How to cancel Leetcode in malaysia and avoid unwanted auto-renewals
What is Leetcode and why malaysian users often forget to cancel
Leetcode is an online coding practice platform used by software engineers, students, and job seekers across Malaysia to prepare for technical interviews. The service operates on a freemium model, meaning you can access basic features at no cost, then upgrade to Premium if you want company-specific questions, official solutions, advanced filtering, and interview-focused tools.
The problem occurs because Leetcode's subscription renews automatically unless you cancel before your next billing date. Many Malaysian users sign up during hiring season or exam preparation, then forget the renewal date arrives. By the time you realise another charge has hit your bank account, weeks or months may have passed.
The paid tiers and pricing in malaysia
Leetcode offers two primary paid options for Malaysian users. Premium Monthly costs RM157.50 and renews every 30 days. Premium Annual costs RM1,875.00 and renews every 12 months. The annual plan appears cheaper on a per-month basis, but only makes financial sense if you genuinely use the platform for the full year.
If you subscribed through the Leetcode website directly, cancellation must happen in your account. If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you must cancel through that platform instead, not through Leetcode's website alone. This is a critical distinction that Yafee has observed catches many Malaysian users off guard.
| Plan type |
Price (MYR) |
Billing cycle |
Best for |
| Free (Freemium) |
RM0 |
Ongoing |
Basic coding practice, no interview prep |
| Premium Monthly |
RM157.50 |
Every 30 days |
Short-term interview prep (1-2 months) |
| Premium Annual |
RM1,875.00 |
Every 12 months |
Year-long study commitment |
Why you should cancel if you no longer need the service
Once your interview cycle ends or your coding goals shift, keeping an active subscription wastes money. Leetcode's auto-renewal means you will be charged automatically every month or year unless you take action. In Malaysia, the Consumer Protection Act 1999 (CPA 1999) protects your right to cancel a contract, and Leetcode's terms require they stop charging you after you submit a valid cancellation request.
Yafee recommends cancelling at least 7 days before your renewal date to allow processing time. If you cancel on the renewal date itself, you may still be charged for the next cycle, and you will then need to request a refund from Leetcode's billing team.
Your consumer rights when cancelling Leetcode in malaysia
Malaysian law protects your right to cancel digital services and stop recurring charges. Here is what the law says and how it applies to your situation.
What the consumer protection act 1999 says about subscriptions
The Consumer Protection Act 1999 (CPA 1999) is Malaysia's primary consumer protection statute. Section 49A of the CPA 1999 addresses unsolicited goods and services, and it establishes that you have the right to refuse or cancel a service. Furthermore, if a service provider continues to charge you after you have cancelled, they are in breach of your consumer rights and may be subject to enforcement action by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP).
The law does not require Leetcode to offer you a refund for time already used, but it does require them to stop charging you immediately after you submit a cancellation request. In practice, this means you should cancel before your next billing date to avoid a fresh charge.
Your legal position
You have the right to cancel your Leetcode subscription at any time. Leetcode must stop all recurring charges after you submit a cancellation request through the correct channel (their website, or the app store where you subscribed). If Leetcode charges you after you have cancelled, you can request a refund and escalate the dispute to KPDNHEP if Leetcode refuses to act. Yafee advises keeping all cancellation confirmation screenshots and emails as proof of your cancellation request.
Methods to cancel Leetcode based on where you subscribed
Your cancellation method depends on the payment channel you used when you signed up. Cancelling in the wrong place is the most common reason cancellation fails in Malaysia.
Cancel if you subscribed directly through the Leetcode website
If you entered your credit card or debit card details directly on leetcode.com, you cancel inside your Leetcode account dashboard. Navigate to your account settings, find the subscription or billing section, and select the cancellation option. Leetcode's support documentation at support.leetcode.com confirms this is the official route.
- Sign in to your Leetcode account at leetcode.com.
- Click your profile icon or account menu (usually in the top-right corner).
- Select "Account settings" or "Subscription" from the dropdown menu.
- Look for a section labelled "Manage subscription", "Billing", or "Membership".
- Click "Cancel subscription" or "Turn off auto-renewal".
- Confirm the cancellation by selecting "Yes, cancel" or similar confirmation button.
- Take a screenshot of the confirmation message showing the cancellation date.
- Check your email for a cancellation confirmation from Leetcode within 24 hours.
Cancel if you subscribed through apple app store
If you purchased Leetcode Premium through the Apple App Store on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you must cancel through your Apple ID account, not through Leetcode itself. This is because Apple manages the subscription billing, not Leetcode.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Tap or click your Apple ID profile at the top (usually your name or photo).
