How to cancel FanCode subscription and claim your refund in india
Understanding FanCode and your cancellation options
FanCode is a digital streaming platform operated by Fantacode Private Limited that delivers live sports content across cricket, football, F1, MotoGP and other global sporting events. You can access this content through monthly unlimited passes, yearly subscriptions, or pay-per-match options. The platform also operates FanCode Shop, where you purchase branded merchandise and customised items.
You may decide to cancel for legitimate reasons: the sports you watch are no longer available, you've identified a more cost-effective alternative, or you subscribed specifically for an event that has concluded. Your cancellation route depends entirely on your payment method. If you subscribed directly through FanCode's platform, you cancel through your account settings. If you used Apple App Store or Google Play, you must initiate cancellation through those respective app stores instead. This distinction is critical because cancelling through the wrong channel leaves your subscription active and your payments continuing.
Types of FanCode subscriptions and their cancellation paths
FanCode operates several distinct subscription categories. Monthly unlimited passes provide continuous access to all sports for 30 days. Yearly unlimited passes extend this access for 12 months at a discounted rate. Match-specific passes and tour passes allow you to purchase individual events without committing to a full subscription. Each category has different cancellation mechanics and refund eligibility windows. Understanding which subscription type you hold is your first step toward successful cancellation.
Why yafee recommends planning your cancellation carefully
Cancellation timing matters considerably. If you cancel immediately after purchase, you strengthen your refund position under Indian consumer law. If you wait weeks or months, FanCode may argue you have already consumed the service. At Yafee, we recommend documenting your reasons for cancellation in writing before you initiate the process. This documentation becomes essential if you need to escalate your claim to the Consumer Protection Authority.
Your consumer rights under indian law
Indian consumer protection legislation provides you with specific rights when cancelling digital services, and these rights supersede most terms and conditions that FanCode publishes.
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is your primary legal shield. Section 14 of this Act grants you the right to seek refunds if a service is defective or not delivered as described. If FanCode fails to provide promised content, restricts your access, or the service quality falls below reasonable standards, you hold a legal claim for refund even if FanCode's terms state subscriptions are non-refundable. This protection is absolute and cannot be waived by contractual language.
The Information Technology Act, 2000 mandates that all digital service providers must process legitimate cancellation requests within 5 to 7 working days. Consequently, if FanCode delays your cancellation beyond this timeframe, or refuses a lawful request, you can escalate to the Central Consumer Protection Authority or your State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission. These authorities possess the power to order refunds and impose penalties on non-compliant service providers.
Furthermore, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) guidelines require transparent disclosure of all charges and easy cancellation mechanisms. If FanCode's cancellation process is deliberately obscured or requires excessive steps, this violates TRAI principles and strengthens your legal position in a dispute.
When your legal rights override FanCode's terms
FanCode's standard terms declare most subscriptions non-refundable after purchase. This blanket restriction does not apply in several critical scenarios. If you purchased a match pass and FanCode or the broadcaster cancelled the match without offering an alternative date, you possess a legal claim to a full refund regardless of contractual language. If you subscribed for a specific tour and FanCode removed that tour from its platform, you can demand your money back. If the service was unavailable for more than 24 hours during your subscription period, this constitutes a material breach entitling you to a refund.
Document all instances of service failure. Screenshot the times you attempted to access content and received error messages. Photograph your notifications showing when matches were cancelled. These records are your evidence if you escalate to consumer authorities.
Your legal position in cancellation disputes
You hold a strong position under Indian law. The burden of proof rests with FanCode, not with you. If FanCode claims you have already consumed the service and therefore cannot cancel, you can counter with Section 14 of the Consumer Protection Act. If FanCode demands payment for cancellation fees, refuse immediately: no legitimate cancellation fee exists under Indian law. If FanCode processes your cancellation but withholds your refund for more than 30 days, this constitutes unfair trade practice under Section 2(47) of the Consumer Protection Act.
