Guide updated 2026
BT (British Telecom)

How to cancel your BT services 2026

Terminate your broadband, mobile, or landline contract correctly. Find the physical address, official email, requirements, and a free cancellation template.

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Notice period30 days
United KingdomHeadquarters
ETF feeApplies if in contract
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Switching providers: If you are switching to another Openreach-based provider (like Sky or TalkTalk), your new provider will automatically coordinate the switch. You do not need to send a cancellation letter.

Official contact details of British Telecom

📮 Postal Address BT Customer Services, PO Box 334, Sheffield, S98 1BT, United Kingdom
📧 Customer Care Email cancellation.team@bt.com
🌐 Website bt.com
📞 Telephone 0800 800 150
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Electronic Registered Mail (LegallyMail)

Certifies the sending and content of your request. Safe and legally binding solution.

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Postal Mail

Send a physical letter via tracked post directly to the BT PO Box in Sheffield.

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Classic Email

cancellation.team@bt.com
Keep the delivery receipt.

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Online Portal

Directly through your personal online BT customer area.

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Want to ensure your cancellation is legally processed?

Send your cancellation request to BT via LegallyMail to obtain a certified, timestamped delivery proof. Fully equivalent to registered mail, from home.

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Cancellation letter template for BT

Copy the text below, complete the highlighted fields, and send via LegallyMail.

Date: [Date]


British Telecom (BT)
Customer Services / Cancellations Department


Subject: Request to Terminate BT Services - Account No: [ACCOUNT NUMBER]


Dear Customer Relations,


Please accept this letter as formal request to terminate my BT services (broadband/TV/landline/mobile) for account number [ACCOUNT NUMBER], associated with the property located at [SERVICE ADDRESS].

I request that the service stop date be scheduled for [STOP DATE] (respecting the 30-day notice period). Please send my final bill to the forwarding address indicated below.


Please send me written confirmation of this service termination request.


Sincerely,


[YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME]
Forwarding Address: [YOUR FORWARDING ADDRESS]
Phone: [YOUR PHONE NUMBER]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS]

Signature: ___________________________

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How to cancel BT step by step

Follow these instructions to stop utility service safely.

1

Check your contract end date

Log in to My BT or check your contract details to see if you are within your minimum term, which would trigger early termination fees.

2

Fill in the template

Copy our free template and enter your account details and forwarding address.

3

Send via LegallyMail

Send the request through LegallyMail to secure an official certified proof of delivery date and avoid billing disputes.

4

Return equipment

BT requires you to return their Smart Hub or TV boxes within 43 days of canceling, or you will be charged an equipment fee.

5

Settle final bill

Pay the final statement sent to your forwarding address to close the account with a zero balance.