How to cancel Travelpass and stop daily roaming charges in singapore
Why you should cancel Travelpass and what this service actually costs
Travelpass is a daily roaming service offered by major Singapore mobile carriers such as Singtel, Starhub and M1. The service allows you to use your existing talk, text and data allowances while travelling abroad, paying a fixed daily charge rather than purchasing a local SIM card or expensive international roaming plan. On the surface, maintaining your familiar number and data access sounds appealing. However, many travellers discover that daily charges accumulate rapidly, even when you use the service sparingly or not at all.
You might want to cancel Travelpass if you have returned home, switched to a local SIM card in your destination country, or found a cheaper roaming alternative. The key point is that cancelling promptly stops further charges from accumulating on your account. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers understand that inaction costs money, and every day your Travelpass remains active, your carrier continues to deduct the daily fee from your balance.
Typical Travelpass pricing and daily charges
Daily roaming fees depend on your carrier and destination country. The table below outlines representative pricing across major Singapore carriers.
| Carrier |
Standard daily rate (SGD) |
Destinations covered |
Auto-renewal |
| Singtel Roaming Pass |
$10-$15 |
150+ countries |
Yes, until cancelled |
| Starhub International Roaming |
$12-$18 |
180+ countries |
Yes, until cancelled |
| M1 Roaming Pass |
$10-$16 |
160+ countries |
Yes, until cancelled |
| Regional day pass (all carriers) |
$8-$12 |
Asia-Pacific only |
Yes, until cancelled |
| Premium roaming (all carriers) |
$20-$25 |
All destinations |
Yes, until cancelled |
The critical detail is that all three carriers charge on a daily basis and continue charging automatically until you explicitly cancel. A traveller who forgets to cancel after returning home can lose SGD $300 or more within a month. Yafee's advisory network regularly encounters cases where consumers have lost significant sums to forgotten Travelpass subscriptions, underscoring the importance of acting without delay.
When you should cancel Travelpass
Cancel Travelpass immediately if you no longer require international roaming, have purchased a local SIM card in your destination, or have found a more economical alternative such as a regional plan or WiFi-only connectivity. Do not wait for your trip to end if you discover the service no longer suits your needs mid-journey. Every additional day of inaction means another charge on your account.
Your consumer rights in singapore and the law that protects you
Singapore's Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act is the primary legislation that governs your rights as a Travelpass user and mobile services consumer.
Legal protections under the consumer protection (Fair trading) act
The Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act mandates that your carrier must provide you with accurate information about Travelpass terms, daily charges, coverage areas, and cancellation procedures. Your carrier cannot mislead you about how the service works, what it costs, or when charges apply. If your carrier has misrepresented Travelpass to you, charged you after you cancelled, or refused a legitimate refund, you have grounds to dispute the charge and seek a refund under this Act.
Furthermore, the Act stipulates that your carrier must not use unfair contract terms that disadvantage you unreasonably. This means that if your carrier's cancellation process is deliberately obscured, requires unnecessary steps, or imposes penalties for cancelling within a certain period (without valid reason), such terms may be challengeable.
Your legal position: Under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, you have the right to cancel Travelpass without penalty once the service has been activated. Your carrier cannot charge you cancellation fees or force you to pay for remaining days unless the cancellation terms explicitly state this in clear language at the time of purchase. If you cancelled but continued to be charged, you can request a full refund of those charges.
Evidence you must keep to protect your rights
Retain screenshots of your account dashboard showing the active Travelpass, SMS notifications from your carrier confirming activation, email receipts, and billing statements showing the daily charges. These documents are essential if your carrier disputes your cancellation request or refuses to refund charges made after you cancelled. Do not delete confirmation messages or receipts, even after the cancellation is complete, as you may need them to support a complaint to the Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE) if the carrier continues to charge you.
Your escalation route if the carrier refuses to refund
Contact the Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE) if your carrier refuses to refund charges made after your cancellation or fails to honour your cancellation request within 7 business days. CASE is the designated consumer authority in Singapore and has the power to investigate disputes, mediate between you and your carrier, and recommend refunds if the carrier has breached the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act. Document every communication with your carrier, including dates, times, names of staff members, and their responses. This evidence strengthens your complaint to CASE.
How to cancel Travelpass: step-by-step methods
Your carrier offers multiple cancellation channels-via the mobile app, online account portal, telephone, or written notice-and each method has distinct advantages and time frames.
Cancel through the mobile app or online account portal
This is the fastest method because you receive an instant digital confirmation and create a permanent audit trail of your cancellation request.
- Open your carrier's official mobile app or log into the online account portal.
- Singtel: Visit singtel.com/myaccount or open the Singtel mobile app.
- Starhub: Visit starhub.com.sg/MyAccount or open the Starhub mobile app.