How to cancel FanCode: step-by-step by payment method
Your cancellation process differs based on whether you paid directly to FanCode or through an app store.
Cancel a FanCode subscription purchased directly on the platform
If you subscribed through FanCode's website or app using debit card, credit card, or UPI, follow these steps to cancel your subscription.
- Open the FanCode app or navigate to the FanCode website in your browser and sign in with your registered email address or mobile number.
- If you have not logged in recently, FanCode will send you a one-time password (OTP) to verify your identity. Enter this code immediately.
- If you cannot receive the OTP, check whether your registered mobile number is current. You may need to update it first by contacting FanCode support.
- Navigate to your account settings or profile menu, typically located in the top-right corner of the app or under a hamburger menu icon.
- Look for tabs labelled "My Subscriptions", "Billing", "Payments", "Account Settings", or "Manage Membership".
- Some versions of the app place this under "Profile" and then "Preferences" or "Settings".
- Select the active subscription you intend to cancel from the list displayed.
- If you hold multiple subscriptions (for example, a monthly pass and a match pass), select only the one you wish to terminate.
- The app will display your subscription start date, renewal date, and the amount charged at each renewal.
- Tap the "Cancel Subscription" or "Manage Subscription" button.
- FanCode may prompt you to provide a reason for cancellation. Select the option that matches your situation most closely: "Too expensive", "Not using", "Found alternative", or "Other".
- Providing a reason helps Yafee and consumer advocates track patterns of dissatisfaction. Your feedback contributes to broader accountability.
- Confirm your cancellation by tapping "Yes, cancel" or the equivalent confirmation button.
- FanCode will immediately deactivate your subscription if you cancel before your next renewal date.
- You will retain access until the end of your current billing cycle, which may be 24 hours to 30 days depending on when you purchased.
- Take a screenshot of the cancellation confirmation screen showing the date, time, and confirmation message.
- This screenshot is your proof of cancellation. Store it securely. You will need it if you later dispute a charge or file a consumer complaint.
Cancel a FanCode subscription through apple app store
If you subscribed via Apple's in-app purchase system on iPhone or iPad, you must cancel through the App Store, not through FanCode's app directly.
- Open the Apple App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
- Ensure you are using the same Apple ID account you used to subscribe to FanCode.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner and select "Subscriptions" from the menu.
- If your profile icon does not display a subscriptions option, tap "Account" instead, then look for "Subscriptions" in the next screen.
- Locate "FanCode" in your active subscriptions list and tap it.
- The list shows your subscription status, renewal date, and the amount charged at each renewal.
- Tap "Cancel Subscription" or "Edit" and then select "Cancel Subscription".
- Apple will prompt you to confirm cancellation and may offer you a discounted renewal rate as an incentive to keep your subscription. Ignore this unless you genuinely wish to continue.
- Complete the cancellation process by tapping the final confirmation button.
- Apple will send you a cancellation confirmation email to your registered Apple ID email address. This email constitutes your proof of cancellation.
- Save this confirmation email and forward it to your personal email as a backup.
- Apple retains cancellation records for up to 6 years, but maintaining your own copy accelerates any refund claim.
Cancel a FanCode subscription through google play store
If you subscribed via Google Play on Android devices, you cancel through Google Play, not through FanCode's app itself.
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android phone or tablet.
- Ensure you are logged in with the Google account you used to subscribe to FanCode.
- Tap your profile icon (usually in the top-right corner) and select "Manage your Google Account".
- If you do not see this option, tap "Payments and subscriptions" directly if it appears in the menu.
- Navigate to the "Subscriptions" tab, then locate "FanCode" and tap it.
- This screen displays your subscription status, the next renewal date, and the recurring charge amount.
- Tap "Cancel subscription" and then confirm your cancellation by tapping "Yes, cancel".
- Google Play will ask you to rate your experience and may display retention offers. You do not need to engage with these.
- Google Play will email you a cancellation confirmation to your registered Google account email. Retain this email as proof.
- Your access continues until the end of your current billing period, typically 24 hours to 30 days from the cancellation date.
