How to cancel Relvpn in malaysia and protect your account from further charges
What Relvpn is and why you might want to cancel
Relvpn is a virtual private network (VPN) service that operates on a freemium model, meaning it offers both a free tier and paid subscription options to users in Malaysia.
Understanding relvpn's service structure
Relvpn provides two distinct plans. The free plan grants you 300MB of data at full speed, after which your connection throttles to 160 kbps. The paid subscription removes these restrictions entirely, offering unlimited data, full-speed browsing across all locations, simultaneous device support for up to 5 devices, and automatic renewal to maintain continuous protection.
For Malaysian users, the free tier appears at RM0.00, while paid plans display pricing in local currency depending on your selected subscription duration. Payment processing occurs through three channels: Stripe (direct web billing), Apple App Store (for iPhone and iPad), or Google Play (for Android devices). Your cancellation route depends entirely on which payment method you used when you subscribed.
When cancellation becomes necessary
You may decide to cancel Relvpn for several legitimate reasons. Perhaps your data usage patterns have changed, or you prefer an alternative VPN provider with better performance in Malaysia. You might also be consolidating subscriptions to reduce monthly expenses. Regardless of your reason, the Malaysian Consumer Protection Act 1999 grants you specific rights when terminating service contracts, and Yafee exists to help you navigate this process with confidence and clarity.
Your consumer rights under malaysian law
When you hold a subscription with Relvpn, Malaysian consumer protection legislation forms the foundation of your cancellation rights.
Legal framework protecting your cancellation
The Consumer Protection Act 1999 requires that any business operating in Malaysia must provide clear, transparent information about subscription terms, billing dates, and cancellation procedures. Furthermore, you retain the right to terminate a service contract, and the service provider must process your cancellation request without imposing unreasonable obstacles or penalty charges beyond what the original terms explicitly permit.
The Act also protects you against unfair contract terms. If Relvpn's terms attempt to charge you cancellation fees, impose excessive notice periods, or make the cancellation process deliberately obscure, these clauses may be found unfair or unenforceable. Your legal position is straightforward: you own the decision to stop paying, and the company must respect that decision promptly.
Your legal position in practice
In practical terms, this means you can cancel Relvpn at any point in your billing cycle without penalty, so long as you provide notice before your next automatic renewal charges your card. If Relvpn charges you after you have cancelled, the Consumer Protection Act 1999 empowers you to dispute the charge through your bank or payment processor. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Content Board (CMMC) and the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FMCA) can escalate complaints if Relvpn refuses to acknowledge your cancellation or refund unauthorised charges.
Pricing and what you are paying for in malaysia
Understanding Relvpn's cost structure helps you determine whether cancellation aligns with your budget and usage needs.
Pricing breakdown by plan
| Plan |
Price (MYR) |
Data limit |
Speed |
Devices |
Auto-renewal |
| Free tier |
RM0.00 |
300MB monthly |
Full then throttled to 160 kbps |
1 |
No |
| Paid plan |
Varies by term |
Unlimited |
Full speed always |
Up to 5 simultaneous |
Yes |
The free plan serves occasional users who connect to public WiFi infrequently and need basic encryption. However, if you stream video, download files regularly, or manage multiple devices simultaneously, the paid subscription becomes the economical choice. Since pricing depends on whether you select monthly, quarterly, or annual billing, your cancellation timeline should align with your billing cycle to avoid unintended charges.
Identifying your payment method before cancellation
The single most common reason users face repeated charges after cancelling Relvpn is cancelling in the wrong location.
Determine where you subscribed
Your first step must be pinpointing your payment method, because Relvpn processes subscriptions through three separate systems. Each requires its own cancellation procedure.
