How to Cancel Origin

• Origin (Electronic Arts)
• Origin

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online. Origin contained social features such as profile management, networking with friends with chat and direct game joining along with an in-game overlay, streaming via Twitch, and sharing of game library and community integration with networking sites like Facebook, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Nintendo Network. In 2011, Electronic Arts stated that it wanted Origin to match Valve’s Steam service, Origin’s primary competitor, by adding cloud game saves, auto-patching, achievements, and cross-platform releases. By 2013, Origin had over 50 million registered users. The Origin store allows users to browse and purchase games from Electronic Arts’ catalogs. Instead of receiving a box, disc, or even CD key, purchased software is immediately attached to the user’s Origin account and is to be downloaded with the corresponding Origin client. Origin guarantees download availability forever after purchase, and there is no limit to the number of times a game can be downloaded. Users may also add certain EA games to their Origin account by using CD keys from retail copies, and digital copies obtained from other digital distribution services. However, the addition of retail keys to Origin is restricted to games from 2009 onwards and older keys will not work even if the game is available on Origin unless the user contacts customer support. EA Downloader was launched in late 2005. It was replaced by EA Link in November 2006, adding trailers, demos, and special content to the content delivery service. In September 2007, it was once again replaced by the combination of EA Store and EA Download Manager. Users purchase from the EA Store website and use the downloadable EADM client to download their games. Games bought via EA Link were downloadable using the EA Download Manager. The store and client were reopened under the Origin name on June 3, 2011. The digital distribution software was first used to deliver the Battlefield 2: Special Forces expansion pack, and subsequently most EA titles. The biggest product launch on the software is Spore Creature Creator. EA acquired the trademark Origin when it purchased Origin Systems in 1992. Origin Systems was a major game studio in the 1980s and 1990s, best known for its Ultima, Wing Commander, and Crusader game franchises. Origin is the game store run by Electronic Arts for PCs and Macs. You do not need to pay for Origin Access to use Origin—you can buy games through Origin and play them normally without any subscription fee. Origin Access costs either $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year. Origin Access is a PC gaming subscription. There are two tiers of membership, Basic and Premier. Here’s what you get with Basic membership: Access to The Vault, a library of games that just keeps growing all the time. Play any games that have already been added as much as you want for as long as you’re a member. Origin offers a free 7-day trial to preview all of the features of an Origin account. However, you will see a $1 charge on your credit card statement. The charge is a preauthorization that provides a way for your credit card company to verify the card is valid before allowing you to use it when the amount of the full charge is not yet certain. The $1.00 charges are temporary and will be returned to your account within 5 to 7 days. Origin also offers a selection of games that are free to play. They are The Sims 4, Apex Legends Mobile, Madden 23 Mobile, F1 Mobile Racing, Apex Legends, Command and Conquer Rivals, FIFA Mobile, NBA Live Mobile, The Sims Mobile, Plants, and Zombies Heroes, Bejeweled Stars, Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes, Need for Speed No Limits, UFC, Sim City Build It, Peggle Blast, Plants and Zombies 2, Real Racing 3, Command and Conquer Tiberium Alliance, The Simpsons Tapped Out, The Sims Freeplay, Star Wars The Old Republic, and Bejeweled Blitz. The free games are on a rotating basis with new games added frequently. Origin can be contacted via a contact form or by phone. To contact Origin via a contact form, just visit https://help.ea.com/en/contact-us/. You will need to answer a series of questions regarding what game or service you would like to contact Origin about. You will need to provide your first name, last name, email address, phone number, and billing address. To contact Origin by phone, just call (866) 419-5766. You will need to provide your first name, last name, email address, phone number, and billing address. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. UTC.

Get together the following account information:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Username
• Password
• Billing Address
• City
• State/Province/Region
• ZIP/Postal Code
• Country
• Reason for Cancellation
• Last 4 Digits of Card
• Date of Last Charge
• Amount of Last Charge

Follow these steps:

1. Prepare an email including your account information
2. Request that the agent cancel your account
3. Request that the agent provide you with a confirmation number or email
4. Email to [email protected]

Follow these steps:

1. Call 650-628-1500
2. Request that the agent cancel your account
3. When asked, give the agent your account information
4. Request that the agent provide you with a confirmation number or email
5. Retain any confirmation numbers or emails you receive for your records

Follow these steps:

1. Visit https://help.ea.com/en/help-contact-us/?product=origin&platform=pc&topic=delete-ea-account&category=manage-my-account&subcategory=delete-account
2. Click red start chat button
3. When asked, give the agent your account information
4. Click blue send button
5. Request that the agent cancel your account
6. Request that the agent provide you with a confirmation number or email
7. Request your final balance, and ensure you won’t be charged again
8. Retain any confirmation numbers or emails you receive for your records