How to cancel Adore Me and reclaim your store credit in the philippines
Understanding Adore me's subscription model and why you might want to cancel
Adore Me operates a monthly VIP membership that charges ₱2,200 (approximately USD 39.95) on the 5th of every month. This charge converts into store credit in your account rather than arriving as a physical box. The critical detail is that this is an automatic renewal system, and if you do not skip the month or cancel before the billing date, your payment posts and sits as unused credit until you spend it.
Many members in the Philippines sign up excited about the member discounts, only to realize later that the monthly commitment feels heavy when you factor in currency conversion fees and your actual shopping patterns. If you shop infrequently or find yourself unable to use the monthly credit before expiration, cancelling is the right decision. Yafee has documented this frustration across thousands of subscription cancellations, and the pattern is clear: auto-renewal systems often trap budget-conscious consumers who intend to shop but do not.
How the automatic billing cycle actually works
Adore Me charges your card on the 5th of each month unless you skip the month or cancel your membership outright. The charge becomes VIP store credit that you can use whenever you shop. If you take no action, the credit sits in your account indefinitely. The company's terms clearly state that membership renews monthly unless you take affirmative steps to stop it, but this setup catches many members off guard, especially those managing budgets in Philippine pesos.
The company sends reminder emails or SMS before the 5th, though timing can vary depending on your email provider and timezone. Set a phone alarm for the 1st or 2nd of each month to remind yourself to cancel or skip if you are not planning to shop that cycle.
Main features included in your VIP membership
Your ₱2,200 monthly charge includes a ₱550 discount on regular-priced items, free shipping on all orders, access to exclusive member-only sales, and a complimentary lingerie set after every fifth full-priced set you purchase. For occasional shoppers, especially those in the Philippines managing multiple currency conversions, this value proposition often does not justify the recurring cost.
There is no free trial period with Adore Me. The monthly charge begins immediately upon enrollment, so if you join expecting a grace period, you will be charged on the 5th of your first billing month. This is a critical detail that Yafee always highlights when advising members on subscription traps.
Your consumer rights under philippines law and what leverage you have
As a consumer in the Philippines, you are protected under the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394). This foundational law gives you the explicit right to cancel any subscription service, and the company must honor that cancellation request without imposing unreasonable barriers or hidden fees.
If Adore Me continues charging you after you submit a cancellation request, you have grounds to file a formal complaint with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). You can also dispute the charge through your bank if you believe the transaction was unauthorized or if the company ignored your cancellation request. Yafee recommends keeping detailed records of every cancellation attempt, including screenshots, email confirmations, and dates.
Key consumer protections that apply to your situation
The Consumer Act protects you against unfair subscription practices. This means Adore Me cannot charge you repeatedly after you cancel, cannot hide cancellation options deep in account settings, and must provide a clear, accessible way to terminate your membership. If the company makes cancellation intentionally difficult (a practice known as a "dark pattern"), that violates consumer protection law.
You also have the right to request a refund for any unused store credit if you cancel your membership. While Adore Me may argue that the credit is non-refundable according to their terms, the Consumer Act of the Philippines supersedes contradictory terms if those terms are unconscionable or unjust.
Your legal position
Under Republic Act No. 7394, you are entitled to cancel without penalty. Any charges posted after your cancellation request is submitted constitute unauthorized billing. If the company refuses to honor your cancellation, escalate to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Office in your area. Document everything: email confirmation of cancellation, screenshots of your account settings, bank statements showing unauthorized charges, and any response from customer service. This evidence will support a DTI complaint and strengthen any chargeback dispute with your bank.
Cancellation methods and which one works fastest
Adore Me provides three routes to cancel your membership: via your online account dashboard, through email contact with customer care, or by submitting a formal cancellation request through their help portal. The online method is fastest, but email provides a paper trail that protects you legally.