- Check your latest email receipt from Relvpn
- Look for the payment processor name: Stripe, Apple, or Google
- Note the full amount charged and the exact date
- Identify your billing cycle length (monthly, quarterly, or annual)
- Review your bank or credit card statement
- Search for "Relvpn" or the payment processor name
- Screenshot the transaction showing amount and date
- Check your app store account if you subscribed on mobile
- iPhone users: open App Store, tap your profile icon, select "Subscriptions"
- Android users: open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions" then "Subscriptions"
Document everything before you cancel
Take screenshots of three critical pieces of information now, before you proceed further. First, capture your current plan page showing the subscription status and next billing date. Second, save your most recent receipt or billing statement with the amount and date. Third, note the exact date your subscription renews. This documentation protects you if Relvpn disputes your cancellation or your bank requests evidence of when you attempted to stop the charges. Yafee recommends maintaining these records for at least 12 months.
Your cancellation method depends entirely on where you subscribed; this section walks you through each platform systematically.
Cancelling a web subscription paid via stripe
If you subscribed directly on Relvpn's website and your receipt shows Stripe as the payment processor, you must cancel through your Relvpn account dashboard.
- Log in to your Relvpn account on the website
- Enter your email and password
- If you have forgotten your password, use the "Forgot Password" link
- Navigate to your account settings or billing section
- Look for tabs or menu items labelled "Account", "Billing", "Subscription", or "Manage Subscription"
- Click the section that displays your current plan and renewal date
- Locate your active subscription
- Your paid plan should be clearly listed with the next billing date
- Look for a button or link labelled "Cancel", "Stop Subscription", "Downgrade", or "Manage Plan"
- Click the cancellation option
- Relvpn may display a retention screen offering discounts or pauses; ignore these
- Continue to the final confirmation screen
- Do not stop midway through this process
- Confirm your cancellation
- You should receive a final confirmation message on screen
- Check your email within 5 minutes for a cancellation confirmation from Relvpn
- Screenshot this confirmation and save it to your records
- Verify the next day that your status shows "cancelled" or "free plan"
- Log back in and check your subscription page
- Ensure no pending charges appear in your account
Cancelling an iPhone subscription through apple app store
If you subscribed to Relvpn via the Apple App Store on your iPhone or iPad, you must cancel through Apple's system, not through Relvpn itself.
- Open the App Store app on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner
- Tap "Subscriptions"
- You will see a list of all your active subscriptions
- Look for "Relvpn" in this list
- Tap "Relvpn" from your subscriptions list
- The subscription details page will open
- You will see your renewal date and the amount Apple will charge
- Tap "Cancel Subscription"
- This button appears at the bottom of the subscription details page
- Apple may ask why you are cancelling; you can select a reason or skip
- Confirm your cancellation when prompted
- Apple will ask you to confirm that you want to cancel
- Tap "Confirm" or "Yes" to proceed
- Take a screenshot of the cancellation confirmation
- The subscription status should change to "Expires" with a date
- Save this image as proof of cancellation
Cancelling an android subscription through google play
If you subscribed on Relvpn through Google Play on an Android device, you must cancel through Google's system.
- Open the Google Play app on your Android device
- Tap your profile icon in the top right corner
- Select "Payments and subscriptions"
- A menu will appear with payment options
- Tap "Subscriptions"
- Google will display all your active subscriptions
- Find and tap "Relvpn"
- Tap "Cancel subscription"
- This option appears on the subscription details page
- Google may display a cancellation reason form; complete it if you wish
- Confirm your cancellation
- Google will ask you to verify your cancellation request
- Tap "Yes, cancel subscription" to complete the process
- Document your cancellation
- Take a screenshot showing the subscription as cancelled or "Expires on [date]"
- Store this alongside your payment records
Once you have cancelled, several predictable events occur; understanding this timeline reduces unnecessary worry.
Your access and billing after cancellation
After cancellation, you retain access to Relvpn until your current billing period ends. For example, if your annual plan renews on 15 September and you cancel on 20 August, you continue using the full paid service until 15 September. No charge will be deducted on that date because your subscription has been terminated. If you subscribed monthly and cancel on the 10th of a month with a 20th billing date, you keep access until the 20th, at which point access automatically downgrades to the free tier.