- M1: Visit m1.com.sg or open the M1 mobile app.
- Navigate to the roaming, add-ons or travel services section.
- Look for menu items labelled "Roaming", "Add-ons", "Travel services" or "International roaming".
- Select the active Travelpass plan and tap or click "Cancel", "Turn off", "Deactivate" or "Remove".
- Some carriers ask you to confirm the cancellation by entering your PIN or selecting a reason; provide accurate information to avoid processing delays.
- Confirm your cancellation and take a screenshot of the confirmation page.
- Note the cancellation reference number, date and time. Store this information securely.
- Check your account within 24 hours to verify that Travelpass is no longer active.
- The roaming section should show "No active plans" or similar language. If the plan is still active, contact customer support immediately.
Cancel by telephone with your carrier
Call your carrier's customer service line if you prefer verbal confirmation or need to discuss a billing dispute before cancelling.
- Phone your carrier's customer support number.
- Singtel: 1687 (from Singapore) or +65 6838 8888 (from abroad).
- Starhub: 1633 (from Singapore) or +65 6825 1633 (from abroad).
- M1: 1625 (from Singapore) or +65 6684 1625 (from abroad).
- Identify yourself to the representative using your name, mobile number and account PIN.
- The representative will verify your identity before proceeding.
- Request cancellation of Travelpass explicitly.
- Say: "I wish to cancel my Travelpass plan effective immediately." Do not leave room for misinterpretation.
- Ask the representative to provide a cancellation reference number and confirm the effective date.
- Request that this information be sent via SMS or email to your registered address.
- Before ending the call, ask: "Will there be any further charges related to Travelpass?"
- The representative must confirm that no additional charges will apply once the cancellation is processed.
- Record the date, time, representative's name and reference number in a note or email to yourself.
- This creates a time-stamped record of your cancellation request.
Cancel by registered mail or written notice
Use this method if you need an official record of your cancellation or if your carrier does not honour app or phone cancellation requests. Registered mail creates a postal delivery record that the carrier cannot dispute.
- Write a brief, formal letter to your carrier.
- Include your full name, mobile number, account holder name (if different), and the date you wish the cancellation to take effect (preferably "immediately").
- State: "I hereby request cancellation of my Travelpass plan effective [date]. I do not consent to further charges under this service."
- Sign and date the letter.
- Handwritten signatures carry more legal weight than printed signatures in dispute situations.
- Send the letter via registered post (with proof of delivery) to your carrier's address.
- Singtel: Customer Service, Singtel, 31 Exeter Road, Singapore 239535.
- Starhub: Customer Service Department, Starhub, 490 Thomson Road, Singapore 298136.
- M1: Customer Service, M1 Limited, 3 Church Street, Singapore 049483.
- Keep the registered mail receipt and proof of delivery.
- The postal receipt proves the carrier received your cancellation notice on a specific date. This is crucial evidence if a dispute arises later.
- Check your account online or by phone 3-5 business days after the carrier receives your letter.
- Confirm that Travelpass has been deactivated. If it remains active, contact the carrier's customer service and reference your registered mail receipt.
What happens after you cancel Travelpass
Cancellation takes effect within one business day through the app or phone, and within 3-5 business days if you use registered mail. Most carriers stop charging immediately upon processing your cancellation, though some may charge one final daily fee if you cancelled mid-day.
Verifying cancellation on your account
Log into your account 24 hours after cancellation and confirm that the Travelpass plan is no longer listed under active services. If you cancelled via phone or mail, check your billing statement online and verify that no Travelpass charges appear after your cancellation date. Contact the carrier immediately if charges continue after your confirmed cancellation date; the carrier may have failed to process your request.
Refund procedures and timelines
If you were charged after cancellation, or if you paid for a day you did not use the service, you are entitled to a refund under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act. Consequently, contact your carrier's billing department and provide your cancellation reference number and proof of cancellation. Most carriers process refund requests within 7-14 business days. Request confirmation of the refund in writing or via email so you have a record of the decision.
Understanding refund rights and billing errors
A refund is mandatory if your carrier charged you after your cancellation date, double-charged you for the same day, or failed to deliver the service as advertised.
How to claim a refund for charges after cancellation
Submit a refund request within 30 days of the erroneous charge. Include the following details: your mobile number, the date of cancellation, the reference number or confirmation, the dates of the charges you dispute, the amounts charged, and a brief explanation (for example, "Charged 5 days after cancellation on [date]"). Send this information to your carrier's billing department via email or the online account portal. Request written confirmation of receipt and an estimated resolution date. Yafee recommends keeping a copy of every communication, as these become essential if you need to escalate to CASE.