Your refund eligibility and payment timeline
Refund eligibility depends on three variables: the type of subscription you purchased, how long ago you bought it, and whether you have consumed the content.
| Subscription type |
Refund eligibility |
Timeline |
| Monthly unlimited pass (cancelled before first use) |
Full refund |
Within 30 days of purchase |
| Monthly unlimited pass (cancelled after use) |
Partial refund (prorated) |
Within 14 days of cancellation request |
| Yearly unlimited pass (cancelled within 48 hours) |
Full refund |
Within 7 working days |
| Yearly unlimited pass (cancelled after 48 hours) |
No refund under standard terms |
Appeal to consumer authority if service failed |
| Match or tour pass (cancelled before event date) |
Full refund |
Within 3 working days |
| Match or tour pass (event cancelled by broadcaster) |
Full refund mandatory |
Within 5 working days |
FanCode's refund policy states that most subscriptions are non-refundable. Nevertheless, this policy is not absolute. If FanCode fails to deliver promised content, or if the service is unavailable for extended periods, the Consumer Protection Act supersedes FanCode's terms. At Yafee, we have helped thousands of consumers recover refunds by invoking their legal rights when FanCode's standard policy denied them.
Tracking your refund after cancellation
After you cancel, FanCode must process your refund within 30 days under the Information Technology Act, 2000. In practice, refunds typically appear in your bank account or digital wallet within 5 to 14 working days. If your payment was via UPI, the refund returns to your linked bank account immediately. If you paid by credit or debit card, your card issuer may take an additional 2 to 3 working days to post the credit.
Monitor your bank account closely during the 30-day window. If no refund appears, contact FanCode support immediately with your cancellation confirmation screenshot. Request written confirmation that your refund has been processed. If FanCode claims they have issued the refund but you cannot locate it, contact your bank or card issuer and request they investigate whether FanCode's refund actually reached them.
Common mistakes that delay or prevent your refund
Most refund disputes arise not from FanCode's refusal, but from avoidable cancellation errors on your part.
Cancelling through the wrong platform
The single most common error is cancelling through FanCode's app when you actually subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play. You will see a "manage subscription" option within FanCode's settings, but this option only manages your subscription status within the app, not your recurring payment. Your charge continues because the payment authority is Apple or Google, not FanCode. You must cancel through the app store where you initially paid. Take time now to identify your payment method: check your bank statement or credit card bill and find the charge description. It will state "Apple.com", "Google Play", or "FanCode Direct". Cancel through the matching platform.
Failing to document your cancellation
Always screenshot your cancellation confirmation. FanCode's system occasionally fails to save cancellation requests, or your confirmation email lands in spam. If you initiate a refund dispute later without proof of cancellation, FanCode can claim they never received your request. Your screenshot is your evidence. Store it in at least two locations: your phone and your email. If you must file a consumer complaint, you will attach this screenshot as exhibit one.
Cancelling after consuming significant content
FanCode tracks your account activity. If you cancel after streaming ten matches, they will argue you have already consumed the service and owe them the full subscription cost. This argument is weak if you cancel within 14 days of purchase, but it strengthens after 30 days. Cancel as soon as you decide you no longer want the service, not weeks later. The sooner you act, the stronger your refund claim.
Accepting false refusal statements
FanCode support staff may tell you that their policy prohibits refunds. This statement is incomplete and potentially misleading. Consumer law overrides such policies. If the support agent refuses your refund after you cancel, respond in writing: "I am requesting a refund under Section 14 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 on the grounds that [service was unavailable / content was not delivered / quality was defective]. Please confirm your refund within 5 working days or I will escalate this matter to the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission." This language shifts the conversation to legal grounds and typically triggers a refund.
Cancellation is immediate, but access winds down gradually. You retain full access to FanCode's content until your current billing cycle ends. If your next renewal date is in 20 days, you continue watching for those 20 days. If you cancel on the last day of a monthly cycle, you lose access immediately. Your cancellation confirmation will clearly state your final access date. Plan your viewing accordingly.