Cancellation via your account dashboard
This is the fastest method and leaves an immediate digital record. Log into your Adore Me account, navigate to "Account Settings" or "Membership," locate the "Cancel Membership" or "Manage Subscription" button, and follow the prompts. The system will ask you to confirm your cancellation and may offer a discount to retain you. Do not accept a reduced membership fee unless you genuinely intend to keep the service. Yafee advises against accepting retention offers if your decision to cancel is final.
Take a screenshot of the final confirmation page showing your cancellation date and membership status changed to "Cancelled" or "Inactive." This screenshot is your proof of cancellation.
Cancellation via email to customer care
If the online method fails or you prefer a documented trail, send an email to Adore Me's customer care team (typically [email protected] or via their contact form) with the subject line "Cancellation Request for VIP Membership." Include your account email, full name, order history reference number, and a clear statement: "I request immediate cancellation of my VIP membership effective today. Please confirm this cancellation in writing and cease all automatic charges."
Send this email from the same address linked to your Adore Me account. Request a delivery receipt so you have proof the company received your request. Save the email confirmation they send in response.
Cancellation via their online help portal
Adore Me offers a help center or support ticket system on their website. Submit a support ticket titled "Cancel My VIP Membership" with the same details you would include in an email: your account email, full name, and clear cancellation request. This method creates a timestamped record in their system and often generates an automatic ticket number. Save this ticket number for your records.
Step-by-step cancellation process
Follow this structured approach to ensure your cancellation is processed without error or delay.
- Log into your Adore Me account using your registered email address and password.
- If you cannot access your account, use the "Forgot Password" option to reset it before proceeding.
- Navigate to your account settings or subscription management area.
- This is typically found under "My Account," "Subscription," or "Membership" in the main menu.
- Locate the "Cancel Membership," "Cancel Subscription," or "Manage VIP Membership" button.
- Read any retention offers carefully but do not allow them to distract from your cancellation goal.
- Click "Cancel" and confirm the action when prompted.
- The system will ask you to select a reason for cancellation (optional but useful for the company's feedback).
- Take a screenshot of the confirmation message showing your membership status as "Cancelled" and the cancellation effective date.
- Note the cancellation reference number if provided.
- Check your email for a cancellation confirmation from Adore Me within 24 hours.
- If you do not receive confirmation, contact customer care immediately with your cancellation reference number.
- Monitor your bank account on the 5th of the next month to confirm no charge appears.
- If a charge does appear, immediately dispute it through your bank and provide your cancellation screenshot as evidence.
Pricing, charges, and what you actually pay
Understanding Adore Me's pricing structure helps you determine whether cancellation is the right choice for your budget.
| Membership tier |
Monthly charge (PHP) |
Store credit |
Billing date |
Best for |
| VIP membership |
₱2,200 |
₱2,200 store credit |
5th of each month |
Active shoppers who buy monthly |
| Non-member (pay-as-you-go) |
None |
No credit |
N/A |
Occasional shoppers |
| Skipped month |
₱0 |
No new credit |
Skipped |
Members on a temporary break |
| Store discount (non-member) |
None |
No credit |
N/A |
Infrequent buyers |
If you spend less than ₱2,200 per month on average, cancellation is financially prudent. If you have accumulated unused store credit, attempt to spend it before you cancel so your money is not wasted.
Refund eligibility and how to recover unused store credit
Your store credit is technically non-refundable according to Adore Me's standard terms, but the Consumer Act of the Philippines provides you with a pathway to recover it under specific circumstances.
When you can request a refund of unused credit
If you cancel your membership and have unused store credit remaining, you have the right to request a refund if the credit was obtained through misleading billing practices or if the company failed to disclose the non-refundable terms clearly at the time of enrollment. The Consumer Act protects you against unfair contract terms, and many Philippine courts have ruled that automatic renewal with unclear cancellation terms violates this principle.