Your account will not be deleted; you can log in anytime and resume the free plan or resubscribe to a paid plan without penalty. No refund will be issued for unused time unless Malaysian consumer law or Relvpn's own terms explicitly guarantee pro-rata refunds, which is rare with VPN services.
Email confirmations and documentation
Within one business day, you should receive an email confirmation from either Relvpn, Apple, or Google confirming that your subscription has been cancelled. If you do not receive this email after 48 hours, your cancellation may not have processed correctly. Check your spam folder first; if it is not there, log back into your account and verify the subscription status manually. Yafee advises saving all confirmation emails permanently, as they serve as proof if billing disputes arise later.
If you are charged after cancellation
If a charge appears on your card after you have cancelled, act immediately to dispute it.
Steps to dispute an unauthorised charge
- Gather your cancellation proof
- Screenshots of the cancellation confirmation
- Emails from Relvpn, Apple, or Google confirming cancellation
- The cancellation date and time
- Contact your bank or card issuer
- Call the customer service number on the back of your card
- Explain that you cancelled your subscription before the charge date
- Provide all documentation of your cancellation
- Request a chargeback or refund
- Your bank can reverse the charge directly
- This typically takes 5 to 10 business days
- If your bank declines your dispute, escalate to the Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP)
- The FSCP handles complaints against banks and payment processors
- File a complaint if your bank refuses to acknowledge your cancellation proof
Contacting Relvpn directly about billing errors
Public research into Relvpn's Malaysian contact details reveals limited readily available support channels. You should attempt to contact Relvpn through its website support form or in-app help center if one exists. Include your cancellation proof and the date of the erroneous charge. However, response times may be slow, so pursue your bank dispute simultaneously. If Relvpn does not respond within 14 days, escalate your complaint to the FMCA or the CMMC, which can pressure the company to refund you.
Refund eligibility and timelines in malaysia
Understanding refund law protects you if Relvpn charges you after cancellation or you believe you are entitled to compensation.
When Relvpn must refund you
Under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, you may be entitled to a refund in these specific circumstances. First, if you cancelling within a statutory cooling-off period (typically 14 days from purchase), and Relvpn's terms explicitly permit this, you have a valid refund claim. Second, if Relvpn charges you after you have demonstrated clear proof of cancellation, the charge is unauthorised and must be reversed. Third, if the service is unavailable or materially defective (for instance, the VPN does not function at all in Malaysia), you can demand a refund for the period affected.
However, if your reason for cancellation is simply that you no longer need the service, Relvpn is under no legal obligation to refund fees already paid. This is standard practice across the SaaS industry and in Malaysia.
Refund timelines
If Relvpn agrees to refund you or is legally required to do so, the refund must be processed within 30 days. The funds may take a further 3 to 5 business days to appear in your bank account, depending on your bank's processing speed. If 35 days pass and you have not received the refund, contact your bank and Relvpn together to trace the refund status. Yafee recommends maintaining records of the refund request date and following up proactively.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling Relvpn
Most cancellation failures stem from preventable errors; avoiding these pitfalls will ensure your subscription terminates cleanly and permanently.
Cancelling in the wrong system
The most frequent mistake is cancelling your Relvpn account instead of your actual subscription. Deleting your account does not cancel your recurring payment. If you subscribed through Apple App Store, deleting the Relvpn app or your account does nothing; Apple will still charge you on your renewal date. Similarly, if you paid via Stripe on the web, closing your Relvpn login does not stop the charge. You must explicitly cancel the subscription within the correct platform: the Relvpn dashboard for Stripe, Apple App Store for iPhone, or Google Play for Android. Triple-check that you have cancelled in the payment system that actually processes your bill, not merely in the app or account.