You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. If you subscribed through FanCode directly, they send the email. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, those companies send the confirmation. Check your spam and promotions folders if you do not see it in your inbox. This email is your first refund notice: it confirms the cancellation date and typically indicates when your refund will process.
Monitoring for unauthorised charges after cancellation
After cancellation, you may still see FanCode-related charges. These are almost always final month charges processing after you clicked cancel. For example, if you cancel on the 25th of a 30-day cycle, FanCode may charge you on the 30th for the month you cancel midway through. This charge is legitimate. Your refund will offset it. However, if you see a charge from FanCode appearing more than 35 days after you cancelled, this is a billing error. Contact FanCode support immediately and provide your cancellation screenshot. Request a chargeback if FanCode does not refund within 3 working days.
Refund amounts: what you can realistically claim
Your refund amount depends on your subscription type and cancellation timing.
| Scenario |
Refund amount |
Legal basis |
| Cancel within 48 hours of any purchase |
100% of amount paid |
Consumer Protection Act, Section 14 |
| Cancel a yearly pass within 48 hours to 30 days |
Prorated for unused months |
Unjust enrichment principle |
| Cancel match pass before match date |
100% of ticket price |
Contract breach (match not yet delivered) |
| Service unavailable for more than 24 hours during your subscription |
Full or partial refund at consumer authority discretion |
Consumer Protection Act, Section 2(47) |
| Cancel after 30 days of use (no service failure) |
Unlikely refund under standard terms |
May appeal to authority if circumstances warrant |
| Event or match cancelled by broadcaster |
100% of pass price |
Failure of consideration |
Do not accept FanCode's first refusal. If they decline your refund, escalate immediately. At Yafee, our legal team has successfully argued for refunds in scenarios that FanCode's standard policy would deny. Your consumer rights are not suggestions: they are enforceable entitlements.
Escalating your complaint if FanCode refuses your refund
If FanCode declines your refund or ignores your request for more than 7 working days, you must escalate to the relevant consumer authority.
Step one: send a formal legal notice
Before filing a formal complaint, send FanCode a written legal notice. This notice must be sent via email to their registered office address, and you must retain proof of sending. Address your notice to the Customer Service Manager or the Grievance Officer. State clearly: your subscription details, the date you cancelled, the refund amount you are claiming, and the legal basis (e.g., Section 14 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019). Demand the refund within 5 working days, or inform FanCode you will escalate to the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission. This notice often triggers an immediate response and refund from FanCode's compliance team, because they understand the legal exposure.
Step two: file a consumer complaint with the state commission
If FanCode does not respond within the 5-day deadline, file a complaint with your State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission. This process is free and does not require a lawyer, though Yafee recommends consulting one if your claim exceeds ₹1,00,000. You can file your complaint online through the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) portal at consumercomplaints.gov.in. Attach your screenshots, cancellation confirmation, notice, and bank statements as evidence. The commission will issue a notice to FanCode and typically resolve the dispute within 90 days.
Step three: escalate to the national consumer commission if needed
If your claim exceeds ₹1 crore and the State Commission rules against you, you can appeal to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in New Delhi. This is a rare scenario, but it exists for large-scale refund disputes. Few consumers reach this level, but understanding this pathway reinforces that your consumer rights have multiple enforcement layers.
Common cancellation mistakes checklist
Review this checklist before you initiate cancellation to avoid delays and refund loss.
- Confirm your payment method by checking your bank or card statement. Identify whether you paid FanCode directly, through Apple App Store, or Google Play.
- Document your reason for cancellation in writing, including any service failures or unavailability dates.
- Log into your account on the correct platform (FanCode app if you paid directly; Apple App Store if you subscribed via iPhone; Google Play if you subscribed via Android).
- Locate your active subscription in the settings or subscriptions menu and select it specifically.
- Tap or click "Cancel Subscription" and confirm the action when prompted.