- Select "Subscriptions".
- Find "Leetcode" in the subscriptions list.
- Tap or click "Leetcode" to open its details.
- Select "Cancel subscription" or "Cancel free trial".
- Confirm by selecting "Confirm" when prompted.
- Take a screenshot showing the subscription is now marked as "Expires on [date]".
Cancel if you subscribed through google play store
If you purchased Leetcode Premium through Google Play Store on an Android phone or tablet, you cancel through your Google Play account, not through Leetcode's website. Google manages the billing and auto-renewal, so Leetcode cannot stop the charge unless you cancel in Google Play.
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Select "Manage subscriptions".
- Tap "Leetcode".
- Select "Cancel subscription".
- Choose a reason for cancellation (optional) and tap "Continue".
- Tap "Cancel subscription" again to confirm.
- Take a screenshot of the confirmation showing your access ends on a specific date.
When to cancel and how to track your renewal date
Timing your cancellation correctly ensures you do not get charged twice. Here is how to find your renewal date and cancel on schedule.
Find your next billing date
Your renewal date is shown in your account subscription settings or on your latest billing email. Log in to Leetcode and check the "Subscription" or "Billing" section. You will see text like "Your next billing date is 15 March 2025". Alternatively, check your email inbox for a receipt from Leetcode or the app store showing the renewal date.
Yafee advises cancelling at least 7 days before this date. If your renewal date is 15 March, cancel by 8 March at the latest. This gives Leetcode time to process your cancellation and confirm it before your card is charged.
Cancel before the renewal date to avoid a double charge
If you cancel after the renewal date, you will already have been charged. In that case, you must submit a refund request to Leetcode's billing team immediately (see the refund section below).
If you cancel before the renewal date, no new charge will occur. You will retain access to Premium features until midnight on your renewal date, then your account will revert to Free. This is normal and intended behaviour.
How to request a refund if you were charged after cancelling
If Leetcode charged you after you submitted a cancellation request, or if you were charged by mistake, you have the right to request a refund under consumer law. Here is the process.
Contact leetcode's billing department with your evidence
Email Leetcode's billing team at [email protected] with the following information:
- Your Leetcode account email address.
- The date you submitted your cancellation request (include a screenshot).
- The date you were charged after cancelling (include the bank transaction reference).
- A clear statement: "I cancelled my subscription on [date], but was charged on [date]. I request a full refund of RM[amount]."
- Attach screenshots of your cancellation confirmation, your bank statement showing the charge, and any emails from Leetcode confirming the cancellation.
In accordance with Malaysian consumer law, Leetcode should respond to your refund request within 14 days. If they refuse or do not respond, you can escalate to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP).
Escalate to the malaysian consumer authority if Leetcode refuses
If Leetcode does not refund you within 14 days, or if they refuse your refund request without valid reason, you can lodge a complaint with KPDNHEP. The ministry enforces the Consumer Protection Act 1999 and can investigate unfair billing practices.
Contact KPDNHEP through their official website at kpdnhep.gov.my or visit your local KPDNHEP office. Provide them with copies of all your email correspondence with Leetcode, your cancellation proof, and bank evidence of the charge.
Common mistakes that prevent cancellation in malaysia
Most failed cancellations are preventable. Here are the traps Yafee sees repeatedly and how to sidestep them.
Mistake 1: cancelling only on leetcode's website if you subscribed through an app store
This is the single most common error. If you bought your subscription through Apple App Store or Google Play, cancelling on Leetcode's website does nothing. The app store, not Leetcode, controls your renewal. You must cancel through Apple Settings or Google Play Store, not Leetcode's account page. Many Malaysian users do this and then get charged because they cancelled in the wrong place.
Mistake 2: cancelling on the day of renewal or after
If your renewal date is Friday and you cancel on Friday, you will almost certainly be charged. Billing systems process overnight or early morning, so the charge hits before your cancellation is processed. Cancel at least 7 days early to be safe.
Mistake 3: not saving cancellation proof
If a dispute arises and Yafee advises you to escalate, you need screenshots of your cancellation confirmation and the date it was completed. Without this proof, KPDNHEP cannot help you. Take a screenshot the moment you see the cancellation confirmation.
Mistake 4: confusing "cancel" with "pause" or "turn off notifications"
Some interfaces offer an option to "pause" or "turn off auto-renewal", which sounds like cancellation but is not the same thing. Look for the word "cancel" explicitly. If the option says "pause subscription", your account is still active and you are still being charged.
