Cancel Your Order with Confidence: 10+ Templates and Examples

Letter #1: Cancel Encyclopedia Order

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Please cancel my order for a set of encyclopedias (order dated [Date]). The cost is currently too high for my budget. I am exercising my right to cancel within the three-day period as stated on the order form. I have stopped payment on check #[Check Number] for $[Amount] given to your salesperson, [Salesperson Name].

Letter #2: Change Rush Order to Regular Order for Color Photocopies

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Please change my rush order for color photocopies to a regular order. I no longer require the copies by Monday. Please process the order as standard and let me know the estimated completion date. I will pay all costs upon pickup.

Letter #3: Cancellation of Rush Order for Ski Equipment (Order #1234-5)

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Please cancel my rush order for ski equipment (Order #1234-5) as I have already received the necessary items from another source. No charges should be made to my account. I apologize for any inconvenience.

Letter #4: Cancellation of Blanket Seat Cover Order

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Please cancel my order for blanket seat covers (Order #[Order Number]). My husband has already purchased a set. Since I ordered on approval, I understand that I will not be billed. Thank you.

Letter #5: Cancellation of Wallpaper Order #12345

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Please cancel my order for ten rolls of fuchsia "Waves" wallpaper (Order #12345) as it does not match my decor. Please credit my account for the refunded amount. I apologize for any inconvenience.

Letter #6: Order Cancellation: [Product Name] ([Order Number])

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I would like to cancel my order for [Product Name] ([Order Number]). I have changed my mind and no longer need the item. Please confirm the cancellation and refund the purchase price to my original payment method.

Letter #7: Cancellation of Subscription Service

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I am writing to cancel my subscription to [Service Name]. My account number is [Account Number]. Please confirm cancellation and stop any future charges to my account. Thank you.

Letter #8: Request to Cancel Event Registration

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I am requesting to cancel my registration for [Event Name] on [Date]. I am no longer able to attend due to [Reason]. Please confirm cancellation and refund my registration fee if applicable. Thank you.

Letter #9: Cancellation of Hotel Reservation for [Date]

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I need to cancel my hotel reservation for [Date] at [Hotel Name]. My confirmation number is [Confirmation Number]. Please confirm cancellation and refund any deposit paid. Thank you.

Letter #10: Cancellation of Flight Booking

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I would like to cancel my flight booking on [Airline Name] from [Departure Airport] to [Arrival Airport] on [Date]. My booking reference is [Booking Reference]. Please confirm cancellation and process the refund according to your policy. Thank you.

Letter #11: Cancellation of Online Course Enrollment

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Please cancel my enrollment in [Course Name] starting on [Date]. I am unable to participate due to [Reason]. Please confirm cancellation and process a refund if applicable. Thank you.

Expert Tips

  • Clearly state your intention to cancel the order.
  • Include the order number, date, and any other relevant details.
  • Provide a brief reason for cancellation, if applicable (e.g., changed mind, found a better option, financial constraints).
  • Request confirmation of cancellation and any applicable refund or credit.
  • Maintain a polite and professional tone.

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Sample Sentences
  • I need to cancel an order I sent in by fax yesterday. We discovered that we need only a minor, inexpensive part to fix the pump, so we don't need a new motor.
  • I must cancel the order I made last week for several birds. I just received a letter from the animal rights people threatening to picket our store if we use live animals in our Christmas sales.
  • Because of a disastrous fire in our building yesterday, I need to cancel the order I just placed with you on Monday.
  • Please cancel my order for a new computer system which I placed last week. After having a consultant evaluate our needs, we realize we need a very different configuration.
  • Please cancel my subscription to your magazine. I find it does not meet my needs.
Key Phrases
  • a misunderstanding of
  • after careful evaluation of
  • are satisfied with
  • are no longer in need of
  • at the time that we ordered
  • because of a change in
  • find it necessary to
  • have sufficient in stock
  • have decided to discontinue our service
  • have decided not to
  • have found a more suitable
  • kindly cancel my order
  • market conditions dictate that
  • need to cancel the order placed on
  • no longer need the
  • only needed a minor repair
  • please cancel our subscription to
  • please disregard the order
  • regret the necessity
  • request that you discontinue
  • was under the impression that
  • were unaware of
  • will have to cancel our order for

Sample Sentences
  • I ordered an "extra high torque motor," stock #1234, listing for $775.00 in your most recent catalog.
  • My order, dated October 23, 2018, requested several items for our Christmas display:
    #123 4 calling birds @ 32.50 130.00
    #234 3 French hens @ 12.54 37.62
    #345 2 turtle doves @ 35.00 70.00
    #456 1 partridge 43.67
    #567 1 pear tree, potted, 4-6' 27.45
    Total $308.74
  • The part I needed was described in your catalog as "Stock #123, Electrical plug lockout device," listing for $10 each. I ordered it on March 15.
  • Now that my inventory records are up to date, I see that we do not need any more of the Model W123 than we already have. It is not what you would call a "fast seller," but I like to keep a few on hand for my regular customers.
  • I used your standard order form imprinted with my customer number: 123.
  • Enclosed is a photocopy of my original order, which I mailed two days ago on March 15.
Key Phrases
  • account number is
  • customer number is
  • details I gave over the phone were
  • enclosed is a copy of
  • faxed the order to you
  • had requested a
  • items in question are
  • just as you were closing on March 15
  • order number is
  • order was placed by
  • our order consisted of
  • placed the order on
  • placed on purchase order number
  • purchase order number is
  • telephone number is
  • the purchase order number is
  • the original order was dated
  • the following list of items were
  • the following items

Sample Sentences
  • Please return my check in the enclosed envelope.
  • The order was to be charged to my account, so no money needs to be credited or returned unless a charge was added.
  • Please return the money order that I sent.
  • I trust that you have not yet put a charge on my credit card, but if you have, please post a credit to cancel out the charge.
  • I was expecting to pay for this shipment COD, so you need not be concerned with crediting my account.
Key Phrases
  • bill the service charge to
  • cancel the credit card transaction
  • expect a full refund
  • fee for canceled orders
  • have directed my bank to stop payment
  • have requested a stop payment on
  • in accordance with your policy on
  • kindly credit my account with
  • please cancel the charge on
  • please leave the credit on our account
  • please refund my
  • please return my check
  • refund my down payment
  • request a refund of the balance
  • return the money order
  • return my check in the amount of
  • send me a statement
  • the full amount
  • the provisions for canceled orders
  • understand that there is a fee
  • will contact you

Sample Sentences
  • I depend on your rapid service and high quality products to keep my equipment running, and I apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause.
  • I am sorry for the trouble.
  • Please accept my apology for this inconvenience.
  • I appreciate your attention to this matter and extend my apologies.
  • I am disturbed that my technician did not do a better job of diagnosing the problem in the first place. His error has caused a lot of inconvenience for both our staffs. My apologies. Thanks for your understanding.
Key Phrases
  • a continuing relationship
  • always appreciate your
  • am sorry for
  • any trouble we have caused you
  • apologize for our unfortunate error
  • apologize for any inconvenience
  • appreciate your patience
  • appreciate working with
  • assure you that this will
  • extend my apologies to
  • have always been satisfied with
  • have always been impressed with
  • look forward to
  • please accept my apologies
  • regret the necessity of
  • regret causing you inconvenience
  • thank you for your understanding
  • the services you provide
  • will conclude the matter
  • with your customer service
  • with your products and service
  • your professional attitude
  • your prompt attention to
  • your attention to this matter

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