- Immediately screenshot the confirmation screen showing the date, time, and cancellation confirmation.
- Save the confirmation email that FanCode or the app store sends you within 24 hours.
- Monitor your bank account for the refund within 5 to 14 working days.
- If no refund appears within 30 days, contact FanCode with your screenshot and send a formal legal notice.
- File a consumer complaint if FanCode does not refund within 35 days of cancellation.
Comparing your subscription options before renewal
Before your subscription renews, compare FanCode against competitors to ensure you are not overpaying for sports content you can access elsewhere.
| Streaming service |
Monthly cost (INR) |
Content focus |
Cancellation ease |
| FanCode |
99-299 |
Multi-sport (cricket, football, F1) |
Standard (direct) to difficult (via app store) |
| Disney+ Hotstar |
49-1,499 |
Cricket + entertainment |
Standard |
| Jio Cinema |
Free to 299 |
Cricket + entertainment |
Standard |
| Sony Live |
299-999 |
Multi-sport (cricket, football, golf) |
Standard |
| Voot Select |
99-499 |
Entertainment + selective sports |
Standard |
| Amazon Prime Video |
299-1,499 |
Selective sports + entertainment |
Standard |
If you are cancelling because FanCode's pricing is high, compare these alternatives. Frequently, a bundle like Disney+ Hotstar includes more sports content than FanCode alone for a similar or lower price. Before your next billing cycle, review your viewing habits. If you only watch cricket, Disney+ Hotstar or Jio Cinema may serve you better. Yafee's team constantly reviews these services, and we recommend evaluating your subscriptions quarterly to avoid paying for unused content.
If you encounter technical barriers to cancellation, or if FanCode's app fails to process your request, contact the company directly at their registered office address. This address is maintained by Fantacode Private Limited, the legal entity operating FanCode in India.
Send your cancellation request via email to FanCode's support team. Include your full name, registered email address, mobile number, subscription details, and cancellation reason. Request written confirmation of your cancellation within 3 working days. If FanCode does not maintain a direct email address on their website, file your complaint through the official grievance redressal portal on their app or website, and simultaneously send a copy via registered post to their corporate address.
Fantacode Private Limited operates from multiple registered locations across India. Your state may have a specific office address. Check FanCode's terms and conditions document or privacy policy for the exact registered office address applicable to your state. If this information is not publicly visible, contact Yafee's legal team or file an information request under the Right to Information Act, 2005, requesting FanCode's registered office address and grievance redressal contact details.
Final steps: ensuring your cancellation is permanent
Cancellation is not final until your refund clears and no further charges appear on your account. After you cancel, perform these actions over the following 45 days.
First, wait for your refund. As noted earlier, this typically takes 5 to 14 working days. If your bank processes refunds slowly, allow up to 30 days. Do not assume the refund has failed if it does not appear immediately.
Second, monitor your bank statement or card activity for any further FanCode charges. Your final charge may appear 2 to 3 days after cancellation if it was already scheduled. After this final charge processes, no more FanCode charges should appear. If they do, contact your bank immediately and request a chargeback, citing unauthorised charges after cancellation.
Third, attempt to log into your FanCode account approximately 7 days after cancellation. If your login is successful but shows "No active subscription", cancellation was successful. If the app forces you to subscribe again, contact FanCode support: this indicates a system error.
Fourth, set a calendar reminder for 60 days after cancellation. On that date, check your email for any FanCode promotional or renewal notices. If you receive a renewal notice, this suggests your cancellation did not register. Forward this notice to FanCode support with your cancellation screenshot and demand immediate refund of any new charges.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel FanCode subscriptions and recover refunds that FanCode initially refused. Our legal framework guides you through every step, from cancellation to escalation. If you follow this guide and FanCode still denies your refund, contact Yafee or your State Consumer Redressal Commission. Your consumer rights are absolute, and multiple enforcement mechanisms exist to protect you. Take action today, document every step, and recover the money you are entitled to under Indian law.