What happens after you cancel Leetcode
Understanding what occurs after cancellation helps you plan your study schedule and avoid confusion. Here is what you need to know.
You keep premium access until your renewal date
When you cancel, you do not lose access immediately. You retain full Premium access until midnight on your renewal date. If your renewal date is 15 March and you cancel on 10 March, you can still use all Premium features until 14 March at 11:59 PM. On 15 March, your access downgrades to Free and all Premium features are locked.
You lose access to locked features and archived data
After your Premium access expires, you cannot see company-specific questions, advanced filters, or your saved solutions to locked problems. Any problems you solved during the Premium period remain in your free account history, but problems marked as Premium-only become inaccessible. If you need to save or export your practice history, do this before your access expires.
You can resubscribe later without penalty
Cancelling does not close your account or delete your profile. You can resubscribe at any time and your account history will still be there. There is no penalty for cancelling and restarting a subscription, so you can cancel now and rejoin later if your needs change.
If you no longer need Leetcode, you may want to explore free or cheaper alternatives. Here is how popular platforms compare.
| Platform |
Cost (MYR) |
Interview prep focus |
Company-specific questions |
Best for |
| Leetcode Free |
RM0 |
Limited |
No |
Learning basic algorithms |
| HackerRank |
RM0 (free tier available) |
Moderate |
No |
Competitive programming |
| Codewars |
RM0 |
Low |
No |
Casual coding challenges |
| NeetCode |
RM0 (YouTube) + optional premium |
High |
Yes (via discussions) |
Interview prep with video explanations |
| Exercism |
RM0 |
Low |
No |
Language learning and mentoring |
Cancellation checklist before you hit submit
Use this checklist to ensure you cancel correctly and have proof afterward. Tick each box before and after cancellation.
- I have identified where I subscribed: Leetcode website / Apple App Store / Google Play Store (select one).
- I have located my next renewal date in my account settings or billing email.
- I am cancelling at least 7 days before the renewal date.
- I have taken a screenshot of my current subscription status showing the plan name and renewal date.
- I have opened the cancellation page in the correct location (Leetcode, Apple Settings, or Google Play).
- I have confirmed the cancellation by clicking "Yes, cancel" or selecting the final confirmation button.
- I have taken a screenshot of the cancellation confirmation message.
- I have checked my email for a cancellation confirmation from Leetcode or the app store within 24 hours.
- I have saved all confirmation emails and screenshots in a folder for my records.
- I will monitor my bank account to ensure no charge appears on or after my renewal date.
How yafee helps you cancel subscriptions safely and on time
Yafee (yafee.com) is Malaysia's leading contract cancellation guide platform. We specialise in helping Malaysian consumers cancel recurring digital subscriptions, memberships, and services without losing money to unwanted auto-renewals.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel Leetcode, streaming services, gym memberships, and SaaS tools by providing step-by-step guides tailored to Malaysia's consumer law. Every guide on Yafee is grounded in the Consumer Protection Act 1999 and references the correct escalation authority (KPDNHEP) if disputes arise.
When you use Yafee's resources, you gain access to:
- Platform-specific cancellation steps (website, iOS, Android).
- Pricing tables showing whether your subscription offers value.
- Timing advice to avoid double charges.
- Refund templates and escalation procedures under Malaysian law.
- Comparisons to cheaper or free alternatives.
- Checklists to keep you organised before and after cancellation.
Yafee combines legal precision with practical simplicity. We do not use jargon without explaining it first, and every piece of advice is backed by statute, not guesswork. If you are ready to cancel Leetcode or any other recurring service in Malaysia, Yafee is the guide you need to do it right the first time.
If you need to contact Leetcode directly to confirm your cancellation or request a refund, use the following details.
Leetcode billing contact:
Email: [email protected]
Support portal: support.leetcode.com
Phone: Not published (email is the primary contact method)
Response time: 24-48 hours (typical, but not guaranteed)
Language: English only
When you email, include your account email, the date of cancellation, and a clear description of your issue. Keep copies of all correspondence and take screenshots of every response. If Leetcode does not resolve your issue within 14 days, escalate to KPDNHEP at kpdnhep.gov.my.
Cancelling Leetcode in Malaysia is straightforward once you know which platform to use and when to act. Follow the steps above, save your proof, and avoid the common mistakes. If you need further guidance on cancelling Leetcode or any other subscription, Yafee (yafee.com) is here to walk you through it. We have helped thousands of Malaysian consumers take control of their recurring charges and stop paying for services they no longer use. Start your cancellation today with confidence, backed by Malaysian consumer law.