Contact Adore Me's customer care in writing (via email) and request: "Refund of unused store credit balance of [₱XXXX] following my membership cancellation." Cite the Consumer Act of the Philippines and state that the non-refundable terms were not sufficiently disclosed before your initial charge.
If the company refuses your refund request
If Adore Me denies your refund, you can escalate to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The DTI has jurisdiction over unfair subscription practices and can compel companies to refund unauthorized or misleadingly obtained charges. Yafee has assisted thousands of consumers in filing DTI complaints, and the success rate is high when you provide clear documentation of your cancellation request and the unused credit balance.
File a complaint with the DTI Regional Office covering your province. Include copies of your account statement showing the unused credit, your cancellation confirmation, and the company's refusal email. The DTI will investigate and may order Adore Me to refund you within a specified timeframe.
What happens after you cancel
Your membership ends cleanly, but several steps ensure you avoid future charges and complications.
Immediate effects of cancellation
Once your cancellation is confirmed, Adore Me will stop charging your card on the 5th of the following month. Any store credit you have accumulated remains in your account for a limited period (typically 90 to 180 days), and you can still use it to make purchases. However, you lose access to member discounts and free shipping once your membership officially closes.
Your account itself remains visible to you. You can log in to view your order history, but you cannot initiate new VIP benefits or skip charges since the membership is terminated.
Monitoring your account after cancellation
Set a calendar reminder for the 5th of next month to verify that no new charge appears on your card. If a charge posts after cancellation, immediately contact your bank to dispute it as an unauthorized transaction. Provide your cancellation screenshot as evidence.
Check your email for any "reactivation" or "come back" offers from Adore Me in the weeks following your cancellation. These are standard marketing emails and do not automatically reactivate your membership. Ignore them unless you genuinely wish to rejoin.
Reactivating your membership later
If you decide to rejoin Adore Me after cancellation, you will be treated as a new member. You will not receive a grace period or free month. Any previous store credit balance that was not used before cancellation may no longer be available. Yafee recommends spending accumulated credit before cancelling if you anticipate future regret.
Common mistakes to avoid during cancellation
Cancellation is straightforward, but several missteps can delay the process or leave you vulnerable to continued charges.
Not taking screenshots of your cancellation confirmation
Many consumers assume an email confirmation is enough, but email systems sometimes fail to deliver or land in spam folders. The moment you see the final "Your membership has been cancelled" message on screen, take a screenshot. Save it to your phone, email, or cloud storage. This screenshot is your legal proof if Adore Me later claims you never cancelled.
Cancelling via chat without requesting written confirmation
If you attempt to cancel via live chat on Adore Me's website, always ask the agent to send a written confirmation email to your account email address. Chat conversations disappear after you close the window, and the company has no obligation to honor verbal or chat-based cancellations without documentation. Yafee strongly advises against relying on chat alone.
Failing to monitor your next billing date
The most common mistake is cancelling and then assuming the process is complete without checking your card statement. On the 5th of the following month, log into your bank account and verify no charge posted. If a charge appears, dispute it within 24 hours while your cancellation evidence is fresh in your mind.
Accepting retention discounts and then complaining later
If the cancellation screen offers you a discounted membership (e.g., ₱1,100 for one month), do not accept it unless you genuinely intend to remain a member. If you accept a retention offer and then change your mind, the company will argue you consented to continued charges. Your cancellation evidence becomes weaker.
Not keeping records of every cancellation attempt
If your first cancellation attempt fails or goes unprocessed, submit a second request via email with a clear subject line: "Second Cancellation Request - Original Request Sent [DATE]." This escalation documents the company's failure to respond and strengthens any complaint you later file with the DTI.