Escalation to CASE if the carrier refuses
If your carrier refuses to refund the disputed charges or does not respond within 14 calendar days, file a complaint with the Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE). Visit case.org.sg, click "File a Complaint" and select "Telecommunications" as the industry. Provide your cancellation documentation, billing evidence, and a summary of your dispute. CASE will contact your carrier and investigate the complaint. In most cases, CASE's involvement prompts carriers to refund disputed charges rather than proceed to a full investigation.
Common cancellation mistakes and how to avoid them
Cancellation is straightforward when you follow the correct process, and understanding common pitfalls protects you from costly errors.
Mistake 1: cancelling through a third-party website or travel app
Some travel aggregators or roaming apps claim to manage Travelpass for you. Do not rely on these third parties to cancel; they often fail to process cancellations with your actual carrier. Always cancel directly through your carrier's official app, website or customer service line. Third-party cancellations create confusion, delays and disputes over responsibility when charges continue. Yafee strongly advises against delegating this task to intermediaries.
Mistake 2: assuming automatic cancellation at trip end
Travelpass does not cancel automatically when you return to Singapore or when your trip ends. The service remains active and continues charging until you explicitly submit a cancellation request. Do not assume inactivity equals cancellation; your carrier will continue to deduct daily fees until you take action.
Mistake 3: cancelling without obtaining confirmation
If you cancel via phone without requesting a reference number or confirmation email, you have no proof of your cancellation request if the carrier later claims it never received it. Always insist on a cancellation reference number, effective date, and written confirmation before ending any communication with the carrier.
Mistake 4: not checking your account after cancellation
Verify within 24 hours that the Travelpass plan is no longer active on your account. Some carriers have system delays or processing errors that prevent cancellations from taking effect. Early verification allows you to contact customer support and correct the issue before additional charges accrue.
Comparing Travelpass with alternative roaming options
Before activating Travelpass again, consider whether alternative roaming solutions better suit your travel needs and budget.
| Roaming option |
Cost structure |
Best for |
Cancellation difficulty |
| Travelpass (daily roaming) |
$10-$25 per day |
Short trips with frequent calls/texts |
Easy (app, phone or mail) |
| Regional roaming plan |
$30-$60 per month |
Extended Asia-Pacific travel |
Medium (requires plan change) |
| Local SIM card |
$5-$20 (initial) |
Long stays with local number preferred |
None (buy only as needed) |
| WiFi-only calling (WhatsApp, Skype) |
$0 (WiFi fees apply) |
Data-only travellers who don't need local number |
None (no contract) |
| International prepaid roaming bundle |
$40-$100 per trip |
Predictable, fixed-cost roaming |
Medium (one-time purchase) |
| eSIM roaming service (Airalo, Nomad) |
$5-$25 for duration |
Digital nomads and frequent travellers |
None (temporary, no contract) |
A local SIM card or WiFi-only communication is often more economical for trips longer than 5 days. If you travel internationally 4-6 times per year, a monthly regional plan may offer better value than repeated Travelpass activations. Yafee's analysis shows that many Singaporean travellers overpay for Travelpass without comparing alternatives, so evaluate your actual usage before each trip.
Your cancellation checklist
Use this checklist to ensure you cancel Travelpass correctly and retain all evidence necessary for refund claims or dispute resolution.
| Task |
Status |
Notes |
| Confirm your mobile carrier (Singtel, Starhub or M1) |
☐ Done |
Check your bill or SIM card packaging |
| Choose cancellation method (app, phone or mail) |
☐ Done |
App is fastest; mail creates best legal record |
| Submit cancellation request |
☐ Done |
Record date, time, reference number |
| Obtain written confirmation |
☐ Done |
Screenshot, email confirmation or registered receipt |
| Verify cancellation on account (24 hours later) |
☐ Done |
Log in and confirm Travelpass is inactive |
| Check first billing statement after cancellation |
☐ Done |
No Travelpass charges should appear after your cancellation date |
Summary and your next steps
Cancelling Travelpass is straightforward when you act promptly and follow the correct procedure. Singapore's Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act guarantees your right to cancel without penalty and recover any charges made after your cancellation date. The fastest route is through your carrier's mobile app or online account; you will receive instant confirmation and avoid call queues. If your carrier refuses a refund or continues to charge you after cancellation, escalate to the Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE), which has the statutory power to investigate and mandate refunds.
Yafee has guided thousands of Singapore consumers through roaming service cancellations and disputes, and the evidence is clear: consumers who document their cancellation, retain confirmation emails or screenshots, and escalate to CASE when necessary always recover their refunds. Do not delay, and do not assume Travelpass cancels automatically. Submit your request today, verify the cancellation within 24 hours, and monitor your next billing statement to ensure no further charges apply. Yafee's platform provides additional tools and templates for documenting your cancellation should you need to pursue a formal complaint, ensuring your consumer rights are fully protected.