Cancelling too close to the billing date
If your renewal date is tomorrow and you cancel today, an automated charge may have already been queued by your payment processor before your cancellation request reaches the system. Card processors and app stores operate with a processing lag of 12 to 48 hours. Consequently, you should cancel at least 2 to 3 days before your renewal date to guarantee the charge does not go through. If you miss this window and are charged, follow the chargeback procedure outlined earlier in this guide.
Not documenting the cancellation
If you cancel but take no screenshots or save no confirmation emails, you have no proof if a billing dispute arises. Your bank will ask for evidence of your cancellation attempt, and a verbal claim that "I cancelled in July" will not suffice. Capture screenshots of the cancellation confirmation before you close the app or browser. Save the confirmation email. These documents are your legal shield against unauthorised charges. Yafee considers this documentation non-negotiable.
Assuming the free tier stops charges
Some users think that downgrading to the free plan cancels automatic renewal. Downgrading and cancelling are different actions. If you have a paid subscription with auto-renewal enabled, downgrading to the free tier ends the paid service but does not technically cancel the subscription record. To ensure no future charges, you must explicitly click "Cancel Subscription", not merely select the free plan. Verify your subscription status after downgrading to confirm cancellation is marked as "cancelled" or "expired", not just "inactive".
A practical checklist before and after cancellation
This checklist ensures you execute your cancellation flawlessly and maintain evidence of each step.
| Task |
Timing |
Completed |
| Identify your payment method (Stripe, Apple, or Google) |
Before cancellation |
[ ] |
| Screenshot your subscription page showing renewal date |
Before cancellation |
[ ] |
| Save your latest receipt or billing statement |
Before cancellation |
[ ] |
| Cancel through the correct platform (web, App Store, or Google Play) |
2 to 3 days before renewal |
[ ] |
| Capture the cancellation confirmation screen |
Immediately after cancellation |
[ ] |
| Save the cancellation confirmation email |
Within 48 hours |
[ ] |
| Log in to verify subscription now shows cancelled or expired |
Next day |
[ ] |
| Check your bank statement on the renewal date to confirm no charge |
On renewal date |
[ ] |
| If charged, dispute the charge with your bank immediately |
Within 3 days of erroneous charge |
[ ] |
When to escalate your complaint beyond Relvpn
If Relvpn ignores your cancellation or refuses to stop charging, Malaysian consumer authorities exist to enforce your rights.
Escalation pathways if Relvpn refuses to respond
Your first escalation route is the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FMCA), which represents consumer interests and can lodge formal complaints on your behalf. If Relvpn fails to respond to your cancellation request within 14 days, or if a charge persists after you have cancelled with proof, file a complaint with the FMCA detailing your cancellation evidence.
Your second route is the Communications and Multimedia Content Board (CMMC) if Relvpn is classified as a digital service provider. The CMMC can compel resolution of disputes and impose penalties on non-compliant companies.
Your third route is your bank's chargeback mechanism, which bypasses Relvpn entirely and forces the refund through the payment processor. This option carries the lowest friction and fastest resolution.
Cancelling Relvpn in Malaysia is a straightforward process when you follow the correct payment platform, document each step, and know your consumer rights under the Consumer Protection Act 1999. The critical steps are simple: identify where you subscribed, cancel at least 2 to 3 days before renewal, screenshot every confirmation, and monitor your bank statement on the renewal date.
If Relvpn charges you after cancellation, your bank and the FMCA are powerful allies in recovering your money. You are not obligated to tolerate repeated charges, and Malaysian law firmly protects your right to terminate subscriptions.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions and recover unauthorised charges by providing clear, legally grounded guidance tailored to Malaysian consumer law. Whether you are cancelling Relvpn today or planning to protect yourself against future subscription traps, Yafee at yafee.com remains your trusted resource for transparent, step-by-step cancellation instructions and your consumer rights. Visit Yafee now to explore guides for other services you may wish to cancel and to access tools that help you monitor recurring charges automatically. Your financial autonomy matters, and Yafee is here to defend it.