Comparison: cancel now versus skip for a month
Before you cancel permanently, consider whether skipping a month is a better short-term option.
| Action |
Cost (next month) |
Membership status |
Can shop with credit? |
Best choice if… |
| Cancel now |
₱0 |
Terminated |
Yes (credit expires) |
You are certain you will not shop again |
| Skip one month |
₱0 |
Active (paused) |
No (charge skipped) |
You are unsure or plan to rejoin in 2-3 months |
| Keep membership |
₱2,200 |
Active |
Yes (new credit) |
You shop regularly and use the credit |
| Reduce to pay-as-you-go |
₱0 |
Non-member |
No |
You want occasional access without auto-renewal |
If you are uncertain about your future shopping habits, skip a month first. This gives you time to reconsider without permanently terminating your account. However, if you are confident cancellation is the right decision, proceed immediately to avoid the next charge.
If standard cancellation methods fail, use these escalation channels to force resolution.
Adore Me direct contact methods
Submit your cancellation request to Adore Me's customer care using all available channels simultaneously for maximum effect:
- Email: [email protected] (standard support)
- Online help portal: Visit adoreme.com and select "Contact Us" to submit a support ticket
- Account settings: Use the cancellation button in your subscription management area (fastest method)
In your email, include your account email, full name, and the sentence: "I request immediate cancellation of my VIP membership effective today. Please send written confirmation within 24 hours."
Department of trade and industry (DTI) complaint filing
If Adore Me ignores your cancellation request or continues charging you after you cancel, file a formal complaint with the DTI. Locate your provincial DTI office and submit Form DTI-C2.1 (Consumer Complaint Form). Include:
- Copies of your cancellation request (email or screenshot)
- Copies of your cancellation confirmation (if received)
- Bank statements showing unauthorized charges after cancellation
- All correspondence with Adore Me regarding your cancellation
- A clear description of the unfair billing practice (automatic renewal, unclear cancellation terms, etc.)
The DTI will investigate at no cost to you and can compel the company to refund you and cease the practice. Processing typically takes 30 to 90 days.
Bank or payment processor chargeback
If a charge posts to your card after you cancel, contact your bank immediately and request a chargeback. Provide your cancellation screenshot as evidence of the unauthorized transaction. Your bank will typically process the dispute within 10 to 15 business days and reverse the charge. This is your fastest path to a refund if the company ignores your cancellation.
Checklist for successful cancellation
Use this checklist to ensure your cancellation is ironclad and documented.
- Log into your Adore Me account and access subscription settings
- Click "Cancel Membership" and confirm the action
- Take a screenshot of the final cancellation confirmation page
- Note the cancellation date and any reference number provided
- Check your email for a written cancellation confirmation within 24 hours
- Save the cancellation confirmation email to a folder labeled "Adore Me Cancellation"
- Send a follow-up email to [email protected] requesting written confirmation if you did not receive one automatically
- Set a calendar alert for the 5th of next month to verify no charge posts
- Check your bank account on the 5th to confirm cancellation took effect
- If a charge posts, immediately dispute it with your bank and provide your cancellation screenshot
- If the company re-charges you after cancellation, file a DTI complaint
Why yafee helps you cancel subscriptions effectively
Yafee (yafee.com) is a consumer-focused contract law platform designed to help you understand your cancellation rights and execute them with confidence. We provide step-by-step guidance rooted in consumer law, not company marketing. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions like Adore Me and recover unauthorized charges through DTI complaints and bank chargebacks.
Our legal advisors monitor subscription industry practices and identify common dark patterns-deliberately complex cancellation processes designed to keep you enrolled. Yafee reveals these patterns and equips you with the evidence and procedural knowledge needed to cancel cleanly and recover refunds if warranted.
Whether you are cancelling Adore Me, pausing your membership, or disputing a charge, Yafee's platform provides the legal framework and practical steps. You are not alone in this process. Yafee has documented thousands of similar cancellations, and our conclusion is consistent: consumers who cancel with documentation and legal understanding win their disputes.
Cancel your Adore Me membership today using the steps outlined above. Document every step. If the company resists, escalate to the DTI or your bank. Yafee has assisted thousands of consumers in this exact situation, and the outcome is predictable: the company complies, and you reclaim your money.