Most retailers only allow cancellations before the order ships.
The sooner you try to cancel, the better the chance it will go through.
Go to the retailer’s website (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, Target).
Log in using the email and password you used to place the order.
Once logged in, find the “My Orders”, “Order History”, or “Purchases” section.
This is usually located in your account menu or under your profile icon.
Browse the list of recent orders.
Locate the order you wish to cancel.
Check the order status:
If it says “Processing”, “Pending”, or “Not Yet Shipped”, you may still be able to cancel.
If it says “Shipped” or “Delivered”, cancellation is usually not possible — but you can request a return instead.
If cancellation is available:
Click the “Cancel” or “Cancel Items” button next to the order.
Choose the items you want to cancel (if it's a multi-item order).
Select a reason for canceling (optional).
Confirm the cancellation.
You’ll usually receive an email confirmation once your cancellation is successful.
It may also show up in your order history as “Canceled”.
If you were charged already, the refund:
Will be processed automatically
Can take 3–10 business days to appear, depending on your payment method
If the order has already shipped:
You can’t cancel, but you can usually:
Refuse the package at delivery
Wait to receive it, then start a return or refund process
If there’s no cancel button, or if you’re unsure:
Contact the retailer’s customer service directly.
Provide your order number and explain the situation.