your billing page for your records.
Step 2: cancel your MetaMask virtual or metal card subscription
If you're subscribed to MetaMask's virtual or metal card service, you must cancel directly through the card provider's settings within your account.
- Open MetaMask and select the card or payment section from the menu.
- Find the option to view or manage your card subscription.
- Look for a "Cancel subscription" or "Downgrade to free" button.
- Confirm cancellation-you may be asked to provide a reason.
- Wait for a confirmation message or email confirming the cancellation took effect.
Step 3: cancel other MetaMask paid services (IPFS, developer credits)
IPFS file hosting and Infura developer API credits are billed separately. To cancel these services, you may need to access your Infura account directly if that's where the charges originate.
- Visit the Infura dashboard at https://infura.io/ if you subscribed to developer credits.
- Log in with your MetaMask account credentials.
- Navigate to Billing or Account Settings.
- Downgrade your plan to the free tier or delete your developer project.
- Confirm cancellation and check for a confirmation email.
- If you're not sure whether you have an active Infura account, search your email inbox for invoices from "Infura" or "MetaMask".
Step 4: request full MetaMask account deletion
If you want to delete your entire MetaMask wallet and account permanently, you must contact MetaMask Support directly. MetaMask does not offer a self-service account deletion feature, so this step is mandatory if you want your account removed from their systems.
- Visit MetaMask Support at https://support.metamask.io/.
- Select "Contact Us" or "Submit a request".
- Go to https://metamask.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new to open a support ticket.
- Choose "Account and wallet" or "Account deletion" as your issue category.
- Write a clear message: "I request permanent deletion of my MetaMask account [your email address]."
- Include any subscription cancellation confirmation numbers or dates.
- Send the ticket and note the ticket number for your records.
Step 5: monitor your bank statement and follow up if charges continue
After you cancel, check your bank or card statement for 30 to 60 days to ensure no further charges appear. If MetaMask continues to charge you after cancellation, take immediate action.
- Wait 5 to 7 business days after cancellation before checking your bank statement.
- If you see a charge dated after your cancellation request, contact MetaMask Support again with your cancellation confirmation number.
- If MetaMask does not respond or refuses to refund you within 14 days, dispute the charge with your bank or card issuer.
- Provide your bank with screenshots of your cancellation request and any confirmation emails.
- Your bank will investigate and may reverse the charge on your behalf.
Refunds and what to expect after cancellation
Your right to a refund depends on how long you've had your MetaMask subscription active. If you cancel within 14 days of purchase, you are entitled to a full refund under Irish consumer law, with no exceptions.
Within 14 days of purchase
MetaMask must refund you in full if you cancel within 14 calendar days from the date you signed up for a paid service. This applies to metal card subscriptions, IPFS plans, and developer API credits alike. Request the refund in writing through MetaMask Support and reference the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
After 14 days
Once 14 days have passed, you can cancel your subscription at any time, but MetaMask is not required to refund money you've already been charged. However, any charges that occur after your cancellation request has been confirmed must be refunded immediately. If you cancel on the 20th of the month and are charged again on the 21st, dispute that charge with your bank.
Processing timescale
Refunds issued by MetaMask typically appear in your bank account within 5 to 10 business days, although some banks take longer to process incoming transfers. If your refund hasn't appeared within 10 business days, contact MetaMask Support again and ask for proof that the refund was issued.
Cancelling a cryptocurrency wallet subscription involves financial and legal stakes, so getting the details right matters. Most customers who struggle with cancellation have missed one simple step or misunderstood which service they're actually cancelling.
Deleting the MetaMask extension is not the same as cancelling your account
Uninstalling the MetaMask browser extension or mobile app does not cancel your paid subscriptions. Your account and billing remain active with MetaMask's servers, and you will continue to be charged. You must explicitly cancel each paid service and request account deletion through MetaMask Support; deleting the app is a separate final step.
Forgetting to cancel through the correct platform
If you installed MetaMask on multiple devices (desktop and mobile), cancellations made on one device may not affect the other. Log in from your primary device-usually your desktop-and make all cancellations there. Verify that they show as cancelled on both platforms before you consider the task complete.
Not requesting account deletion separately
Cancelling your paid subscriptions does not delete your account. Your MetaMask wallet, transaction history, and personal data remain on MetaMask's systems indefinitely unless you explicitly request account deletion. Yafee advises all customers who want a clean break from MetaMask to submit a formal deletion request to ensure their data is removed.
Ignoring confirmation emails and support ticket numbers
Always save confirmation emails and support ticket numbers when you request cancellation or deletion. If MetaMask disputes that you asked to cancel, you'll need this evidence. Screenshot every confirmation message and store them in a safe folder for at least one year.
Once you've cancelled your paid subscriptions and requested account deletion, you can expect a series of changes to your MetaMask account and billing activity.
Immediate changes
Premium features (such as the metal card or IPFS hosting) are disabled immediately or at the end of your current billing cycle, depending on MetaMask's policy. You can no longer access those paid services, and MetaMask will send you a confirmation email within 24 hours. Your basic wallet functions remain available until you request full account deletion.
Billing changes
No further charges will be applied to your payment method after your cancellation date. If a charge appears after cancellation, contact MetaMask Support immediately with your cancellation confirmation. Yafee recommends you set a phone reminder for 30 days after cancellation to check your bank statement and confirm no charges have appeared.
Account deletion timeline
MetaMask may take 15 to 30 business days to delete your account after you submit a deletion request. During this time, your wallet still exists but is flagged for removal. You may receive follow-up emails from MetaMask asking to confirm the deletion, especially if you've received invoices or have outstanding issues. Respond promptly to speed up the process.
If MetaMask ignores your cancellation request, continues charging you, or refuses to process your account deletion, you have legal remedies available under Irish consumer law.
Step 1: send a formal written cancellation request
Email [email protected] with the subject line "Formal cancellation and refund request under Consumer Rights Act 2015". State your request clearly: what you want cancelled, when you want it cancelled, and that you are invoking your statutory right to cancel under Irish law. Keep a copy of this email for evidence.
Step 2: allow 14 days for a response
MetaMask is required to respond to cancellation requests within 14 days. If you hear nothing after 14 days, proceed to the next step. If they refuse or offer a partial refund, keep their response.
Step 3: escalate to the competition and consumer protection commission
If MetaMask does not comply with your cancellation request, you can lodge a formal complaint with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) at https://www.ccpc.ie/. The CCPC investigates consumer law violations and can compel MetaMask to refund you and cease unfair billing practices. Yafee has helped thousands of Irish consumers file CCPC complaints when companies refuse to honour cancellations.
Step 4: dispute charges with your bank
If MetaMask continues to charge you after cancellation, contact your bank or card issuer and request a chargeback or dispute. Provide your bank with screenshots of your cancellation request, MetaMask's response, and any timeline of unauthorised charges. Your bank can reverse these charges on your behalf.
Use this checklist to ensure you've completed every step required to cancel MetaMask and stop all charges.
| Task |
Status |
Date completed |
| Screenshot your current billing page |
❏ Done |
|
| Cancel all paid subscriptions within MetaMask settings |
❏ Done |
|
| Cancel any linked Infura or third-party developer plans |
❏ Done |
|
| Submit account deletion request to MetaMask Support |
❏ Done |
|
| Save all cancellation confirmation emails and ticket numbers |
❏ Done |
|
| Check your bank statement 30 days after cancellation for new charges |
❏ Done |
|
If you're cancelling MetaMask because you prefer another wallet provider, the table below compares some popular alternatives available to Irish users.
| Wallet |
Free core wallet? |
Paid subscriptions |
Ireland support |
| MetaMask |
Yes |
Metal card, IPFS, developer credits |
Yes |
| Coinbase Wallet |
Yes |
Premium tiers available |
Yes |
| Ledger Live |
Yes |
Hardware wallet purchase required |
Yes |
| Trust Wallet |
Yes |
None (free only) |
Yes |
| MyEtherWallet |
Yes |
Premium analytics optional |
Yes |
Cancelling your MetaMask account requires you to cancel each paid subscription separately, then request formal account deletion through MetaMask Support. You have 14 days to request a full refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and you can cancel at any time after that without paying penalties. If MetaMask refuses to process your cancellation, you can escalate to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) or dispute the charges with your bank.
The key steps are: identify what you're paying for, cancel each service individually, request account deletion in writing, monitor your bank statement, and escalate immediately if charges continue. Yafee has compiled this guide to help Irish consumers understand their legal rights and take action confidently. If you need further assistance understanding your consumer rights or filing a complaint, Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions and recover refunds from major service providers.
MetaMask Support contact information: Email: [email protected] | Help Center: https://support.metamask.io/ | Zendesk: https://metamask.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Irish consumer authority: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), https://www.ccpc.ie/, Tel: +353 1 402 5555